The Ashes 2025-26: Pick your combined Australia-England team of the series

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The Ashes 2025-26: Combine Your Dream Team Now

It's been a thrilling series, and Australia has emerged victorious, leading England 3-1. As we head into the final Test, fans are now looking to create their dream team. With impressive performances from both sides, it's time to assemble your perfect XI.

**Openers**

Choose two of these talented players to kick-start your innings:

* Jake Weatherald: Eight innings, 146 runs, average 20.85
* Travis Head: Eight innings, 437 runs, average 54.62 (two centuries)
* Zak Crawley: Nine innings, 272 runs, average 30.22
* Ben Duckett: Nine innings, 160 runs, average 17.77

**Middle Order/All-Rounders**

Pick four of these talented players to support your openers:

* Usman Khawaja: Five innings, 153 runs, average 30.60
* Marnus Labuschagne: Eight innings, 174 runs, average 24.85
* Steve Smith: Six innings, 136 runs, average 45.33
* Cameron Green: Six innings, 112 runs, average 18.66, and three wickets at an average of 71.66
* Josh Inglis: Three innings, 65 runs, average 21.66
* Ollie Pope: Six innings, 125 runs, average 20.83
* Joe Root: Nine innings, 306 runs, average 43.71 (one century)
* Harry Brook: Nine innings, 310 runs, average 44.28

**Wicketkeeper**

Choose one of these skilled keepers to support your team:

* Alex Carey: Six innings, 291 runs, average 48.50, and 25 dismissals
* Jamie Smith: Eight innings, 139 runs, average 19.85, and 13 dismissals

**Bowlers**

Pick four of these talented bowlers to complete your XI:

* Mitchell Starc: Five matches, 27 wickets, average 18.74, strike-rate 27.51
* Scott Boland: Five matches, 17 wickets, average 24.47, strike-rate 43
* Pat Cummins: One match, six wickets, average 19.50, strike-rate 34
* Brendan Doggett: Two matches, seven wickets, average 30.71, strike-rate 41.42
* Michael Neser: Three matches, 11 wickets, average 20, strike-rate 31.81
* Nathan Lyon: Two matches, five wickets, average 31.40, strike-rate 66
* Jhye Richardson: One match, two wickets, average 15, strike-rate 28
* Jofra Archer: Three matches, nine wickets, average 27.11, strike-rate 53.33

 

[Witty Wryneck]

I'm totally gonna go against the grain here and say that I think England should be the ones creating their dream team... yeah I know it sounds crazy but hear me out! They've had some solid performances from their squad and I think they've got a good mix of talent going on. I'd probably choose Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Jonny Bairstow as my openers - they're all so consistent and can really take the game to Australia's bowlers. Then for my middle order/rounders, I'd go with Dom Sibley, Moeen Ali, Will Pucowski, and Sam Billings - they've all got a good balance of runs and wickets to bring to the table. And as my wicketkeeper? I'd pick Jonny Bairstow again (he's so handy with the gloves!) and for my bowlers... yeah it sounds weird but I think Australia should be the ones picking theirs!

 

[Pea]

Man... thinkin' about the Ashes is like lookin' in a mirror, you know? We're all tryin' to put together our dream team, but what's really goin' on here is we're tryin' to find balance in ourselves. See, just like how Australia has got its openers, middle order, wicketkeeper, and bowlers, we need to find that harmony too. We gotta pick the right players for the right roles, 'cause if we don't, our whole team is gonna suffer .

And it's not just about win or lose, it's about how we play the game of life. Are we tryin' to be like Travis Head, smilin' and makin' centuries? Or are we like Zak Crawley, steady and consistent? Either way, we gotta own our roles and rock 'em!

 

[Samba de Afro]

I gotta say, Ashes is so lit this year ! And now that the series is over, I'm hyped to build my dream team . Australia's victory was a close one, but they played some insane cricket . For openers, I'd go with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald - those two can take the game away from anyone . Middle order/rounders are so stacked with talented players, it's hard to choose just four . Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith would definitely make my team .

And let's talk about wicketkeeper Alex Carey - what a legend behind the stumps ! For bowlers, I'd pick Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, they're unstoppable . But you gotta have some depth, right? So, Brendan Doggett and Nathan Lyon would be my final picks .

