Ashes 2019 fixtures list, match dates and TV schedule for England vs Australia Tests
The 2019 Ashes is underway and Australia have already taken a giant step towards retaining the urn with a 251-run thrashing of England at Edgbaston.
Now all eyes turn to the second Test at Lord's. Can England level the series?
Here is our guide to the fixture dates, TV coverage and more for this series of the Ashes.
Which dates are the fixtures?
First Test - Australia won by 251 runs
Second Test - Draw
Third Test - August 22-26 (Headlingley)
Fourth Test - September 4-8 (Old Trafford)
Fifth Test - September 12-16 (The Oval)
What time will they start?
Subject to weather, play will begin at 11am BST each day during each of the five Test matches.
What happened in the second Test?
Jofra Archer, Jack Leach and Ben Stokes shared the starring roles as England's captivating fifth-day victory charge came up four wickets short in a drawn second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Stokes hit 115 not out, his first century in two years, to set up the declaration, with the ferocious pace of debutant Archer and the nagging left-arm spin of Leach piling the pressure on Australia in a suitably tense finale.
The tourists, without key man Steve Smith due a concussion caused by a vicious Archer bouncer the previous afternoon, finished on 154 for six under failing light just before 7.30pm.
Stokes played wonderfully for his seventh Test hundred, allowing Joe Root the luxury of declaring 266 ahead with 48 overs left in the day, but the real tension revealed itself as England pursued the win during a compelling fourth innings.
Archer once again provided the adrenaline, rattling bodies, rapping helmets and taking three wickets to cap a remarkable first appearance, while Leach proved a brilliant foil with three of his own in the evening session.
Australia retained their 1-0 series lead courtesy of Smith's concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne, who made 59, and Travis Head, who finished 42 not out but was badly dropped by Jason Roy earlier in his innings.
What is each team's record?
Almost level, but not quite. Out of the 70 Test series so far, Australia have won 33 and England 32, with five draws.
There is a slightly wider margin when it comes to Tests, however. Out of 331 that have been played, Australia have won 135 to England's 106, with 90 draws.
What are the latest series odds?
England to win - 5/2
Australia to win - Evens
Draw - 10/3
What is our prediction?
Before the start of the series, you'd have put your money on England and home advantage. But then Australia stormed fortress Edgbaston - aided by injury to James Anderson and Steve Smith's brilliance - before a tense draw at Lord's. Now it's too close to call. If England can somehow negate Smith, they should still be able to come from behind and lift the urn.
How can I watch the Ashes on TV this summer?
Find out more in our handy how to watch guide.
