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AUS vs ENG statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 1st Test

Akshita Patel

First Test of Ashes 2025 to begin on November 21 [Source: AFP Photos]First Test of Ashes 2025 to begin on November 21 [Source: AFP Photos]

The high-voltage Ashes 2025 series is all set to begin on Friday, November 21. England and Australia will compete in the first Test of the 5-game series at the Perth Stadium at 7:50 AM IST.

Australia

Australia are paralysed with Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Josh Hazlewood out due to injuries. Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will be making their debuts under the captaincy of Steve Smith. 

While the void of seasoned pacers will be felt, Australia are ruthless in home conditions. And given their Ashes record in the past decade, the host team will certainly be the favourites.

England

On the other hand, England will be desperate to win the Ashes on Australian soil after failing to do so in the last decade. Ben Stokes will continue to lead, with Jofra Archer and Mark Wood leading the pace attack. 

Joe Root must better his form in Down Under to make a difference for England. While the visitors are free from injury headaches for now, they'll still have a tough time adjusting to the Aussie conditions, especially in Perth.

AUS vs ENG head-to-head overview

Australia and England have a long and historic rivalry. The two teams have competed in a total of 361 games, out of which Australia won 152 Tests while England clinched victory in 112 games. 97 matches also ended in draws.

Perth Stadium pitch report

Perth Stadium offers the quickest pitch in Australia, making life tough for batters early on. The new ball zips around, and last year, both teams were bowled out for under 150 in the first innings. 

However, the surface tends to settle after Day 1, allowing bigger scores once the shine wears off. Expect fast bowlers to dominate early, with batting becoming easier on Days 2 and 3. A classic pace-friendly Ashes opener awaits. 

AUS vs ENG probable playing XI

Australia (confirmed)

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

England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer

Top run-scorers in AUS vs ENG Tests

Only players from the current squad are being considered.

Steve Smith - 3417 runs

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith has hammered 3417 runs against England in 66 innings with 56.01 average, 12 hundreds and 13 half-centuries.

Joe Root - 2428 runs

England’s modern-day great, Joe Root, has scored 2428 runs in 65 innings against Australia with 40.46 average, four hundreds and 18 fifties.

Ben Stokes - 1562 runs

England captain Ben Stokes has also amassed 1562 runs against Australia in 45 innings. He maintained a 36.32 average with four hundreds and eight half-centuries.

Top wicket-takers in AUS vs ENG Tests

Only players from the current squad are being considered.

Nathan Lyon - 110 wickets

Australia’s modern-day great spinner Nathan Lyon has picked 110 wickets against England in 54 innings. He had a 29.41 average and also two five-wicket-hauls.

Mitchell Starc - 97 wickets

Mitchell Starc has taken 97 wickets in 42 innings against England with 27.37 average, including four five-wicket-hauls.

Ben Stokes - 41 wickets

England captain Ben Stokes has also picked 41 wickets against Australia in just 31 innings. He had a 38.95 average with two five-wicket-hauls.

AUS vs ENG key stats

Australia key records

  • Marnus Labuschagne has hit 524 runs at Perth Stadium with 74.85 average, three hundreds and a solitary fifty.
  • Nathan Lyon is the most successful Australian bowler at the Perth Stadium, picking 29 wickets at 20.86 average, including two five-wicket-hauls.
  • Brendan Doggett, the debutant, has 190 wickets to his name in 90 first-class innings. He had a 26.46 average with 9 five-wicket-hauls.
  • Scott Boland has 49 wickets in Australian conditions at 12.63 average, including two fifers. Even against England, he has picked 20 wickets.
  • Joe Root vs Scott Boland - 102 runs, 149 balls, 4 dismissals
  • Ben Stokes vs Nathan Lyon - 417 runs, 864 balls, 10 dismissals
  • Steve Smith vs Ben Stokes - 330 runs, 510 balls, 4 dismissals
  • Steve Smith vs Mark Wood - 128 runs, 247 balls, 4 dismissals
  • At Perth Stadium, Australia has played 5 Tests, winning 4 while losing 1 game. 

England key records

  • On Australian soil, Joe Root has scored 892 runs at 35.68 average. However, he doesn’t have a hundred yet.
  • In 2025, Root has scored 571 runs at 63.44 average with three hundreds and a fifty.
  • This year, Ben Duckett has scored the most runs for England at 602 runs with 60.20 average, 87.12 strike rate, 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.
  • Ben Stokes has scalped 20 wickets in 2025 with 24.05 average and a five-wicket-haul.
  • Usman Khawaja vs Mark Wood - 72 runs, 159 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Steve Smith vs Jofra Archer - 94 runs, 164 balls, 0 dismissals
  • Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc - 349 runs, 630 balls, 8 dismissals
  • Joe Root vs Nathan Lyon - 439 runs, 841 balls, 8 dismissals
  • Ben Stokes vs Nathan Lyon - 409 runs, 840 balls, 9 dismissals

Records that can be broken in AUS vs ENG 1st Test

  • Marnus Labuschagne is 65 runs away from completing 4500 Test runs.
  • Travis Head is 37 runs away from completing 4000 Test runs.