The Ashes 2025-2026 gets underway today, November 21 when Australia faces England in the first Test at Perth Stadium. Steve Smith will lead Australia in the opening match while Ben Stokes will lead England. The game starts at 7:50 AM IST. The Ashes is one of the oldest and most famous rivalries in cricket, having been played for 137 years. So far, there have been 71 Ashes series; Australia has won 34, England has won 32, and five have ended in a tie. With such a long history, the 2025-2026 edition promises more exciting moments. Ashes 2025-26 Full Schedule The five-match Test series will begin in Perth. The second Test takes place at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4. The third Test, from December 17, is to be held at the Adelaide Oval. The iconic Boxing Day Test-the fourth one-is scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The final Test begins on January 4 in Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This time, England have done things differently. Only one day before the first Test, they didn't reveal their playing XI. In most cases, England let the world know about their team fairly early. Now, fans and experts are waiting to see what their final combination will be. Also Read | Ashes 2025-26 Series: All AUS vs ENG Test Numbers, Records and Facts Where to Watch AUS vs ENG 1st Test in India The first Test between Australia and England will be played at the Perth Stadium. Match Date: Friday, November 21 Match Time: 7:50 AM IST Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth In India, the live telecast of the match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be provided on both JioHotstar app and website. With the start of the new Ashes series, every avid cricket lover is eager to find out which of the two teams will take the initial lead. Both the teams possess strong players, and thus, the opening match at Perth is expected to set a tone for the rest of the series.