The highly anticipated 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England is set to commence on December 26, 2025, continuing the Boxing Day tradition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With Australia having already secured the Ashes after winning the first three tests, England will be looking to salvage some pride in the remaining two games.
Where to Watch
- In Australia: Fans can catch the live action on Fox Cricket, with streaming available on 7Plus. Kayo Sports will also provide streaming options.
- In the United Kingdom: Viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports or stream it through the Discovery+ app.
- In India: The Star Sports Network will broadcast the Test live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioHotstar. Indian viewers can also use an Airtel, Vi, or Jio SIM to watch the online streaming.
- In North America (USA, Canada): Willow TV and the Willow TV App/Website will provide coverage.
- In Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport will broadcast the match.
Match Details
The 4th Ashes Test is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST on December 26, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The toss will take place at 5:00 AM IST.
Team News
Australia will be without Pat Cummins for the fourth Test, as he is being rested for workload management. Steve Smith will captain the side in his return to the playing XI, following his absence in the third Test.
Predicted XIs
- Australia (Predicted XI): Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Michael Neser/Brendan Doggett, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Scott Boland.
- England (Announced XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue.
England captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged that their dream of reclaiming the Ashes is over. The visitors aim to restore pride by winning the remaining two games.
