Live Cricket Score & Latest News | Australia vs England, 5th Test, The Ashes

The Ashes
Scheduled
, January 04, 2026
Australia
AUS
England
ENG
Starts at 05:30 AM
Weather : 0 °C

AUS vs ENG

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67d 16h 13m 8s

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Match Prediction
AUS v ENG
AUS to win
68.7%
AUS
31.3%
ENG
Mode: Pre-Match Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
AUS Pre-match
2.63 39.5%
ENG
1.72 60.5%
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Australia vs England Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 5th Test of the The Ashes is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Australia (AUS) and England (ENG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Australia vs England match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The AUS vs ENG game has been scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 12:00 AM UTC at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia.

MatchAustralia vs England 5th Test
TournamentThe Ashes
Date & TimeSunday, January 4, 12:00 AM UTC
VenueSydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

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Australia vs England Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Australia Avg: 577.8

  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 176 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 12 Jul 2025 06:30 PM
    WI 143/10 (52.1 ov) & 27/10 (14.3 ov) | AUS 225/10 (70.3 ov) & 121/10 (37 ov)
    W
  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 133 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 03 Jul 2025 02:00 PM
    WI 253/10 (73.2 ov) & 143/10 (34.3 ov) | AUS 286/10 (66.5 ov) & 243/10 (71.3 ov)
    W
  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 159 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 25 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
    WI 190/10 (63.2 ov) & 141/10 (33.4 ov) | AUS 180/10 (56.5 ov) & 310/10 (81.5 ov)
    W
  • SA vs AUS (South Africa won by 5 wickets)
    ICC World Test Championship Final | 11 Jun 2025 09:30 AM
    SA 138/10 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov) | AUS 212/10 (56.4 ov) & 207/10 (65 ov)
    L

England Avg: 808.4

  • ENG vs IND (India won by 6 runs)
    India tour of England | 31 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 247/10 (51.2 ov) & 367/10 (85.1 ov) | IND 224/10 (69.4 ov) & 396/10 (88 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (Match Drawn)
    India tour of England | 23 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 669/10 (157.1 ov) | IND 358/10 (114.1 ov) & 425/4 (143 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (England won by 22 runs)
    India tour of England | 10 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 387/10 (112.3 ov) & 192/10 (62.1 ov) | IND 387/10 (119.2 ov) & 170/10 (74.5 ov)
    W
  • ENG vs IND (India won by 336 runs)
    India tour of England | 02 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 407/10 (89.3 ov) & 271/10 (68.1 ov) | IND 587/10 (151 ov) & 427/6d (83 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (England won by 5 wickets)
    India tour of England | 20 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 465/10 (100.4 ov) & 373/5 (82 ov) | IND 471/10 (113 ov) & 364/10 (96 ov)
    W

Australia cricket team recent form has been marked by 75% wins, with an average batting score of 577.8. If Australia are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 974, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for England.

England cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 808.4. If England are to bat first, a target of 437 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Australia.

Australia vs England — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Australia — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Alex Carey
    Form Score: 382.1
    250 runs (agg) · SR 51.5
  • Travis Head
    Form Score: 323.9
    205 runs (agg) · SR 46.2
  • Steven Smith
    Form Score: 296.5
    212 runs (agg) · SR 40.9
Top Bowlers
  • Mitchell Starc
    Form Score: 376.3
    17 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.34
  • Josh Hazlewood
    Form Score: 296.2
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.26
  • Pat Cummins
    Form Score: 248.4
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.85

England — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Joe Root
    Form Score: 521
    410 runs (agg) · SR 38
  • Harry Brook
    Form Score: 469
    330 runs (agg) · SR 50.4
  • Ben Duckett
    Form Score: 448.2
    300 runs (agg) · SR 57.9
Top Bowlers
  • Josh Tongue
    Form Score: 288
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.8
  • Ben Stokes
    Form Score: 254.6
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.93
  • Chris Woakes
    Form Score: 221.8
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.05
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Match Details
Date
2026-01-04 05:30 AM
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
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