The Ashes 2023: What time does the fifth Test start in Australia?

Bryn Wakefield

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Australia will have the chance to win an Ashes series in England for the first time since 2001, as they head to The Oval for the fifth Test. 

While the Aussies will retain the Ashes, the series is far from over, with England determined to force a draw and prove its cricket superiority.

There has been no shortage of controversy and tension between the two cricketing nations across four tests, with plenty more to come in the final Test.

What time does the fifth Test start in Australia?

The fifth Test starts at 11am local time in England, which means a late start for Australian cricket fans, with the Test scheduled to begin at 8pm (AEST). The broadcast will commence 30 minutes earlier at 7:30pm (AEST).

Sydney/Melbourne

Brisbane

Adelaide

Perth

8pm

8pm

7:30pm

6pm

How to watch and live stream the fifth Test in Australia 

Every Test match of the 2023 Ashes will be shown live and free on Channel 9 and the 9 Network, as well as livestreamed on 9Now.

When are The Ashes 2023?

The fifth Ashes Test will begin on July 27 at 8pm (AEST). 

First Test June 16 - 21 Australia won by two wickets
Second Test June 28 - July 3 Australia won by 43 runs
Third Test July 6 - 11 England won by three wickets
Fourth Test July 19 - 24 Match Drawn
Fifth Test July 27 - August 1 TBD

The Ashes 2023 top runscorers

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English opener Zak Crawley leads all runscorers, after notching a near double-century at Old Trafford. He sits atop the rankings, despite playing only seven innings compares to the Aussies' eight. 

Usman Khawaja has been the pick of the batsmen for Australia, taking a century in the series opener and backing it up with important contributions at Lord's and Headingley.

Ben Stokes blasted an impressive century in the second Test, before adding an impressive 80 in the third Test, while Joe Root has been a consistent contributor for England.

1. Zak Crawley (ENG) 385
2. Usman Khawaja (AUS) 377
3. Ben Stokes (ENG) 360
4. Joe Root (ENG) 316
5. Travis Head (AUS) 315
6. Marnus Labuschagne (AUS) 306
7. Harry Brook (ENG) 271
8. Steve Smith (AUS) 248
9. Jonny Bairstow (ENG) 240
10. Ben Duckett (ENG) 238

The Ashes 2023 most wickets

Stuart Broad has been in red-hot form across the first four matches, taking 18 wickets and causing headaches for the visitors. Pat Cummins took six-fa in the first innings at Headingley and has taken the most wickets for the Aussies.

1. Stuart Broad (ENG) 18
2. Pat Cummins (AUS) 16
3. Mitchell Starc (AUS) 15
4. Josh Hazelwood (AUS) 12
5. Chris Woakes (ENG) 10

Bryn Wakefield

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Bryn is a content producer for Sporting News, covering AFL and Australian Rules Football. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, he has thrived in the passionate sporting city, desperate for ultimate success despite its underdog tag.