The Ashes Betting Odds
One of the greatest rivalries of all time. It's England versus Australia in the Ashes. Bet on the Ashes with Parimatch and get the latest odds. We offer live Ashes betting too once the tournament kicks offs.
The Ashes: Cricket Betting, Odds, and Markets at Parimatch
Every cricket fan in the world looks forward to the Ashes. This gruelling five-test series is contested between England and Australia biannually.
The current holder of the Ashes only needs to draw the series to retain the urn, while the other team must win the series to regain it.
Australia have a better record in the series than England and have an excellent record at home – they’ve only lost the Ashes once in Australia since 1986-87, highlighting just how tough England find it Down Under.
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The Ashes: Cricket’s Greatest Rivalry
The Ashes is the most famous cricket series in the world, contested biannually by England and Australia. The first series was held in 1882-83 in Australia, and there have been 73 series to date.
Australia have won 34 and retained the urn six times from tied series, while England have won 32 and only retained the urn once.
The series got its name when a British newspaper reported that English cricket had died following Australia’s 1882 win at The Oval, suggesting that the ashes of the game would be taken to Australia in a mystical urn.
As such, the 1882-83 series in Australia became known as England’s quest to regain the ashes, and a small terracotta urn, believed to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail, was awarded to the winner.
The rivalry is steeped in history, intrigue, and often controversy, and has cemented itself as one of the greatest sporting events in the world. The contest is always heated, and although occasional whitewashes occur, the contrasting styles of both teams make it a must-watch for any cricket fan.
When is the Next Ashes Series?
The 2025/26 Ashes series will be held in Australia, with the first test scheduled to begin in Perth on Friday, 21st November. There are five five-day tests held in the following Australian cities: Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. Check out the table below for the confirmed schedule.
2025/26 Ashes Schedule
As always, The Ashes will be contested over five tests, starting in Perth on November 21st, 2025, and culminating at the start of January in Sydney. Here’s the confirmed schedule for the 2025/26 Ashes, with start times listed in GMT:
Test | Location | Date & Start Time (GMT) |
First Test | Perth, Perth Stadium | Friday 21st November (02.30 am) |
Second Test | Brisbane, The Gabba | Thursday 4th November (04.30 am) |
Third Test | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Wednesday 17th December (04.00 am) |
Fourth Test | Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground | Friday 26th December (03.00 am) |
Fifth Test | Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground | Sunday 4th January (00.00 am) |
Confirmed Squads for This Ashes Series
Both teams have confirmed their squads for the 2025/26 Ashes. The biggest talking point is the omission of injured captain Pat Cummins from the Australia squad for the first test, but he is likely to feature later in the series.
Here’s how Australia and England will line up Down Under:
How to Bet on the Ashes at Parimatch
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The Ashes Odds & Betting Options at Parimatch Sportsbook
You’ll find competitive odds and extensive cricket betting options at Parimatch Sportsbook. You can bet on every ball in the Ashes series at Parimatch and put your research to good use. Here are some of the most popular Ashes betting options for you to consider:
- Outright winner: Bet on the team you think will win the Ashes. You can also bet on Australia to retain the urn.
- Match betting: Back England or Australia to win each of the five tests. You may also bet on the draw.
- Top batter: Bet on the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root, and Harry Brook ending a specific test as the top-scoring batter.
- Top bowler: Back Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, or Nathan Lyon, ending a test with the most wickets.
- Total runs (over/under): Bet on each batter scoring over or under a specific number of runs in each innings in an Ashes test.
Why is The Ashes played between Australia and England?
The Ashes is a contest that was born from a unique point in the history of cricket.
Before 1882, England consistently beat Australia in Test cricket. But in 1882, Australia won their first Test victory on English soil at the Oval. The British paper The Sporting Times declared in horror that English cricket was finished, and that "the body will be cremated, and the ashes taken to Australia". The idea of the Ashes was born.
In 1883, when the English returned to Australia, English captain Ivo Bligh vowed to "regain those ashes". When England won, Bligh was presented with an urn containing the ashes of a burnt bail. This back-and-forth contest has continued to this day, with the winner taking home the famous terracotta urn containing the illustrious ashes.
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