The Ashes series starts tomorrow i.e. 21st November. Australia vs England The first test will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth. The last time the Ashes series was played in Australia, England lost 4-0. It will not be easy for the England team to do well in Australian conditions. On the other hand, the challenge of the first match will not be easy for the Australian team too, because Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will not be playing the Perth Test.

Talking about head to head record in Ashes, Australia has won this series 34 times and England 32 times. Talking about matches, Australia and England have come face to face 340 times in Ashes history. Of these, Australia has won 140 matches and England has won 108 matches.

When and where to watch the Ashes series live?

The first test match between Australia and England will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth. According to Indian time, the first test match will start at 7:50 am and the toss will take place at 7:20 am.

Live streaming of England-Australia match in India will be available on JioHotstar app and website. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. If you have a Jio SIM card, then JioHotstar subscription is available for free with some recharge plans, so that you can watch the Ashes match live for free.

Australia has declared its playing eleven for the first test match. Steve Smith will be captaining. Whereas England had announced a 12-member squad.

squads of both teams

England’s 12-man squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Mark Wood.

Australia’s playing eleven: Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendon Doggett, Scott Boland.

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