The Ashes series is just around the corner. Starting Friday, England and Australia will face off at the Perth Stadium in Perth. Australia has held the Ashes trophy since 2017-18. England has drawn the series twice, but has never won it.
Australia has terrific record in this stadium
The series, which begins at Perth Stadium, will boost Australia’s confidence, offering a chance to start with a win, given Australia’s impressive record at this venue. Only five Tests have been played at Perth Stadium so far, winning four and losing one.
You might be surprised to learn that this will be the first Test match between England and Australia. This ground, which has hosted Tests since 2018, has never before seen the two teams play against each other. Meanwhile, Perth holds a special place for Australia. Australia has lost only one Test match at this venue. Therefore, the match starting Friday will not be easy for England.
Test cricket between Australia and England has a rich and glorious history. Since 1882, the Ashes series has been held every two years. 361 Tests have been played between the two countries. Australia has won 152 Tests, while England has won 112. Seven Tests have been drawn.
The Perth Test will be extremely difficult for England, as Australia has an excellent record at this venue. Australia has lost only one match in Perth. India is the only team to win against Australia at this ground. India defeated Australia in Perth in 2024. Additionally, Australia has won Tests in Perth against India (2018), Pakistan (2023), West Indies (2022), and New Zealand (2019). Australia played its first Test in Perth against India in 2018. India and Australia have faced each other twice at this venue, winning once each.
Australia’s highest total at Perth is 598 for 4. Marnus Labuschagne is the leading scorer at the venue, having amassed 524 runs in four Tests, including three centuries. Nathan Lyon is the leading bowler with 29 wickets in five Tests.
