England and Australia’s long-standing Test rivalry will continue as the two teams face each other in Ashes 2023 starting on June 16 with the first match being held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. The term Ashes was first used in 1882-83 when England lost to Australia on home soil. Here is a look at the two teams’ head-to-head record in this fiercely contested Test cricket series. (Pics: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-06-15 02:47 PM IST
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Australia and England have played 356 Test matches. Aussies have dominated the series as they have won 150 matches, 40 more than their rivals England. 96 matches ended in a draw.
Out of the 72 Ashes series played, Australia have claimed the title 34 times while England remain at 32 titles. The series ended in a draw 6 times.
Out of 171 games played in the English soil, the hosts have won 53 times and Australia 51. Rest 67 games ended in a draw.
Australian legend Sir Don Bradman holds the record of most runs scored in the history of England vs Australia Test matches whereas Australia’s Shane Warne remains the leading wicket-taker. (Pic: Getty Images/AFP)
In the last 10 Ashes series, Australia won 4 times whereas England claimed the title 5 times with 1 edition resulting in a draw. England last won the title in 2015. In the last Ashes series (2021-22), Australia defeated England 4-0 to win the title.
