The Ashes can be watched on TV and online. It will be hard for English fans to keep up with the games, since much of it takes place in the night. The second Test will be easiest to watch as it will begin at 4.30am GMT on each morning. In the UK, all the action will air live via TNT Sports. The broadcaster drew some criticism for its plans for the series, which will be helmed by cycling and rugby commentators from a studio in the UK, working alongside a team of on-pitch analysts in Australia, who include Ashes winners Sir Alastair Cook and Graeme Swann.Mike Jones20 November 2025 21:00Good evening!Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the 2025/26 Ashes series down under. The Ashes series in Australia is the oldest cricket contest and England has renewed hopes of success away from home. Since 2015, the Australians have held the Ashes. They’ve won two series and drawn two (both in England). The first Test of the series takes place in Perth this time around at the impressive Perth Stadium and both captains, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith, will be hoping to wrestle the advantage on the opening day’s play. Play begins at 2.30am GMT on Friday 21 November so we’ll have all the build-up throughout the evening followed by live commentary from ball one. Mike Jones20 November 2025 19:16
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Ashes 2025 live: Australia v England score and updates from eagerly-awaited first Test in Perth
