Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test - How to stream the match in India without paying a single rupee

Tomorrow, November 21, is the first game of the NRMA-Insurance five-match Ashes Test series between Australia, headed by Steven Smith, and England, captained by Ben Stokes.  The two teams' encounter will begin at 7:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) at Perth's renowned Optus Cricket Stadium Stadium.

With a furious duel between bat and ball in every match, the Ashes series is regarded as one of the most thrilling rivalries in cricket history.  For many years, the Ashes trophy has been a symbol of Test cricket, and cricket enthusiasts from various nations follow it with great interest.  Ben Stokes captains England in this series, while Steve Smith leads Australia.

Both teams' starting lineups for the series' opening Test have been revealed.  Pat Cummins, Australia's normal captain, will be sidelined by injury.  Marnus Labuschagne is back.  Sam Konstas, who is currently out of form, has not been included in the squad, nevertheless.

Australia is prepared for the challenge under Ben Stokes' leadership, and England hasn't won a series there in a long time.  Let's examine Ben Stokes' contributions throughout the Ashes tournament's history in the interim.

Ben Stokes, the captain of England, has participated in 24 Ashes Tests and averaged 36.32 while hitting 1,562 runs in 45 innings. Stokes has scored eight half-centuries and four hundreds. Stokes has amassed 515 runs at an average of 28.61 in nine Test matches played in Australia, including two half-centuries and one century. Stokes, meanwhile, has scored 1,047 Ashes runs, including three hundreds, at home versus Australia.

Test Head-to-Head Record: Australia vs. England (AUS vs. ENG)

The national cricket teams of Australia and England have faced each other in 361 Test matches.  During this time, Australia has enjoyed a little advantage.  While England has won 112  games, Australia have emerged victorious on 152 occassions. There have been 97 drawn matches.  From 1882–1883 until 1890, both sides have won the Ashes series eight times apiece, with England winning 16 Test matches and losing just four. Notably, Australia kept the Ashes championship with a 2-2 series tie with England in 2023. 

Where can I watch the 2025–26 Ashes match between Australia and England on TV?

The JioStar Network's Star Sports 1 SD+HD channels will broadcast the Ashes 2025–26 in India. All matches will be accessible on different sports channels.  The coverage will only be televised in English.

How to watch Australia vs England Ashes 2025-26 live streaming?

In India, live streaming of all Ashes 2025-26 matches will be available on the Jio-Hotstar application, allowing viewers to easily watch the matches on their mobile phones, laptops, or smart TVs.

How to watch the 1st Ashes match for free in India?

For cricket enthusiasts looking to watch live matches at no cost, apps such as Pika-Show and Cricfy are great options. These are third-party applications that provide the thrill of the game without any charges, enhancing your viewing experience significantly.

A look at the Starting XI's of both the teams

Australia's playing XI: Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Brendan Doggett, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Scott Boland.

England's probable playing XI: Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Zak Crawley, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) Ben Duckett, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Mark Wood.

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