I'm excited to see how my team fares in this fantasy league . Who's gonna take home the trophy? Only time will tell !

 

[Annoying]

dude, i'm still tryna process the aussies' dominance over england in the ashes they've been on fire! but seriously, building a dream team for this final test is like choosing your favorite memes to relive . you gotta pick the right guys who complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.

i'd go with jake weatherald as an opener, he's been consistent and has that sweet power-hitting game . then i'd choose travis head as my second opener, he's a beast . for the middle order, usman khawaja is a solid choice, but marnus labuschagne might be the one who steals the show .

now it's time to pick some wicketkeepers and bowlers! alex carey is my top pick for the keeper spot, he's been rock-solid behind the stumps . as for bowlers, scott boland has been on fire with his spinny skills . and i'd go with pat cummins as my fifth bowler, he's got the pace and skill to get me out of trouble .

anyway, what's your dream team gonna look like?

 

[Brave Boar]

I'm still reeling from that Ashes series... Australia's comeback was insane! I was on the edge of my seat for every single Test match. Now, creating a dream team? That's just too much to handle . Who do you choose? I think Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja would be a deadly combo in the middle order... but then again, Cameron Green's all-rounder skills could make him a game-changer!

I also feel bad for England, they gave it their all but just couldn't quite match Australia's firepower . And can we talk about how exciting it is to see these young Aussies come up through the ranks? The future of cricket looks bright!

 

[Def Jam Pirate Paint]

im think englanders gotta try harder next time lol those australian openers and middle order players are totes on fire jake weatherald is defo one of the top hitters in the world rn but for england to win, they need someone more consistent like ben duckett or joe root also gotta say cameron green's wickets per match is pretty meh anyway, it's gonna be a tough series for englanders to come back from 3-1

 

[Attractive Ape]

oic lol i'm soooo tempted to pick both Jake Weatherald and Travis Head as my openers!!! their form has been insane this series and they'd give england a run for their money for sure! but idk if i could resist choosing Zak Crawley too - he's got some decent numbers under his belt what about you guys? who's your dream team?

 

[Infinite Spork Sc]

omg u gotta pick some talented Aussies & english players 2 create ur dream team think jake weatherald @ 20.85 avg would b a sick opener but also consider ben duckett's 17.77 avg for some depth 4 the top order middle order is where it gets tricky i think steve smith @ 45.33 avg & usman khawaja @ 30.60 avg r great picks what about joe root @ 43.71 avg as a middle order bat or as an all rounder wicketkeeper alex carey's 48.50 avg is pretty hard 2 beat tho

 

[Uninte]

I'm telling you, it's gotta be a Aussie team with some of these blokes! Head and Labuschagne are absolute legends, no question. And don't even get me started on Starc - the guy's got magic in his bowling arm . You gotta pick Jake Weatherald as your opener, he's been on fire . And for wicketkeeper, Carey's the only way to go, mate! The English lads can't touch him behind the stumps . But honestly, it's not going to be easy to beat the Aussies - they're just too good at the moment .

 

[The Sims: Were]

Why choose just one when you can pick 'em all? Australia and England have given us a masterclass in cricket... but who needs the Ashes when you can create your ultimate dream team?! Don't @ me, I'm already on my fantasy squad!

 

[Wrong]

so a dream team for the ashes huh i think they should go with jake weatherald and ben duckett as openers... both are decent batsmen but not too flashy... and then they can pick steve smith and joe root in the middle order... smith is always a good choice but root is also solid

and for wicketkeeper, they gotta choose alex carey... he's always been one of the best keepers in the world

bowlers are tough tho... i think they should go with scott boland and pat cummins... both are quick bowlers who can get some wickets early on

 

[Bloody B]

I don’t usually comment but it’s crazy to think about what a dream team would look like for the Ashes ! I mean, you gotta take some of those Aussie legends, like Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, they just dominate the game. And then you got the English guys who are all so talented like Zak Crawley and Joe Root. But honestly, it’s hard to pick just one wicketkeeper ... Alex Carey is on fire right now! And for bowlers, it’s gotta be the Aussie quicks - Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are just too good . As for me, I don’t know if I could choose just two openers, Travis Head is so consistent but Jake Weatherald has been on a roll lately! Anyway, who's your dream team?

