Ashes 2025 is beginning on 21st November with the match scheduled to be played at the Perth Stadium in Perth. This article covers the pitch report and stadium’s Test records.
Ashes 2025, AUS vs ENG 1st Test: Perth Stadium Pitch Report
The first Test of The Ashes 2025-26 between Australia and England at Perth Stadium promises an exciting contest on a pitch expected to offer a balanced challenge to both batsmen and bowlers. The head curator Isaac McDonald has aimed to prepare a surface similar to the one used in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, which saw an intense battle with 17 wickets falling on the first day due to seam movement and bounce, followed by calmer conditions that allowed batters to build innings.
Fast bowlers are likely to have an early advantage, particularly with the new ball, as the pitch offers good pace and carry, but as the match progresses, the surface is expected to ease out, making batting easier in later innings. Spin will have less impact, but spinners such as Nathan Lyon can exploit the bounce to trouble batters.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first is a crucial factor at Perth Stadium, where historically, the team batting first has won all five Tests played so far. The pitch’s bounce and pace typically favor fast bowlers early on, so patience and technical skill will be key for the batters. With the best balance aimed between bat and ball, this surface should provide an enthralling contest over the five days.
Similar: IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 Pitch Report: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Perth Stadium Test Stats Table
| Stat Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Total Tests played | 5 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 0 |
| Average 1st innings score | Approx. 320 |
| Highest team total | 622/7 (Australia vs England, 2024) |
| Lowest team total | 104 (England vs Australia, 2023) |
| Notable bowling average | Josh Hazlewood – 19.6 |
| Most wickets in Tests at venue | Nathan Lyon |
| Toss winner batting first wins | 100% (5/5 matches) |