The countdown has begun for one of cricket’s greatest rivalries as Australia and England gear up for The Ashes 2025–26, a five-match Test series running from 21 November 2025 to 8 January 2026. This edition brings a rare twist to tradition. For the first time since the 1982–83 series, the Ashes in Australia will not begin at The Gabba. Instead, the curtain-raiser will be played at Perth Stadium, while The Gabba hosts the second Test, a historic pink-ball day-night encounter, the first of its kind in Ashes history for the venue.

The Ashes has spanned more than 140 years, producing 73 memorable series so far. Australia lead the tally with 34 series wins, England have claimed 32, and seven have ended in a draw. Australia have held the urn since 2017, and despite entering as favourites once again, this series carries a sense of intrigue and unpredictability.

Where to Watch the Ashes 2025–26

Here’s a region-wise breakdown of platforms broadcasting and streaming the series:

India

TV: Sony Sports Network

Streaming: Sony LIV
Fans who prefer OTT streaming may also find coverage on Jio Hotstar depending on regional arrangements.

United Kingdom

TV: TNT Sports

Streaming: discovery+
The channel is also accessible via Sky, BT, and Virgin packages.

Australia

TV: Fox Cricket and Channel 9

Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now

United States

TV & Streaming: Willow TV

Pakistan

TV: PTV Sports

Streaming: Tamasha / Tapmad

Sub-Saharan Africa

TV: SuperSport

Streaming: SuperSport App

Full Schedule: Ashes 2025–26

Local Time Schedule

IST Schedule

Head-to-Head in Tests

ICC World Test Championship (2025–27) Standings

Australia Squad (Ashes 2025–26)

Steve Smith (Captain), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Scott Boland.

England Squad (Ashes 2025–26)

Ben Stokes (Captain), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse.

What to Expect This Series

Australia: Favourites but with Questions

Australia come in strong, backed by a destructive pace unit of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland. However, doubts linger over:

• Pat Cummins’ fitness (he is ruled out of the opening Test)
• Their top-order’s consistency in recent home series.

England: Their Best Chance in 14 Years?

England’s last Ashes triumph in Australia came in 2010–11. Yet many believe this is their best shot since then.
Reasons include:

• A more complete pace attack
• Joe Root’s hunger for a first Test century on Australian soil
• The fearless “Bazball” approach

If Jofra Archer stays fit, his pace could tilt the series.

Key Players to Watch

Australia

• Steve Smith: Still their most reliable Test batter.
• Marnus Labuschagne: Crucial at No. 3.
• Starc & Hazlewood: The two who can swing momentum in sessions.

England

• Joe Root: The pillar of England’s batting.
• Jofra Archer: Potential series-defining weapon.
• Harry Brook: Vice-captain with a modern, attacking style.

Tips for a Smooth Ashes Viewing Experience

• Subscribe to your preferred broadcaster before the series begins.
• Use a stable, high-speed internet connection (10 Mbps+ recommended).
• Keep apps updated for the best streaming quality.
• Check time zones, Australian Tests start early for many regions.
• Use a legal VPN only where geo-blocking applies.

The final of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025 will be played between the Capital Strikers (CST) and the Chandigarh Kings (CDK) in what promises to be a thriller between two top teams. CST won their spot in the final with a 3-wicket win over the Altruistians in the Semi-Final 1. CDK booked their semi-final place with a hard-fought 4-wicket win against Panchkula Bashers in the Semi-Final 2. CST & CDK have both stayed on top of the table in the league stage and will look to finish strong with a championship win. Fans can expect a vital contest between CST’s all-round strength versus CDK’s balanced unit, under tremendous pressure.

CST vs CDK: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Chandigarh Kings, Final
• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CST vs CDK: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

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CST vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Chandigarh Kings (CDK): Shivam Bhambri (c), Nishunk Birla, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Neel Dhaliwal, Rohit Dhanda, Ishan Garg, Armaan Jakhar, Prashant Ahlawat, Aarush Bhandari

Capital Strikers (CST) and Altruistian (ALT) meet in Semi-Final 1 of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025. CST has been the best team this season and is on top form with 15 points from 10 matches, leading the points table and hoping to keep their great season going. ALT is in 4th position with 9 points and will aim for an upset and get to the finals. The winner directly gets to the final to play the winner of Semi-Final 2. Expect an exciting contest between CST’s destructive batting and ALT’s disciplined bowling, this is definitely a game to not miss.

CST vs ALT: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Altruistian, Semi-Final 1
  
• Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
  
• Time: 10:00 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

See Also: CPL T20 2025 Semi-Final 2: Chandigarh Kings vs Panchkula Bashers Kings live streaming & where to watch

CST vs ALT: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Altruistian (ALT): Manan Vohra (c), Paras Kumar, Pradeep Yadav (wk), Gaurav Puri, Vikas Kumar, Rahul Khajan Singh, Gurtaj Bains, Harshit Singh, Nikhil Subhash Sharma, Aryan Duggal, Nipun Sanjoo Pandita

The Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025 is now at a crucial stage, as Semi-Final 2 on 12 September sees Chandigarh Kings (CDK) take on Panchkula Bashers (PKB). CDK finished the league stage in second place with 15 points from 10 matches, with 5 wins and 5 no-results. PKB finished in third place with 12 points from 10 matches, with 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 no-results. Both sides have been in decent form over the CPL T20 tournament, making this semi-final very exciting. The winner will be based directly on the final.

