Two nations. One urn. The rivalry that never stops Ashes 2026 Australia England.
The this cricket chapter story has three chapters. Chapter one is already written: Australia won the 2025-26 Ashes series 4-1, with Mitchell Starc claiming 31 wickets across five Tests (Player of the Series) and Travis Head scoring 629 runs. England lost in Australia and flew home. Chapter two starts November 13: England return to Australia for a white-ball tour — 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across eight venues from Adelaide to Canberra, no Test cricket, Harry Brook captaining the visitors. Chapter three is the one that will be remembered longest — the MCG, March 2027, a day-night Test under lights marking the 150th anniversary of the this England-Australia story rivalry. Cricket Australia ran a public ballot for tickets. The first three days sold out. The the November tour November tour begins at Adelaide Oval on November 13 — the 1st ODI of three before five T20Is across the MCG, Gold Coast, Gabba, SCG and Canberra. Australia’s men want to prove their white-ball credentials after a group stage exit at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended their tournament early. England arrive with Harry Brook’s white-ball leadership already tested in the Sri Lanka series — three T20Is won 3-0, the ODI series ongoing. The this rivalry November series is the last international cricket England play before the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa begins on October 4.
Ashes 2026 Australia England: Complete Guide
The Ashes 2026 Australia England series is set to bring another major chapter in Test cricket, with the 150th Test adding historical significance to the contest. This MyFairPlay Pink guide covers the November tour, full schedule, venues, match dates, and key series details for cricket fans.
Full Schedule & Match Details
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Most Asked Questions — Ashes 2026 Australia England
📅 When is the England Australia tour in November 2026?
November 13 to December 2, 2026 — 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across eight Australian venues. No Test cricket in November. The 150th Anniversary Test is at the MCG in March 2027.
🏆 What was the result of the 2025-26 Ashes?
Australia won 4-1. Travis Head scored 629 runs — the most by any batter. Mitchell Starc took 31 wickets and was named Player of the Series. Ben Stokes captained England.
🏏 Who captains England for the November 2026 Australia tour?
Harry Brook — England’s new ODI and T20I captain under head coach Stephen Fleming (and reportedly Brendon McCullum remaining in a coaching role).
📍 Where is the 1st England Australia match in November 2026?
Adelaide Oval — 1st ODI on November 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM AEDT (9:00 AM IST approximately).
🎂 What is the 150th Anniversary Test?
England return to Australia in March 2027 for a one-off day/night Test at the MCG — marking 150 years since the first Ashes match. Cricket Australia ran a public ballot for tickets and the first three days sold out.
📺 When does the November 2026 England Australia series start in IST?
November 13, 2026 — 1st ODI at Adelaide Oval. 2:30 PM AEDT = approximately 9:00 AM IST. Evening T20Is (7:15 PM AEDT) = approximately 2:45 PM IST.
The Three Chapters — Complete Picture
Chapter 1 — 2025-26 Ashes (COMPLETED)
The Ashes 2026 Australia England background starts with the series that just ended.
Australia hosted England across five Tests from November 2025 to January 2026. Australia won 4-1 — complete, dominant, at times brutal.
| Test | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Perth Stadium | Australia won |
| 2nd | The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N) | Australia won |
| 3rd | Adelaide Oval | England won |
| 4th | MCG Melbourne (Boxing Day) | Australia won |
| 5th | SCG Sydney | Australia won |
Top performers — 2025-26 Ashes:
| Player | Team | Stat | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 31 wickets | Player of the Series |
| Travis Head | Australia | 629 runs | Most runs in series |
| Alex Carey | Australia | 323 runs | — |
| Steve Smith | Australia | 286 runs | — |
| Joe Root | England | 400 runs | Top England batter |
| Harry Brook | England | 358 runs | Second top |
| Zak Crawley | England | 273 runs | — |
| Brydon Carse | England | 22 wickets | Top England wicket-taker |
| Josh Tongue | England | 18 wickets | — |
England lost. Ben Stokes captained. McCullum coached. The 4-1 result prompted a review — with McCullum reportedly confirmed to stay, and Stokes’ future in Test cricket continuing after the series.
Chapter 2 — England Tour Australia November 2026
The white-ball chapter. England return to Australia eight months after the Ashes — no red ball, no Test cricket, a completely different format and a different set of preparation goals.
