2025/26 The Ashes Top Batter Odds - Travis Head and Harry Brook make strides after first Test
The 2025 Ashes series begins on 21 November, showcasing top cricketers like Steven Smith, Joe Root, and Harry Brook. Smith, despite a recent dip in performance, is poised to lead with odds of 4.50. Joe Root, though struggling in Australia, remains a favorite, while Harry Brook, untested in Australia, brings excitement with odds of 6.50. Travis Head shines at home, adding to the Australian arsenal. Notable outsiders include Marnus Labuschagne with potential for standout innings. Consistency remains a key factor in determining top performers throughout the series.
- Ashes series starts on 21 Nov 2025 with top batsmen in focus.
- Smith leads odds, but Root & Brook also key contenders.
- Excitement around potential performances in Australian conditions.
The first Test is complete and it wasn't a good one for batsmen at all. The only English player to surpass 50 was Harry Brook while Travis Head smashed 123 in the second innings as Australia chased down 205 to win.
Travis Head has taken over as the favourite ahead of Steve Smith with Harry Brook moving from third to second favourite. However, with only one Test down and not many runs being scored, this is very likely to change.
Head, however, remains a good pick as the injury to Usman Khawaja means the left hander could potentially open for the rest of the series.
2025/26 Top Batter Odds
Below are the odds of the Top Batsmen for The Ashes. As the series progresses, odds are likely to change. Last updated on 3 December 2025.
| Batsman | Odds |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | 2.80 |
| Harry Brook | 7.00 |
| Steven Smith | 7.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 7.50 |
| Joe Root | 9.00 |
| Ben Duckett | 9.00 |
| Ollie Pope | 12.00 |
| Jamie Smith | 13.00 |
| Chris Green | 17.00 |
| Ben Stokes | 26.00 |
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