Cricket's oldest and fiercest rivalry. 140+ years of glory, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments — all searchable, all at your fingertips.
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A brief history of cricket's greatest contest
When Australia defeated England at The Oval, a satirical obituary declared English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." England's captain vowed to "recover those ashes" — and a legend was born.
The tiny terracotta urn — just 15 cm tall — remains permanently at Lord's Cricket Ground, regardless of who wins. The teams compete for the pride of holding the Ashes, contested every two years between Australia and England.
A modern series consists of 5 Test matches. The team that wins more matches wins the series. If drawn, the team that held the Ashes retains them. It is the pinnacle of Test cricket.
The Ashes Hub is an AI-powered one-stop shop for every Ashes record. Ask about batting, bowling, fielding, partnerships, venues, oddities, and more — in your own words.
The possibilities are endless — here are just a few
Most runs, highest averages, centuries, double centuries, fastest centuries, venue-specific stats, 4th innings heroics.
Top wicket-takers, best figures, 5-wicket and 10-wicket hauls, most maidens, hat-tricks, dismissal breakdowns.
Most catches, stumpings, dismissals in a match or series, best fielders by position.
Most ducks, closest finishes, lowest totals, highest chases, youngest debutants, all-rounders with 1000+ runs & 100+ wickets.