AUS VS ENG 5th Test: Where to Watch Australia vs England, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details

Australia and England are set to play fifth Ashes test of their five-match series on Saturday, 4th January at 5:00 AM. The match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Match Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs England |
| Series | The Ashes 2025–26 |
| Match No. | 5th Test |
| Date | Sunday, 4 January |
| Time | 5:00 AM |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Pitch Report – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
The Sydney pitch is batting friendly and balanced and helps batters play well.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Win Bat First | 38% |
| Win Bowl First | 33% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 384 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 362 |
| Avg 3rd Innings | 230 |
| Avg 4th Innings | 158 |
| Highest Total | 659/4 (IND vs AUS) |
| Lowest Total | 62/1 (PAK vs AUS) |
Team Form Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia (AUS) | L, W, W, W, W |
| England (ENG) | W, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head in Test
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 361 | 152 | 112 | 97 | 0 |
| England | 361 | 112 | 152 | 97 | 0 |
Probable Playing XI
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Ben Stokes, Will Jacks
Where to Watch the Ashes series?
| Region / Country | TV Channels / Streaming |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports (live coverage) |
| Australia | Channel Seven, Foxtel; Streaming: Kayo Sports |
| Indian Subcontinent (India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) | TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD (India); Streaming: JioHotstar |
| North America | Willow TV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa (including South Africa) | TV: SuperSport; Streaming: SuperSport streaming service / mobile app |
| Middle East & Southeast Asia | Cricbuzz (live coverage) |
FAQs
The 5th Test of The Ashes 2025–26 will be played on Sunday, 4 January, starting at 5:00 AM (IST).
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