England to play one practice match ahead of Ashes 2025-26
What's the story
England will play a solitary official practice game against England Lions at Lilac Hill in Perth, before the all-important Ashes 2025-26. Cricket Australia confirmed the fixture as part of a three-match tour by the England Lions, which will run in tandem with the Ashes series in Australia. The three-day red-ball game is scheduled from November 13-15 at Lilac Hill, the home ground of Midland Guildford Cricket Club.
Tour details
England Lions's tour of Australia
As per ESPNcricinfo, the England Lions feature in three matches on their tour of Australia. After the game against England, they will face a Cricket Australia XI at Lilac Hill. The second match is likely to feature emerging "fringe Australian domestic and Under-19 players" not participating in the Shield round, starting November 22.
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Schedule of England Lions
Schedule of England Lions: November 13-15: England vs England Lions, Lilac Hill (Perth). November 21-24: CA XI vs England Lions, Lilac Hill (Perth), December 5-8: Australia A vs England Lions, Allan Border Field (Brisbane).
Ashes
When will the Ashes start?
The Perth Stadium will host the Ashes opener from November 21. The second Test will be held at The Gabba, Brisbane, starting December 4. The series will then move to Adelaide (December 17) before the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne (December 26). Sydney will host the New Year's Test from January 3. The 2023 Ashes in England was drawn, with Australia retaining the urn.