CDK vs PKB: Match Details

• Match: Chandigarh Kings vs Panchkula Bashers, Semi-Final 2
  
• Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
  
• Time: 2:15 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CDK vs PKB: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

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CDK vs PKB: Predicted Playing XIs

Chandigarh Kings (CDK): Shivam Bhambri (c), Nishunk Birla, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Neel Dhaliwal, Rohit Dhanda, Ishan Garg, Armaan Jakhar, Prashant Ahlawat, Aarush Bhandari

Panchkula Bashers (PKB): Ankit Kaushik (c), Tushar Joshi, Akshit Rana (wk), Markanday Panchal, Taranpreet Singh, Karan Singh, Ivraj Ranauta, Chiraz Singh, Abhishek Saini, Devang Kaushik

The Chandigarh Premier League 2025 is heating up as Match 29 brings a thrilling clash between Panchkula Bashers and Capital Strikers on 11 September. PKB came off a confidence-boosting 21-run victory over Dr. Morepen Dazzlers, which pushed them into 3rd place on the table (12 points). CST suffered a setback in their previous outing, with an 8-wicket loss to Chandigarh Kings, but still occupy the 2nd spot on the table (13 points). Both teams are looking for a top two finish so the stakes are incredibly high in this fixture. This peak match should make for a thrilling contest touting semi-final implications.

PKB vs CST: Match Details

• Match: Panchkula Bashers vs Capital Strikers, Match 29
  
• Date: Thursday, 11 September
  
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

PKB vs CST: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

See Also: CPL T20 2025 Match 30: Talanoa Tigers vs Altruistian live streaming & where to watch

PKB vs CST: Predicted Playing XIs

Panchkula Bashers (PKB): Ankit Kaushik (c), Tushar Joshi, Akshit Rana (wk), Markanday Panchal, Taranpreet Singh, Karan Singh, Ivraj Ranauta, Chiraz Singh, Abhishek Saini, Devang Kaushik.

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav.

Talanoa Tigers TLT will meet Altruistian ALT in Match 30 of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025. The Tigers are at the bottom of the points table with zero wins, so they will be hoping to finish the season on a positive note. TLT comes into this clash with a 7-wicket defeat against Chandigarh Kings. Altruistian, in contrast, have been in better form, securing a 7-wicket win over the Dr. Morepen Dazzlers, and are sitting 4th with 7 points. Both teams will be looking to make a statement with the season wrapping up soon.

TLT vs ALT: Match Details

• Match: Talanoa Tigers vs Altruistian, Match 30
  
• Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
  
• Time: 2:15 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
  

TLT vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)
  

See Also: Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: South Zone vs Central Zone live streaming & where to watch

TLT vs ALT: Predicted Playing XIs

Talanoa Tigers (TLT): Sandeep Sharma (c), Mayank Sidhu (wk), Nehal Pajni, Dushyant Thamman, Dhananjay Sharma, Gurinder Singh, Abhishek Singh, Aman Kumar, Hardik Chaudhary, Gaurav Gambhir, Anirudh Kanwar

Altruistian (ALT): Manan Vohra (c), Paras Kumar, Pradeep Yadav (wk), Gaurav Puri, Vikas Kumar, Rahul Khajan Singh, Gurtaj Bains, Harshit Singh, Nikhil Subhash Sharma, Aryan Duggal, Nipun Sanjoo Pandita

In the Duleep Trophy 2025 Final, South Zone will face off against Central Zone, and both teams will be coming off emphatic wins in the semi-final of the tournament. As two of the tournament's in-form squads battle it out for the domestic title, it promises to be an exciting contest.

South Zone reached the final after a dominating performance over North Zone with a 197-run onslaught from Narayan Jagadeesan on a first-innings score of 536 for South. With further contributions from Devdutt Padikkal and Ricky Bhui and a consistent performance from Gurjapneet Singh, the combination of South Zone's depth in batting and bowling proved too much for North and South moved on comfortably.

Central Zone booked their place in the final with an all-round performance against West Zone. Saransh Jain took five wickets as they replied to 438 with a daunting 600 thanks to important knocks from Shubham Sharma (96) and Rajat Patidar (77) and support from the middle order. With Jagadeesan and Malewar at the top of the runs charts and Dubey and Singh at the top of the bowling charts, the Duleep Trophy final promises a thrilling contest where individual brilliance could determine the champion.

Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Match Details

• Match: South Zone vs Central Zone, Final
  
• Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM IST
• Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground
  

Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
  
• TV Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels

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Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Squad Details

South Zone: Mohammed Azharuddeen (c & wk), Ricky Bhui (v-c), Ravichandran Smaran, Kale M, Sheikh Rasheed, Tanmay Agarwal, Salman Nizar, Andre Siddarth, Tanay Thyagarajan, Gurjapneet Singh, MD Nidheesh, Vasuki Koushik, Ankit Sharma, T Vijay, Basil NP

Central Zone: Rajat Patidar (c), Ayush Pandey, Danish Malewar, Shubham Sharma, Sanchit Desai, Yash Rathod, Nachiket Bhute, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Aditya Thakare, Upendra Yadav (wk), Ajay Singh Kukna, Akshay Wadkar (wk), Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Saransh Jain

Panchkula Bashers (PKB) will face off with Dr. Morepen Dazzlers (DMD) in Match 27 of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025. The Bashers have steadily climbed this season and currently sit in 3rd, with 10 points from 8 matches (3W, 1L, 4 no-results). They come into this match with a very confident 6-wicket win over Talanoa Tigers behind them and will be looking to solidify their semi-final chances with a win today. DMD has not been so fortunate, currently sitting in 5th position with only 5 points from 9 games with no wins. Their hopes for qualification are already over, so they will be looking to finish this with a strong note against a PKB team.

PKB vs DMD: Match Details

• Match: Panchkula Bashers vs Dr Morepen Dazzlers, Match 27
  
• Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
  

PKB vs DMD: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)
  

See Also: CPL T20 2025 Match 28: Capital Strikers vs Chandigarh Kings live streaming & where to watch

PKB vs DMD: Predicted Playing XIs

Panchkula Bashers (PKB): Ankit Kaushik (c), Tushar Joshi, Akshit Rana (wk), Markanday Panchal, Taranpreet Singh, Karan Singh, Ivraj Ranauta, Chiraz Singh, Abhishek Saini, Devang Kaushik

Dr Morepen Dazzlers (DMD): A Khan (c), Nikhil Kumar, Ramanjeet Singh (wk), Dipender Kush, Aayush Sikka, Bhagmender Lather, Chiragvir Dhindsa, Hartejassvi Kapoor, Jashan Pannu, Sunny Singh, Sukrant

It will be a blockbuster for the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025 with Match 28 seeing Capital Strikers (CST) going up against Chandigarh Kings (CDK). CST has been the class of the league, as they are currently on top of the table with 13 points from 8 matches with 5 wins and 3 abandoned games. CST comes into this match after a tough 4-wicket win over Altruistian. CDK is also coming into this match in second place with an identical 13 points, having won 4 of their 9 matches and falling to weather in 5. The Kings will be riding a wave of momentum after their 7-wicket victory over the Talanoa Tigers.

CST vs CDK: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Chandigarh Kings, Match 28
  
• Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  
• Time: 2:15 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
  

CST vs CDK: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)
  

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CST vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Chandigarh Kings (CDK): Shivam Bhambri (c), Nishunk Birla, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Neel Dhaliwal, Rohit Dhanda, Ishan Garg, Armaan Jakhar, Prashant Ahlawat, Aarush Bhandari

Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled in the UAE from September 9 to 28, played in T20 format to help teams prepare for next year’s ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Fans can look forward to a month of exciting cricket action between the best teams in Asia.

A total of eight teams will compete in this year’s event, divided into two groups of four. Group A for Asia Cup 2025 includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, whereas Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong, setting the stage for competitive battles in the tournament’s initial phase. Each team will aim to secure a spot in the next round by finishing among the top two in their group.

The top two sides from both groups will qualify for the Super Four stage, where they will battle for a place in the final. The Asia Cup 2025 final is set for September 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the top two teams from the Super Four stage will compete for the title.

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Asia Cup 2025 Broadcast Channels List for India:

In India, cricket fans can catch the live action of Asia Cup 2025 on Sony Sports Network channels. The broadcaster confirmed through its official X handle that the coverage will be available in multiple languages, ensuring a wide reach across diverse audiences.

The matches will be aired on Sony Sports 1 (English), Sony Sports 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports 4 (Tamil and Telugu), and Sony Sports 5. With this lineup, viewers across the country can enjoy commentary in their preferred language. All fixtures of the tournament, except for one day game, are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, making it convenient for fans to follow the excitement during prime-time hours.

Asia Cup 2025 Online Streaming Platforms in India:

In India, fans can watch Asia Cup 2025 live through the Sony Liv app or its official website. To enjoy the matches, viewers will need an active Sony Liv subscription, which provides access to all the live cricket action during the tournament.

According to official updates, Sony Liv currently offers three subscription options for users. The Mobile Only plan is priced at ₹699 per year, while the LIV Premium plan costs ₹1,499 annually. There is also a monthly LIV Premium option available at ₹399. Fans can check further details and subscribe directly through the Sony Liv website or app to ensure uninterrupted coverage of Asia Cup 2025.

India’s Match Schedule for Asia Cup 2025:

Team India has been drawn into Group A for the Asia Cup 2025 and will feature in three group-stage fixtures. Out of these, two matches will take place in Dubai, while one will be played in Abu Dhabi. The Men in Blue will be aiming for a strong start as they look to defend their title.

India’s group-stage schedule begins on September 10 with a clash against the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Their much-awaited encounter with Pakistan will be played on September 14 at the same venue. Finally, India will face Oman on September 19 at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium.