Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Australia Wins Ashes 2025-26
Australia won the Ashes 2025-26 series against England with a score of 4-1.
The final match was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Australia chased a target of 160 runs to win by five wickets.
Key players like Alex Carey, Cameron Green, and Mitchell Starc helped secure the victory.
Usman Khawaja, who played his final Test match, was emotional but grateful for the win.
This victory puts Australia at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings.
Khawaja, who immigrated from Pakistan, had a distinguished career with 16 centuries and over 6,000 runs.
England's 'Bazball' approach was criticized for not delivering better results.
The series saw Australia's adaptable and experienced team outperforming England, with Mitchell Starc being awarded Player of the Series for his 31 wickets.
Both teams had notable performances, but Australia's consistency and depth ultimately led to their victory.
Australia won the Ashes 2025-26 series 4-1 against England.
The final match was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Australia chasing 160 runs to win by five wickets.
Alex Carey and Cameron Green were key players in the victory, with Mitchell Starc awarded Player of the Series for his 31 wickets.
Usman Khawaja played his final Test match, receiving a guard of honor from England players.
Australia now leads the ICC World Test Championship standings, with their squad depth and adaptability being crucial factors in their success.
- Who
- Australia and England cricket teams
- What
- Australia won the Ashes 2025-26 series 4-1
- When
- Series concluded on Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Where
- Final match at Sydney Cricket Ground
- Why
- Australia's strong performances throughout the series
England
Australia
Bazball Approach
England
England's 'Bazball' approach was criticized for not delivering better results, with some suggesting it needs to be rethought.
Australia
Australia's adaptable and experienced team outperformed England's approach, securing a 4-1 series win.
- Series
- Ashes 2025-26
- Winner
- Australia
- Loser
- England
- Final Score
- Australia won 4-1
- Final Match Venue
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- Chase Target
- 160 runs
- Key Players
- Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head
- Khawaja's Career
- 88 Tests, 16 centuries, 43 average
- Player of the Series
- Mitchell Starc (31 wickets)
- Attendance
- 211,032 fans over five days in Sydney
Sources
ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27 update: Australia dominate standings with 4-1 Ashes win, England slump to sixth defeat
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The only thing I wanted was to win: Usman Khawaja