The Ashes, a historic and fiercely contested cricket series, showcases the longstanding rivalry between England and Australia. Held once every two years, the series consists of four or five Test matches, with each nation hosting the series on an alternate basis since 1882. With a rich history spanning over a century, the Ashes has witnessed numerous memorable encounters, intense battles, and exceptional individual performances.
Over the course of the Ashes history, England and Australia have faced each other in a total of 72 series for the coveted urn. Australia has emerged victorious on 34 occasions, while England has claimed victory 32 times, with six series ending in draws. In such cases, the previous edition’s winner retains the urn, heightening the stakes and intensity of the rivalry.
Test Head-To-Head Record:
Total Matches: 340
England Victories: 108
Australia Victories: 140
Drawn Matches: 92
England’s Record vs. Australia:
Matches Played at Home: 171
Matches Won: 53
Matches Lost: 51
Matches Drawn: 67
England’s Record in Australia:
Matches Played in Australia: 185
Matches Won: 57
Matches Lost: 99
Matches Drawn: 29
Noteworthy Ashes Records:
Highest Total by England: 903/7 at The Oval in 1938
Highest Total by Australia: 729/6 at Lord’s in 1930
Lowest Total by England: 45 All Out at SCG in 1887
Lowest Total by Australia: 36 All Out at Edgbaston in 1902
Top Run Scorers:
Most Runs for England vs. Australia (All-Time): Jack Hobbs – 3636 runs in 71 innings
Most Runs for England vs. Australia (Current): Joe Root – 2016 runs in 56 innings
Most Runs for Australia vs. England (All-Time): Don Bradman – 5028 runs in 63 innings
Most Runs for Australia vs. England (Current): Steve Smith – 3044 runs in 56 innings
Century Makers:
Most Centuries for England vs. Australia (All-Time): Jack Hobbs – 12 centuries
Most Centuries for England vs. Australia (Current): Joe Root & Ben Stokes – 3 centuries each