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How to watch the Ashes 2019 fifth Test: TV channel and live coverage details for England vs Australia

Jack Leach makes a great catch much to the delight of the Oval crowd - Action Images via Reuters
Jack Leach makes a great catch much to the delight of the Oval crowd - Action Images via Reuters

What is it?

It is the 71st Ashes series, the oldest cricket rivalry, and it takes place between England and Australia. The two countries take it in turns to host a five-Test series, normally every couple of years, with the winner keeping hold of the Ashes urn. The first series took place in 1882-83.

What are the fixtures dates?

What TV channel can I watch it on?

Sky Sports has exclusive live broadcast rights to England matches in England and is showing uninterrupted coverage of all five Ashes Tests.

Highlights will again be broadcast at the end of each day's play on Channel 5.

England's captain Joe Root reacts as Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates with team mates dismissing Dawid Malan during the fourth day of the fifth Ashes cricket test match - Credit:  REUTERS
The last Ashes series ended in disappointment for Joe Root and England Credit: REUTERS

And the BBC has the radio rights to all five Tests.

Alternatively, you can listen to Test Match Special on 5Live or follow live score updates and in-game analysis throughout with Telegraph Sport.

How to watch the Ashes live

If you haven't already got a Sky package, you can watch the Ashes through NOW TV with a Sky Sports Pass from £9.99.