Australia vs England Players & Playing XIs · The Ashes 2026
Australia vs England: who played
Australia won by 5 wickets in The Ashes 2026 at Sydney Cricket Ground on 3 January 2026. Travis Head top-scored with 163 off 166 balls and Michael Neser took 4/60.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs England?
Australia XI: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Michael Neser, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland. England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Will Jacks, Jamie Smith (wk), Brydon Carse, Matty Potts, Josh Tongue.
Who won Australia vs England?
Australia won by 5 wickets. The match was played at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales on 3 January 2026, in The Ashes 2026. Travis Head top-scored with 163 off 166 balls and Michael Neser took 4/60.
When and where was Australia vs England played?
Australia vs England was played at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales on Saturday 3 January 2026, in The Ashes 2026.
What were the final scores in Australia vs England?
Australia scored 567/10 in 133.5 overs. England scored 384/10 in 97.3 overs. Australia won by 5 wickets. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs England?
Travis Head top-scored with 163 off 166 balls, a strike rate of 98.2. Joe Root made the next-highest score, 160 off 242 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs England?
Michael Neser took 4/60 in 18.3 overs.