Full Schedule — November 13 to December 2, 2026:
ODI Series — 3 Matches
| Match | Venue | Date | Time AEDT | Time IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Nov 13 | 2:30 PM | ~9:00 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Perth Stadium, Perth | Nov 15 | 2:30 PM | ~7:00 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Nov 18 | 2:30 PM | ~9:00 AM |
T20I Series — 5 Matches
| Match | Venue | Date | Time AEDT | Time IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | MCG, Melbourne | Nov 21 | 7:15 PM | ~2:45 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Gold Coast Stadium | Nov 24 | 7:15 PM | ~2:45 PM |
| 3rd T20I | The Gabba, Brisbane | Nov 27 | 7:15 PM | ~2:45 PM |
| 4th T20I | SCG, Sydney | Nov 29 | 7:15 PM | ~2:45 PM |
| 5th T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Dec 2 | 7:15 PM | ~2:45 PM |
Eight venues. Eight matches. Twenty days.
The November tour covers every corner of Australia — Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. Cricket Australia confirmed this is part of their commitment to bring international cricket to all eight Australian states and territories during the 2026-27 season.
Chapter 3 — 150th Anniversary Test, March 2027
The chapter that will live longest in Ashes history.
England return to Australia in March 2027 for a one-off day/night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground — marking 150 years since the first Test match between Australia and England was played at the MCG in March 1877.
The MCG has been fitted with lights for this specific occasion. England will also play a pink-ball warm-up match at Junction Oval (now floodlit) ahead of the anniversary Test.
Cricket Australia ran a first-ever public ballot for the anniversary Test — demand exceeded supply immediately. The first three days’ public allocation sold out through the ballot. The cultural and historical significance: the MCG is where Test cricket was born, where the Ashes rivalry was born, and where — 150 years later — England and Australia will play under lights in the most anticipated single Test match since… the last MCG Boxing Day Test.
Australia — After the 2025-26 Ashes Win
Australia arrived at the November 2026 white-ball series as the Ashes holders and the reigning WTC Final winners (South Africa beat them in the 2025 WTC Final — but they remain in the 2025-27 WTC cycle with a strong position).
Their white-ball concern: a group stage exit at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup — held in Sri Lanka and India. The same Australian team that dominates Test cricket struggled in the T20I format when it mattered most.
The Ashes 2026 Australia England November series gives Australia five T20I matches to rebuild their T20 confidence and find the combinations that will serve them in the 2027 Men’s T20 World Cup cycle.
Australia key players for November 2026:
| Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (T) | Captain | Test captain — white-ball involvement TBC |
| Travis Head | Batter | 629 runs in Ashes — T20 power hitter |
| David Warner (retired) | — | — |
| Steve Smith | Batter | — |
| Mitchell Starc | Fast | 31 Ashes wickets — white-ball experience |
| Josh Hazlewood | Fast | — |
| Adam Zampa | Leg-spin | Hobart Hurricanes BBL — key T20I spinner |
England — Harry Brook’s White-Ball Mission
England’s November tour of Australia is Harry Brook’s first major overseas white-ball campaign as England captain.
His record so far: 3-0 T20I win over Sri Lanka (including 119-run win in the opener at The Rose Bowl), ODI series ongoing. The transition from Stokes’ red-ball captaincy era to Brook’s white-ball leadership is the English cricket story of 2026.
England key players for November 2026:
| Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook (c) | Batter | ODI + T20I captain |
| Jos Buttler | WK-Batter | Power hitter — key T20I role |
| Phil Salt | Opener | Aggressive T20I bat |
| Joe Root | Batter | ODI backbone |
| Liam Livingstone | All-Rounder | Power hitting + leg-spin |
| Adil Rashid | Leg-spin | T20I spinner |
| Jofra Archer | Fast | If fit — key pace weapon |
| Gus Atkinson | Fast | Consistent 2026 performer |
Stephen Fleming — confirmed as England’s head coach after the Ashes review — and reportedly Brendon McCullum continuing as a specialist red-ball coach — give England dual coaching expertise for a tour covering both formats.
Venue Guide — Eight Australian Grounds
Adelaide Oval — 1st ODI, Nov 13
South Australia’s iconic ground with the St Peter’s Cathedral backdrop. Day/Night ODI — the surface will be used again when England tour for Tests later in the 2026-27 cycle.
Perth Stadium — 2nd ODI, Nov 15
Optus Stadium — opened 2017 — the ground that hosted the 2025-26 Ashes opener (Australia won). Fast, bouncy surface. England’s pacers love Perth — the bounce suits their skills. Perth’s 2-hour time difference from eastern Australia makes IST calculations different from other venues.
Bellerive Oval, Hobart — 3rd ODI, Nov 18
Tasmania’s ground — intimate, beautiful, with the Derwent River backdrop. Australia’s smallest international venue gives the ODI a different atmosphere from the big-city grounds.
MCG, Melbourne — 1st T20I, Nov 21
The Melbourne Cricket Ground — 100,000 capacity — the largest cricket stadium in the world. The MCG T20I will draw the series’ biggest crowd. The same ground hosts the 150th Anniversary Test in March 2027.
Gold Coast Stadium — 2nd T20I, Nov 24
Cbus Super Stadium in the Gold Coast. A newer venue on the Queensland coast — international cricket returns to the Gold Coast for the first time in several years.
The Gabba, Brisbane — 3rd T20I, Nov 27
England lost the 2025-26 Ashes Day/Night Test here. The Gabba under T20I lights is a completely different proposition — quick outfield, compact boundaries, high-scoring format on a ground famous for its fast pitch.
SCG, Sydney — 4th T20I, Nov 29
The Sydney Cricket Ground — Australia’s most picturesque Test venue equally electric under T20I lights. The New Year’s Test in January 2026 was played here at the end of the last Ashes. November’s T20I provides a different format but the same iconic setting.
Manuka Oval, Canberra — 5th T20I, Dec 2
The capital city’s ground — Canberra’s international cricket venue has grown in profile through its hosting of BBL matches. Finishing the series here is part of CA’s commitment to spread cricket across all Australian states and territories.
The Ashes Rivalry — Key History
| Series | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 (England home) | Draw | 2-2 |
| 2025-26 (Australia home) | Australia | 4-1 |
| November 2026 | T20I + ODI only | No Ashes urn at stake |
| 150th Anniversary Test 2027 | MCG — March 2027 | One-off Test |
| Next 5-Test Ashes | 2027-28 England host | — |
The Ashes urn is not at stake in the November 2026 white-ball tour. Australia hold the urn after the 2025-26 series win. The next five-Test Ashes is England hosting in 2027-28.
Ashes 2026 Australia England — Expert Context
The Ashes 2026 Australia England November series is not an Ashes series in the traditional sense — no red ball, no five Tests, no urn at stake. It is an eight-match white-ball tour that:
- Gives England their final international cricket before the 2027 ODI World Cup (October 4 start)
- Gives Australia T20I matches after their 2026 T20 WC group stage exit
- Provides WTC-neutral cricket that neither side needs for points accumulation
- Sets the stage for the MCG 150th Anniversary Test in March 2027 — the specific historical match that both nations and all cricket fans are already planning around
The distinction between “Ashes 2026” as an Ashes contest and “England tour of Australia November 2026” as a white-ball preparation series matters for cricket fans expecting Test cricket. There is no Test cricket in November 2026. The next Ashes Test between these teams is the MCG in March 2027.
FAQ — Ashes 2026 Australia England
Q1: Is there a Test match in the Ashes 2026 Australia England November series?
No — the November 2026 England tour of Australia consists of 3 ODIs (November 13-18) and 5 T20Is (November 21 to December 2) only. There is no Test match. The next Test between Australia and England is the 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG in March 2027 — a one-off day/night match marking 150 years of Test cricket.
Q2: What is the full Ashes 2026 Australia England November tour schedule?
1st ODI: Adelaide Oval Nov 13 (2:30 PM AEDT). 2nd ODI: Perth Stadium Nov 15. 3rd ODI: Bellerive Oval Hobart Nov 18. 1st T20I: MCG Melbourne Nov 21 (7:15 PM AEDT). 2nd T20I: Gold Coast Nov 24. 3rd T20I: Gabba Brisbane Nov 27. 4th T20I: SCG Sydney Nov 29. 5th T20I: Manuka Oval Canberra Dec 2.
Q3: What was the result of the 2025-26 Ashes between Australia and England?
Australia beat England 4-1 in the five-Test series played from November 2025 to January 2026. Mitchell Starc was Player of the Series with 31 wickets. Travis Head scored 629 runs — the most by any batter. England’s best performers were Joe Root (400 runs) and Brydon Carse (22 wickets).
Q4: What is the 150th Anniversary Test in the Ashes 2026 Australia England context?
England return to Australia in March 2027 for a one-off day/night Test at the MCG — marking 150 years since the first-ever Test match (Australia vs England, MCG, March 1877). Cricket Australia ran a public ballot for tickets — their first ever — and the first three days of the public allocation sold out. The MCG was fitted with lights for the occasion.
Q5: Who captains England for the November 2026 Australia tour?
Harry Brook — England’s ODI and T20I captain since replacing Ben Stokes in white-ball leadership. Stephen Fleming is England head coach. Brendon McCullum is reportedly remaining in a coaching role. Brook’s first major overseas white-ball campaign follows England’s 3-0 T20I win over Sri Lanka in September 2026.
Q6: Why is Australia playing England in white-ball cricket in November 2026?
The England tour of Australia in November 2026 serves two purposes: it is England’s final international cricket preparation before the 2027 ODI World Cup begins on October 4, 2027 — with Australia hosting conditions similar to South Africa where the World Cup is staged. For Australia, the five T20Is are an opportunity to rebuild white-ball form and combinations following their group stage exit at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
