AUS vs ENG Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win Today 5th Test The Ashes 2025-26?
AUS vs ENG Today Match Prediction: Australia (AUS) and England (ENG) will face off in the 5th Test of The Ashes 2025-26.
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AUS vs ENG Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | AUS vs ENG 5th Test |
| Tournament | The Ashes 2025-26 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, January 4, 5:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
AUS vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Australia (AUS) Team Analysis
Australia has already sealed the series by winning three matches in a row. But they lost the 4th test match against England by 4 wickets. In the final Test match of the series, Australia will take the field to give a fitting farewell to Usman Khawaja, who has already announced his retirement at the end of the fifth Test match.
Australia’s Team Strength:
Travis Head: He is currently the top run scorer for AUS in this series.
Alex Carey: He is in splendid form and has scored 291 in this series with an average of 48.50.
Marnus Labuschagne: He has scored 174 runs so far with an average of 24.86.
Scott Boland: He has taken 16 wickets so far with an economy rate of 3.38.
Mitchell Starc: With a total of 26 wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker.
England (ENG) Team Analysis
This victory, achieved after 12 years, has acted like a lifeline for England. They won the 4th Test match by 4 wickets in under two days. This victory has boosted their confidence somewhat, and they would like to end this series on another respectable note.
England’s Team Strength:
Joe Root: He is the most experienced player, and the responsibility for England’s batting will rest on his shoulders.
Zak Crawley: With a total of 256 runs, he is the leading run scorer in this series.
Ben Stokes: A reliable all-rounder who has scored 183 runs and taken 13 wickets so far in this series.
Harry Brook: He has scored 232 runs with an average of 33.14.
Brydon Carse: With a total of 19 wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker for England.
Australia vs England: Probable Playing 11
Australia Probable XI: Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Michael Neser, Cameron Green/Beau Webster, Todd Murphy/Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland
England Probable XI:
Ben Stokes (c), Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue
Australia vs England, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Australia today?
Travis Head is our pick to top-score for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Travis Head | 4 | 8 | – | 437 | 170 | 54.63 | 519 | 84.20 | 2 | – | 8 | 45 |
| 2. Alex Carey | 4 | 6 | – | 291 | 106 | 48.50 | 407 | 71.50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| 3. Marnus Labuschagne | 4 | 8 | 1 | 174 | 65 | 24.86 | 296 | 58.78 | – | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Who will be the top run scorers for England today?
Zak Crawley is our pick to top-score for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Zak Crawley | 4 | 8 | – | 256 | 85 | 32.00 | 395 | 64.81 | – | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| 2. Joe Root | 4 | 8 | 1 | 234 | 138 | 33.43 | 407 | 57.49 | 1 | – | 1 | 25 |
| 3. Harry Brook | 4 | 8 | 1 | 232 | 52 | 33.14 | 293 | 79.18 | – | 1 | 4 | 20 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Australia in the match?
Pick: Mitchell Starc to take the most wickets for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mitchell Starc | 4 | 8 | 111.5 | 453 | 26 | 7/58 | 17.42 | 4.05 | 25.81 | – | 2 | 11 |
| 2. Scott Boland | 4 | 8 | 108.5 | 368 | 16 | 4/33 | 23.00 | 3.38 | 40.81 | 1 | – | 19 |
| 3. Michael Neser | 2 | 4 | 48.2 | 184 | 10 | 5/42 | 18.40 | 3.81 | 29.00 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Pick: Brydon Carse to take the most wickets for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brydon Carse | 4 | 7 | 103.4 | 486 | 19 | 4/34 | 25.58 | 4.69 | 32.74 | 2 | – | 11 |
| 2. Ben Stokes | 4 | 7 | 73.3 | 282 | 13 | 5/23 | 21.69 | 3.84 | 33.92 | – | 1 | 6 |
| 3. Josh Tongue | 2 | 4 | 56.2 | 223 | 12 | 5/45 | 18.58 | 3.96 | 28.17 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Australia vs England, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect AUS to hit more sixes in this match
Australia vs England, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect AUS to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s The Ashes match between AUS and ENG?
- Australia has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
- In head-to-head matches, AUS has dominated ENG.
- Overall, Australia is the more balanced side.
Prediction: Australia to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
