Ashes Cricket Records Database
Complete Ashes records featuring leading run-scorers, wicket-takers, highest individual scores, best bowling figures, and all-time cricket statistics from 140+ years of England vs Australia rivalry.
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Ashes Batting Records
Leading Ashes Batting Records
Most prestigious Ashes cricket batting achievements and records
Record | Player | Team | Record | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Don Bradman | Australia | 5,028 | 1928-1948 |
| Highest Average | Don Bradman | Australia | 99.94 | 1928-1948 |
| Most Centuries | Don Bradman | Australia | 19 | 1928-1948 |
| Most Runs (England) | Jack Hobbs | England | 3,636 | 1908-1929 |
| Most Runs (Modern Era) | Steve Smith | Australia | 3,487 | 2013-2023 |
| Most 50+ Scores | Steve Waugh | Australia | 32 | 1985-2004 |
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Ashes Bowling Records
Leading Ashes Bowling Records
Most prestigious Ashes cricket bowling achievements and records
Record | Player | Team | Record | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Wickets | Shane Warne | Australia | 195 | 1993-2007 |
| Best Innings | Shane Warne | Australia | 8/71 | 1993-2007 |
| Most Wickets (Fast Bowler) | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 157 | 1997-2007 |
| Most Wickets (England) | Stuart Broad | England | 151 | 2007-2023 |
| Best Match Figures | Jim Laker | England | 19/90 | 1948-1959 |
| Most 5-Wicket Hauls | Dennis Lillee | Australia | 11 | 1971-1984 |
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Top 10 Ashes Run-Scorers of All Time
Most Runs in Ashes Cricket History
Leading run-scorers from all Ashes series 1882-2023
Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Inn | Average | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Bradman | Australia | 5028 | 56 | 99.94 | 334 | 19 |
| 2 | Jack Hobbs | England | 3636 | 68 | 54.26 | 211 | 12 |
| 3 | Steve Smith | Australia | 3487 | 75 | 59.8 | 239 | 13 |
| 4 | Allan Border | Australia | 3222 | 68 | 56.51 | 205 | 7 |
| 5 | Wally Hammond | England | 2859 | 50 | 61.91 | 251 | 9 |
| 6 | Steve Waugh | Australia | 2769 | 81 | 45.07 | 200 | 10 |
| 7 | David Gower | England | 2663 | 57 | 51.21 | 215 | 7 |
| 8 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 2553 | 60 | 44.89 | 196 | 8 |
| 9 | Joe Root | England | 2544 | 58 | 47.62 | 186 | 6 |
| 10 | Arthur Morris | Australia | 2534 | 56 | 46.48 | 206 | 9 |
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Top 10 Ashes Wicket-Takers of All Time
Most Wickets in Ashes Cricket History
Leading wicket-takers from all Ashes series 1882-2023
Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Average | Best | 5WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Warne | Australia | 195 | 36 | 23.68 | 8/71 | 10 |
| 2 | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 157 | 30 | 20.92 | 8/38 | 7 |
| 3 | Stuart Broad | England | 151 | 40 | 28.43 | 8/15 | 6 |
| 4 | Hugh Trumble | Australia | 141 | 32 | 20.88 | 8/65 | 8 |
| 5 | Dennis Lillee | Australia | 128 | 24 | 23.68 | 6/66 | 11 |
| 6 | Bob Willis | England | 117 | 31 | 25.2 | 8/43 | 7 |
| 7 | Fred Trueman | England | 115 | 30 | 21.68 | 7/44 | 6 |
| 8 | Ian Botham | England | 114 | 36 | 27.54 | 6/58 | 6 |
| 9 | James Anderson | England | 112 | 33 | 30.18 | 6/47 | 4 |
| 10 | Nathan Lyon | Australia | 107 | 25 | 31.27 | 6/124 | 4 |
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Individual Ashes Cricket Records
Don Bradman
Len Hutton
Jim Laker
Jim Laker
Gilbert Jessop
Steve Smith
Ashes Team Records
Australia vs England Team Records
Comparative team achievements in Ashes cricket history
Category | Australia | England | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Innings Total | 751/1d | 903/7d | Sydney 1938 / The Oval 1938 |
| Lowest Innings Total | 53 | 45 | Lord's 1886 / Sydney 1887 |
| Largest Victory | Innings & 579 runs | Innings & 579 runs | The Oval 1938 / Brisbane 1946 |
| Most Series Wins | 34 | 32 | 1882-2023 |
| Most Test Wins | 145+ | 110+ | 1882-2023 |
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Ashes Partnership Records
Highest Partnerships
Record partnerships in Ashes cricket history
Don Bradman & Bill Ponsford
Australia
1934 • Headingley, Leeds
Herbert Sutcliffe & Jack Hobbs
England
1926 • Lord's, London
Ricky Ponting & Michael Clarke
Australia
2005 • Sydney
Alastair Cook & Jonathan Trott
England
2010 • Adelaide
Ashes Fielding Records
Most Catches (Outfield)
Mark Waugh
Australia • 45 matches
1991-2002
Most Catches (Non-WK)
Wally Hammond
England • 36 matches
1927-1947
Most Dismissals (WK)
Rod Marsh
Australia • 39 matches
1970-1984
Most Dismissals (WK)
Alan Knott
England • 38 matches
1967-1981
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About Ashes Cricket Records
Ashes cricket records represent the pinnacle of achievement in one of sport's greatest rivalries. From Don Bradman's unmatched batting average of 99.94 to Shane Warne's mesmerizing 195 wickets, these records tell the story of over 140 years of competitive cricket between England and Australia. The Ashes records database showcases legendary performances that have defined generations of cricketers.
The batting records feature some of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game. Don Bradman's 5,028 runs at an average of 99.94 remains one of the most remarkable sporting achievements in history. English legends like Jack Hobbs, Wally Hammond, and modern greats like Alastair Cook and Joe Root have all left their mark on Ashes cricket records. Steve Smith's modern-era dominance demonstrates that the Ashes continues to produce exceptional talent and memorable performances.
Ashes bowling records highlight the skill and precision required to succeed at the highest level. Shane Warne's 195 wickets revolutionized spin bowling in Ashes cricket, while Glenn McGrath's relentless accuracy made him one of the greatest fast bowlers in Ashes history. English bowlers like Stuart Broad, with 151 wickets, and the legendary Jim Laker, whose 19-wicket match remains unbeaten, exemplify the rich bowling heritage in Ashes cricket records.
Team records in Ashes cricket show the competitive balance between the nations. Australia leads with 34 series victories compared to England's 32, reflecting the closely contested nature of this historic rivalry. Individual records like Len Hutton's 364 and Jim Laker's 19-90 showcase the extraordinary performances that make Ashes cricket so compelling. These records continue to inspire current and future generations of cricketers representing England and Australia.
Explore our complete Ashes records database to discover more about the players, matches, and moments that have defined cricket's most famous rivalry. From the earliest Ashes series in 1882 to the modern era, these records represent excellence, determination, and sporting greatness in Ashes cricket competition.
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Batting Records
- • Most Runs in Career
- • Highest Individual Score
- • Most Centuries
- • Highest Batting Average
- • Most Fifty-Plus Scores
Bowling Records
- • Most Wickets in Career
- • Best Innings Figures
- • Best Match Figures
- • Most Five-Wicket Hauls
- • Best Bowling Average
Team Records
- • Highest Innings Total
- • Lowest Innings Total
- • Largest Victory Margin
- • Most Series Wins
- • Most Test Victories