Ashes 2025: Why Focus Should Be on England’s Batting Revival — Not Just Australia’s Attack The series may be about buckle-up fast bowling, but the real test lies in the tenacity of the batters
- Nov 25, 2025
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The imminent 2025–26 Ashes series between England and Australia has most eyes on the Australian pace battery—with thunderbolts and bounce—but there’s a quieter story stirring on the batting side. While fast bowlers hog the headlines, it’s the batters who may ultimately determine how the series pans out.
England’s top order, in particular, finds itself at a crossroads. Having trailed behind in recent encounters, the question is whether their batters can adjust to the raw aggression and sustained pressure that Australia will bring. The conditions, pace and movement will test technique, nerve and patience—traits that tend to waver when the scoreboard doesn’t cooperate early.
On the flip side, Australia’s attack is experienced, well-oiled and intimidating, yet their batting has vulnerabilities too. It’s a reminder that cricket isn’t just about delivering fast-balls — it’s also about how batters absorb, adapt and counterattack. And that shift in mindset may well be the defining difference in this series.
