The preparation for the Ashes series, which begins on Friday (November 21, 2025),
actually started more than two years ago — at the end of July 2023. That earlier
Ashes series between England and Australia was one of the most intense and heated
Test series in recent times. Both teams played aggressively, and several on-field
incidents sparked debates and strong reactions from fans and experts.
In the final Test of that 2023 series, England, led by captain Ben Stokes, won
the match at The Oval in South London. It was a strong performance and gave
England some pride at the end of a tough contest. However, the win was not enough
for England to take back the Ashes.
Australia had already secured the advantage by winning the first two Tests of the
five-match series. The fourth Test ended in a draw, meaning Australia held on to
the Ashes urn because the defending champion only needs to draw the series to
retain it.
As the 2025 Ashes approaches, England is still hoping to break Australia’s hold on
the trophy. Fans and players are eager to see whether this series will bring a
different result — or another dramatic battle between cricket’s oldest rivals.