2025-26 Ashes: Fifth Test Set to Conclude Series at SCG
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The highly anticipated 2025-26 NRMA insurance Men’s Ashes series is set to conclude with the Fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4-8,2026. Australia currently leads the series 2-1,having won the first three Tests convincingly before England secured a victory in the fourth. This final match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for supremacy.
series Recap
Australia has dominated much of the series, showcasing strong batting adn bowling performances. Here’s a summary of the results so far:
* First Test: Australia won by eight wickets
* Second Test: Australia won by eight wickets
* Third Test: Australia won by 82 runs
* Fourth Test: England won by four wickets
Fifth Test Details
* Dates: January 4-8,2026
* Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG),Sydney
* Start Time: 10:30 am AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) – which is midnight GMT on January 3rd.
* Extra Time: An additional 30 minutes is allocated each day to complete overs.
Squads
Here are the squads announced for the Fifth Test:
Australia:
* Steve Smith (c)
* Scott Boland
* Alex Carey
* Brendan Doggett
* Cameron Green
* Travis Head
* Josh Inglis
* Usman Khawaja
* marnus Labuschagne
* Todd murphy
* Michael Neser
* Jhye Richardson
* Mitchell Starc
* Jake Weatherald
* Beau Webster
England:
* Ben Stokes (c)
* Harry Brook (vc)
* Shoaib Bashir
* Jacob Bethell
* Brydon Carse
* Zak Crawley
* Ben Duckett
* Matthew Fisher
* Will Jacks
* Ollie Pope
* Matthew Potts
* Joe Root
* Jamie Smith (wk)
* Josh Tongue
Key Takeaways
* Australia holds a 2-1 led in the series and is poised to retain the Ashes.
* England will be looking to salvage some pride and potentially draw the series with a win in Sydney.
* The SCG pitch traditionally favors spin bowling, potentially giving Todd Murphy and Shoaib Bashir key roles.
* The match features a star-studded lineup of players from both sides, promising exciting cricket.
The Fifth Test at the SCG is set to be a captivating finale to a compelling Ashes series. With Australia on the cusp of victory and England resolute to fight back, fans can expect a thrilling contest filled with drama and memorable moments.