Needless to say, England have been thrashed 3-nil as seen recently and that too, in the very series they still feel they could have emerged with a significantly better result. But then, talk is cheap… as said Daren Sammy. So whether or not, it makes sense to wax lyrical on the recent Ashes result or not, fact is, England have been hit where it hurts the most- akin to one knifing them in an agonisingly painful manner with the Aussies sporting the biggest smile.
It’s the Ashes, after all.
And the Ashes is one of the oldest and most famous rivalries in cricket since 1882
Over more than a century, the contest has produced unforgettable moments, legendary players and a long list of records. While Australia have often dominated, England’s Ashes history still includes several notable achievements.
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Overall Series Record
So far, more than 70 Ashes series have been played.
Don’t you reckon that 70 is a serious number?
Australia lead the overall count, having won the majority of series, while England trail but have enjoyed strong periods, especially when playing at home. England’s success has traditionally come on familiar conditions, where swing and seam bowling play a major role.
England’s Biggest Series Wins
England men’s national cricket team’s most famous Ashes triumph came in 2005. This is when the then team starring stalwarts of their sport, such as Freddie Flintoff, a certain KP, Strauss and company overcame the daunting ask of beating Australia, their arch rivals. This is also when England won the series 2–1 in a thrilling contest that is still considered one of the greatest in Test cricket history. England have also registered dominant home series wins such as 5–0 in 1928–29 and 4–0 in 2010–11, the latter being their last Ashes series win in Australia.
Highest Team Scores
England’s highest team total in Ashes Tests is 903/7 declared, scored against Australia at The Oval in 1938. The match ended in a draw, but the innings remains one of the greatest batting displays in Test history. Now, talk of big team scores and here you have a mountain? A colossal one at that, isn’t it?
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Leading England Run-Scorers
Sir Alastair Cook is England’s highest run-scorer in Ashes cricket, scoring over 2,400 runs across multiple series. Other great contributors include Wally Hammond, Kevin Pietersen, and Ian Bell, all of whom played key roles in England’s Ashes successes.
Bowling Records
Among bowlers, James Anderson leads England’s Ashes wicket tally in the modern era. Past legends like Ian Bothamand Fred Trueman also left a lasting impact with match-winning spells.
To sum it up!
England’s Ashes record may not tilt in their favour overall, but their history is rich with iconic performances, unforgettable series and players who rose to the occasion when it mattered most.