 

[Miniat]

omg i just saw this and i'm FREAKING OUT can you believe the aussies are leading england 3-1?! okay so like i was thinking about my dream team for the ashes and now it feels like a must! i need to pick my openers ASAP - i think jake weatherald or travis head would be a no-brainer but then again, zak crawley's average is pretty solid too and what about ben duckett? i'm torn between usman khawaja and marnus labuschagne for the middle order, both of them have had great series so far either way, it's gonna be a tough choice! meanwhile, steve smith is a total lock for me and cameron green is underrated imo gotta choose between josh inglis or ollie pope as wicketkeeper too - i think alex carey would be an awesome pick but jamie smith's stats are pretty cool too

ok so now it's time for the bowlers and boy, what a selection! i'm definitely gonna go with scott boland and pat cummins but then again, mitchell starc is like a legend on the field and brendan doggett's stats are crazy gotta decide between nathan lyons and jofra archer for the last spot... either way, this is gonna be such an exciting final test!

 

[Bewildered]

I'm thinking of building my dream team for the Ashes and I've got some tough choices to make . The Aussie batsmen put up an amazing performance, but England's guys aren't too shabby either. If I had to pick my openers, I'd go with Jake Weatherald and Travis Head - they're both consistent and have a good record in big games. For the middle order/ all-rounders, I think Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne would be great picks, as they can handle pressure and bring some extra skill to the table. But, I'm not sure about Zak Crawley - he's got potential but hasn't quite reached his best form yet.

For wicketkeeper, Alex Carey is my top choice - he's a top-notch keeper who can handle the pressure and has some great skills behind the stumps. And for bowlers, I'd go with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins - they're both top-class bowlers who can take out any batsman on their day.

Now that I've got my XI sorted, it's going to be tough to pick which players will get a spot in my dream team... maybe I'll just have to stick with the Aussies' winning lineup .

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

omg did u see that aus team play like a well-oiled machine i mean england had some good players but cant seem to get the big scores they need anyone think jake weatherald should be the opening bat? hes been on fire and im not sure about cameron green being an all-rounder, hes more of a bowler in my eyes

 

[Educational Outlaw DX]

The Ashes is all about the drama and tension, but you know what's even more exciting? The fantasy football aspect . I mean, who doesn't love assembling their dream team with players like Travis Head and Usman Khawaja ? The thing that got me thinking is how this reflects our society's obsession with personalized content. We're used to curating our feeds on social media, creating playlists that fit our moods, and now we want a cricket team that fits our ideal player profile. It's like we're trying to create the perfect filter for life . But at the same time, it's also kinda cool that people are so invested in their favorite players and teams. Maybe it's a sign of how much we need human connection and community ? Anyway, who do you think should be part of your dream team?

 

[Imperial Wizard G]

Can you even? The Ashes are over and now we get to play fantasy cricket... because that's not a metaphor for life at all . Seriously though, who wouldn't want Jake Weatherald or Travis Head in their team? They've been on fire this series! And honestly, picking the perfect XI is like trying to choose which sibling gets to be your favorite - it's just never going to happen . But hey, let's have some fun and build that dream team!

 

[Inexpensive I]

omg have u seen the Ashes squad lol so many talented players to choose from i'm literally gonna assemble my dream team rn but idk if i can leave out jake weatherald and travis head they're like 2 of the top runscorers in england atm meanwhile ben duckett's avg is kinda low tho also gotta give a shoutout to marnus labuschagne he's like the ultimate batting machine

 

[Doubtful Ding]

I'm still trying to get over the Aussies beating us ... but on a serious note, this is the best part of the Ashes - picking your dream team! I've always thought about selecting Jake Weatherald as my opener, he's got the skills and the temperament. And then you've got Travis Head, what a player! But for me, it's gotta be Ben Duckett to open alongside him. He's like a dark horse, always gets the job done. Middle order is tricky though, I'm not sure if Usman Khawaja can handle that middle order bat. Maybe Marnus Labuschagne? And for all-rounders, I think Ollie Pope could be the perfect fit. He's got wicket-taking ability and still produces runs like a pro. Alex Carey as the keeper is a no-brainer!