In an exclusive coverage by Nine, the final battle in the Ashes series, the fifth test, will be broadcast live and free from 7.30pm AEST Thursday, July 27.
Australia has successfully retained the urn but is now aiming to prevent England from drawing the series. The action can be streamed on 9Now, as Australia fights to achieve a series win on English soil for the first time since 2001.
Australia’s prowess will be tested at The Oval in London where they aim to quash the spirits of the England team and their fervent fans. Marnus Labuschagne, after his outstanding century in the rain-curtailed fourth test, will be seeking robust support from openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner to guide Australia towards their third victory in this Ashes series.
The Australian team, under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, is all set to counteract England’s flamboyant and seemingly unflappable “Bazball” batting approach that proved victorious in the third test.
The Nine’s commentary team will be spearheaded by Roz Kelly.
Expert analysis will be provided by the likes of former Australian captain Mark Taylor, Ashes victor Ian Healy, and ex-international Callum Ferguson. Mark Taylor will be joined at the ground by Louise Ransome, and 9News reporter Sam Djodan will be reporting directly from London.
The broadcasting schedule of the fifth test, to be aired in HD on 9Now, varies as per the different time zones in Australia.
THE ASHES FIFTH TEST ON NINE: BROADCAST TIMES
Every day of play in HD streamed free on 9Now
Day 1 – Thursday, July 27
Sydney             7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm
Melbourne           7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane            7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm
Adelaide            7.00pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth               5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 2 – Friday, July 28
Sydney             7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm
Melbourne           7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane            7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm
Adelaide            7.00pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth               5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 3 – Saturday, July 29
Sydney             7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.15pm
Melbourne           7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane            7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.15pm
Adelaide            7.00pm on Channel 9HD
Perth               5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 4 – Sunday, July 30
Sydney             7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Melbourne           7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Brisbane            7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Adelaide            7.00pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Perth               5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Day 5 – Monday, July 31
Sydney             7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Melbourne           7.30pm on Channel 9HDÂ
Brisbane            7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Adelaide            7.00pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth               5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
9Now will offer comprehensive coverage of the Ashes, with numerous viewing options available after each day’s play. This includes mini-matches, full session replays, daily play highlights, every wicket taken, and a wrap-up of each day by Mark Taylor in “Tubby’s Takeaway”. Mini-matches will also be provided for each Test.
