The Ashes 2025 between Australia and England kicks off as Pats Cummins and Co. look to defend the Urn against Ben Stokes and his boys.
The Ashes returns down under as Australia enter the 2025 series as firm favourites on home soil.
Fresh off retaining the urn after the 2–2 draw in England in 2023, the hosts open the betting at 8/13 on Oddschecker to win the series outright.
England, meanwhile, sit as 9/4 underdogs once again, with much to prove after failing to win a series Down Under since 2010/11.
But the Aussies haven’t had the smoothest build-up.
Injuries have disrupted their preparations, with captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test in Perth.
Veteran run-machine Steve Smith steps in as skipper and also leads the market for Top Batsman for the series at 7/2.
For the latest Ashes 2025 odds, check out our live odds grids to see the prices as they move.
When Do the 2025 Ashes Start?
The 2025 Ashes begins on 21 November at Perth’s Optus Stadium, the first Ashes Test ever played at the venue, with the old WACA not used for the series.
England then travel with the Aussies across the country through December and early January, including a historic Pink-ball Ashes Test at the Gabba.
2025 Ashes Schedule (GMT Times)
- 1st Test – Perth: 21–25 November (02:30 GMT
- 2nd Test – Brisbane: 4–8 December (04:30 GMT)
- 3rd Test – Adelaide: 17–21 December (00:00 GMT)
- 4th Test – Melbourne (Boxing Day Test): 25–29 December (23:30 GMT)
- 5th Test – Sydney: 3–7 January (23:30 GMT)
Where to Watch The Ashes 2025 in the UK?
The Ashes 2025 kicks off on 21st November in Australia. UK fans can watch every ball live on TNT Sports, including via its streaming platform Discovery+.
If you don’t have TNT, you can still follow in real time via the ECB website or the England Cricket app, which provide live scorecards and match centres.
For audio coverage, tune in to BBC Test Match Special on BBC Sounds, Radio 5 Sports Extra, or the BBC Sport website/app.
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Who are the betting favourites to win The Ashes 2025?
| The Ashes 2025 Series Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Win | 8/13 | bet365 |
| Draw | 9/1 | bet365 |
| England Win | 9/4 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 15:30 Monday 17th November.
Australia are currently 8/13 favourites to win The Ashes 2025 series. The draw is available to back at best odds of 9/1, and England are 9/4 underdogs to win this year’s series and take home the urn.
Betting Insights for The Ashes 2025
55% of bettors across Oddschecker are backing England to win The Ashes series down under. 34% are betting on Australia, whilst 11% are with the draw.
In the Series Correct Score market, bettors are favouring a convincing Australia win with Australia to win 4-1 or 5-0 the most popular bets, picking up 38% of all Series Correct Score bets.
Who are the betting favourites to be Top Batsman and Top Bowler in The Ashes 2025?
| The Ashes 2025 Top Batsman | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith | 7/2 | bet365 |
| Joe Root | 9/2 | bet365 |
| Harry Brook | 6/1 | PricedUp |
Smith’s price feels short but justified for Top Batsman; he has historically dominated English bowling at home. Root at 9/2 is arguably the standout value play given his consistency across all conditions.
| The Ashes 2025 Top Bowler | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10/3 | Ladbrokes |
| Nathan Lyon | 9/2 | Unibet |
| Scott Boland | 11/2 | Unibet |
Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc account for nearly 50% of all bets placed on the Top Bowler market through Oddschecker.
Starc is currently the betting favourite at best odds of 10/3, whilst Lyon’s odds are 9/2.
From the English team, Jofra Archer is the shortest price to win Top Bowler at 13/2, currently the fourth favourite.
Head over to our Ashes 2025 dedicated page to check out all of the betting markets available for the upcoming test series, and the latest market movements.
