AUS vs Eng 1st Ashes Test Match prediction: Who will win today’s match between Australia and England?

Australia vs England 2025-26 Ashes 1st Test It will start on November 21 at Pertus Stadium. The match marks the start of a fiercely contested five-test series between the traditional Ashes rivals. Optus Stadium is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering a tough contest for batsmen, especially against the fast new ball.

Australia named two debutants, an opening XI Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggettalong with experienced players like Steve Smith (captain), Marnus labuschagneand Mitchell Starc. Smith leads the sideline when he is unhurt Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australia looks solid including the batting line-up USMAN KHAWAJA and Head of TravisThe bowling attack features pace to spin from Temption and Nathan Lyon.

England enter the match with a strong pace arsenal, including Jofra the archer and Branded wood Returning from injury, supported Brodron and Gus Atkinson. Veteran Pullers Joe root, Ben Stokes (captain), Ollie Popeand Harry Brook Form the main batting unit with Jamie Smith keeping the wicket. England are aiming to break their long winless streak Australiawith an aggressive mindset to challenge the hosts on the fast perth pitch.

AUS vs Eng, 1st test: match details

• Date and time: November 21; 7:50 AM ist / 2:20 AM GMT / 10:20 AM Local
• Location: Optus Stadium, Perth

AUS vs Eng head to head record (test)

Matches played: 361 | England won: 112 | Australia won: 152 | No results: 97

Optus Stadium pitch report

The Perth Stadium Track is considered to be the fastest track in Australia, carrying a fast bowl with considerable pace. Historically, the first day sees lively bounce and action, batting and leads to multiple wickets falling early as both teams, like last year, were bowled out below 150 in their first innings. However, the pitch tends to ease up quite a bit after the first day, allowing punters to settle and put up substantial scores. Fast bowlers like Archer for Australia and England and Starc for Wood are expected to exploit these conditions aggressively.

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Playing XI of both teams

England (probable XI): Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland

AUS vs Eng, 1st Test: Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Australia win the toss and bat first.
• Australia 1^f Shot score: 345-355
• Australia 2^n.d Shot score: 185-195

Case 2:

• England win the toss and bat first.
• England 1^f Shot score: 330-340
• England 2^n.d Shot score: 170-180

Match Result: Team batting first to win

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