The Ashes 2025-26 Betting Odds
Date: 21 November - 8 January
Contest: CRICKET
Location: -
Source: Bet365
Time Stamp: 30 October 2025
Odds Subject to Change
The Ashes. Few sporting rivalries carry this kind of weight. Australia vs England - two nations bound by cricketing history, divided by pride, and forever battling for one of the smallest but most coveted trophies in sport: a tiny urn said to contain the ashes of English cricket.
The origins trace back to 1882 when Australia stunned England at The Oval, prompting a mock obituary in The Sporting Times that declared the death of English cricket. From that moment, "The Ashes" was born. Since then, the series has evolved into a global event - part tradition, part spectacle, and all fire. Five Tests, two teams, and a century's worth of grudges.
Australia enters the 2025-26 series as defending champions and the bookmakers' clear pick. Their pace attack remains world-class, their batting stacked with match-winners. England, though, will be desperate to reclaim the urn after several years of disappointment down under. Expect high scoring, aggressive declarations, and some psychological warfare along the way.
Outright Winner Odds
(As listed on Bet365 - book closes November 20, 6:30 PM)
Australia at 1.66 tells the story - home advantage, stable lineup, and depth across formats. England at 2.87 offers some value for those believing in Bazball's revival on foreign soil. A tie at 9.00? History suggests you'd be brave to back it.
Top Batter Odds
(Book closes November 20, 6:30 PM)
From classic stroke makers to power hitters, this market is loaded with intrigue.
Australia:
- SPD Smith 4.50
- TM Head 7.50
- BM Duckett 10.00
- MT Renshaw 15.00
- M Labuschagne 11.00
- MS Harris 19.00
- A Carey 29.00
England:
- JE Root 5.50
- HC Brook 6.50
- CD Green 10.00
- BA Stokes 15.00
- JL Smith 17.00
- Z Crawley 17.00
- OJD Pope 19.00
Steve Smith at 4.50 remains the benchmark. His record against England is ridiculous, and he loves big series pressure. Root at 5.50 is the only man close - a proven run machine who thrives against Australia's short stuff. Brook at 6.50 is the aggressive wildcard; if his timing clicks early, the odds may look generous in hindsight. Long shots like Head at 7.50 or Stokes at 15.00 carry genuine upside for bettors chasing returns, especially in a series likely to feature flat pitches early on.
Top Bowler Odds
(Book closes November 20, 6:30 PM)
Australia:
- MA Starc 4.33
- NM Lyon 5.50
- JR Hazlewood 6.00
- SM Boland 6.50
- PJ Cummins 8.00
England:
- JC Archer 6.50
- JC Tongue 10.00
- BA Stokes 13.00
- MA Wood 23.00
- S Bashir 17.00
Mitchell Starc heads the market at 4.33 - no surprise given his track record at home and his ability to take wickets with the new ball. Lyon (5.50) remains a consistent threat, especially as pitches deteriorate. England's value might lie with Archer at 6.50 or Wood at 23.00 if fitness holds; both can rattle Australia's top order when conditions suit.
Australia's combination of depth, discipline, and power positions them as the team to beat once again. But The Ashes have a way of rewriting narratives - collapses, comebacks, and unlikely heroes are part of its DNA. One bad session can swing an entire series.
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