Ashes 2025-26: Australia has ended the 2025-26 Ashes series in spectacular style. In the fifth and last Test played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Kangaroo team defeated England by 5 wickets and won the series 4-1. Although there was some nervousness while chasing the target, Australia maintained its dominance on home soil. This victory highlights the strength of the Australian team and the weaknesses of England.

Thrilling conclusion of Sydney Test

Australia had a target of 160 runs on the last day of the fifth test. The start was good, but the match became exciting due to the fall of some wickets in the middle. Ultimately, the team achieved the target by losing 5 wickets.

With this victory, Australia took a strong hold on the series and retained the Ashes trophy. England won the fourth Test, but overall they struggled against the Kangaroo bowlers.

Result of all matches of the series

A total of five Tests were played in the Ashes 2025-26. The results were as follows:

• First Test (Perth): Australia won by 8 wickets.


• Second Test (Brisbane): Australia again won by 8 wickets.


• Third Test (Adelaide): Australia won by 82 runs.


• Fourth Test (Melbourne): England won by 4 wickets.


• Fifth Test (Sydney): Australia won the match and the series by 5 wickets.

Australia had captured the series by winning the first three matches, but England made a spectacular comeback in Melbourne. Nevertheless, the Kangaroo team did not make any mistakes in Sydney.

star player of the series

Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the Player of the Series. Starc performed brilliantly throughout the tournament and took 31 wickets. His swing and speed troubled the English batsmen a lot. At the same time, Travis Head was chosen the player of the match of Sydney Test.

Head scored 163 runs in 166 balls with his aggressive batting, which included 24 fours and one six. His innings put Australia in a strong position.