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In Australia, viewers can watch the AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test live on Fox Cricket, with streaming available on 7Plus. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and available for streaming via the Discovery+ app.
Australia and England will battle it out in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, with both teams making key changes ahead of the series decider. Australia has announced a 15-player squad, with Steve Smith remaining as captain to replace Pat Cummins. The regular captain has been rested to manage his workload and ensure his readiness for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, after briefly returning during the Adelaide Test to help Australia retain the Ashes.
Usman Khawaja remains in the squad despite accumulating 153 runs across three matches. He has announced his retirement before the Sydney Test, concluding a career with 87 Tests and 6,206 runs. England has named a 12-man squad for the next Test, with Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts joining. Bashir becomes the first specialist spinner in the series, while Gus Atkinson misses out due to a hamstring injury. Bashir has taken 68 wickets in 19 Tests at an average of 39.00.
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test – When & Where to Watch Live
Where can I watch the live telecast and online streaming of the AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test 2025/26?
Fans in India can watch the Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test 2025/26 live on the Star Sports Network, with the match also available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Where can fans in Australia watch the 5th Ashes Test 2025/26 between Australia and England?
In Australia, viewers can watch the AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test live on Fox Cricket, with streaming available on 7Plus. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and available for streaming via the Discovery+ app.
What time will the toss for the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England take place?
The toss for the 5th Ashes Test is scheduled for 4:30 AM IST on January 4 (Sunday).
What time will the AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test match start?
The 5th Test of the Australia vs England Ashes 2025/26 series will begin at 5:00 AM IST on January 4, 2026, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney.