Australia vs England Prediction 5th Test, England tour of Australia 2025

The fourth Test between Australia and England ended within two days, and it was like a rapid train. Eventually, England found a moment to celebrate and won a test match in Australia after almost 15 years. England’s 18-match losing streak in Australia was broken as they beat the hosts by four wickets. Josh Tongue was at his best and bowled accurately and used the conditions to play a crucial role in England’s win.

Australia would be disappointed after that defeat, as they couldn’t perform well with the bat. It’s fair to say that they didn’t look like they were competing in the game, and England used that opportunity to earn some WTC points. Now, these two teams will step on the field for the final time in this series. The fifth test will be live at 5 AM IST on Sunday at Sydney Cricket Ground. Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement, and it will be the last time that he will step on the field wearing baggy green for Australia.

AUS vs ENG: Match Info.

• ·         Series: England tour of Australia 2025
• ·         Match: Australia vs England, 5th Test
• ·         Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
• ·         Time: 5:00 AM IST
• ·         Date: January 4-8, 2026 (Sunday-Thursday)

Australia vs England: Head-to-Head: AUS (155) – ENG (113)

England’s win at MCG was their 113th in Tests against Australia. There have been 365 tests between these two rivals overall. Australia have won a total of 155 games, whereas 97 matches have ended in a draw.

AUS vs ENG: Pitch Report

SCG is known for producing batting surfaces in Test matches. The batters can find runs in the first two days, but the wicket will slow down as the game progresses on. Spinners will get assistance on the final two days. Adding to that, the overcast conditions on the first two days will add to the assistance for the fast bowlers.

AUS vs ENG: Live Streaming Details

• ·         TV: Star Sports Network
• ·         Digital: Jio Hotstar (App or website)

AUS vs ENG: Weather Report

The weather forecast for the first two scheduled days indicates rain in Sydney, while it will be clear for the final three days of the test. The temperature is predicted to be around 26-28°C, with a moderate wind speed of 8-12 kmph and humidity between 55 and 70 percent.

AUS vs ENG: Last Five Results

England: L, L, L, L, W

Australia: W, W, W, W, L

Australia vs England: Announced XIs:

Australia: T. Head, J. Weatherald, M. Labuschagne, S. Smith (c), U. Khawaja, A. Carey (wk), C. Green, T. Murphy, M. Starc, M. Neser, S. Boland

England: Z. Crawley, B. Duckett, J. Bethell, J. Root, H. Brook, B. Stokes (c), J. Smith (wk), W. Jacks/S. Bashir, M. Potts, B. Carse, J. Tongue

AUS vs ENG: Probable Best Batter

England: Zak Crawley has been the best English batter in this series. He has played some crucial knocks at the top of the order. His knock in the second innings at MCG was important for England’s win.

Australia: Travis Head has been miles ahead of the other batters on this tour. He has scored 437 runs at an average of 54.62 and a strike rate close to 85. One good innings from him can turn the game in favor of Australia.

AUS vs ENG: Probable Best Bowler

England: Josh Tongue was introduced in the third test, and he impressed everyone with his ability. In two tests, he has taken 12 wickets and is bowling the fuller length, which is needed here in Australia.

Australia: Mitchell Starc has been the best bowler on this tour. He knows about these conditions and have bowled the perfect lengths. With 26 wickets, he is the man for Australia with the ball.

Australia vs England Today’s Match Prediction: England won the fourth test, and it must have helped them to gain confidence. So, we can expect even better body language for them in Sydney. They changed their plans with the ball and bowled fuller, which benefitted them. With the bat, they can’t outperform Australia, but surely, they can do it with the ball.

Because Australia largely depends on Mitchell Starc. So, England can target him or not lose wickets to him. But not many teams have beaten Australia in Australia in consecutive matches. That is why we believe that Australia will come out with better performance and win at SCG.

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