Ashes Fever Rises as Predictions and Drama Shape the 2025/26 Clash
So, let me walk you through what’s happening right now, because the build-up to the 2025/26 Ashes has been nothing short of electric. Even before the first ball was bowled in Perth, the cricket world has been buzzing with opinions, predictions, and that familiar mix of nerves and excitement that only the Ashes can create. ESPN Cricinfo, Sky Sports, BBC—everyone has been all over it, and honestly, it feels like something big is brewing.
The live text updates for the opening Test in Perth were expected to be followed eagerly, but the blog was suddenly marked unavailable, which only added to the anticipation. Fans were left refreshing their screens, hoping the page would spring back to life. And considering England's record in Australia—just six wins in their last 46 Tests, with the last three series ending 13-0 to the hosts—it’s no surprise people are clinging to every scrap of coverage they can get. It’s been a tough hunting ground for England, and Perth, with its fast, bouncy deck, has always carried a sense of foreboding.
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But the predictions before the series have been fascinating. Michael Vaughan, never one to shy away from optimism, suggested that if Ben Stokes stays fully fit and England start strong, the pressure could shift dramatically onto Australia. A drawn series, he feels, is very much on the cards. Glenn McGrath, on the other hand—true to character—expects Australia to sweep it 5-0, though he admitted the potential for a truly gripping series is real.
Phil Tufnell has been fluctuating between caution and belief. At first he leaned toward a 2-2 draw, but once he got into the studio atmosphere, even he felt England might just edge it. Alex Hartley took a more pragmatic view, predicting a 3-1 win for Australia while gently teasing Sydney’s Manchester-like weather for its rain-off potential.
Then there’s Jonathan Agnew, who boldly stated that England will win the opening Test in Perth—something they haven’t done in 14 years—and therefore go on to take the series. Others, like Simon Mann and statistician Andy Zaltzman, see a gritty contest ahead but still nudge the needle slightly toward Australia’s experience and home conditions.
All of this has built a sense of theatre around the series. Commentators are openly acknowledging that for the first time in years, England might push Australia hard—maybe even turn the tide if they seize the big moments. And as always, the magic of the Ashes lies in that uncertainty. One hour of cricket in Perth could flip every prediction on its head.
And now, with the series finally underway, the only thing left to do is sit back and watch the drama unravel—ball by ball, moment by moment.
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