England have won two of the last 10 Test matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground
When is the fifth Ashes Test?
The fifth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series is scheduled to take place in Sydney, commencing on Sunday, January 4. Play will begin at the Sydney Cricket Ground at 10:30 local time, which is 23:30 GMT on Saturday for viewers in the United Kingdom. Australia currently leads the series with an unassailable 3-1 advantage, having secured victories in the first three Tests held in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. However, England will aim to conclude the series positively after marking their first Test win on Australian soil since 2011 in their previous outing in Melbourne. England has not celebrated a win in Sydney since 2011, when Alastair Cook scored 189 in the first innings, leading the visitors to victory by an innings and 83 runs. Australia has a superior record at the SCG, with 27 wins compared to England’s 22 Test victories. There have been eight draws, including the match in 2022, when Stuart Broad and the last batsman Jimmy Anderson managed to survive the final 12 balls. Full match commentary will be provided by Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds starting from 22:55 GMT.
Published: 2025-12-29 15:54:00
source: www.bbc.com
