Ashes Player Statistics
Complete England vs Australia Player Records & Performance Data
Comprehensive Ashes statistics including batting averages, bowling figures, centuries, wickets, and legendary performances from 1882 to present
Highest Run Scorers in Ashes History
Leading Ashes run-scorers from England vs Australia Test matches. Click on any player to view detailed Ashes statistics and records.
Rank | Player | Country | Runs | Matches | Average | Centuries | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 🦘Australia | 5028 | 37 | 89.78 | 19 | ||
2 | 🏴England | 3636 | 41 | 54.26 | 12 | ||
3 | 🏴England | 2852 | 33 | 51.85 | 9 | ||
4 | 🦘Australia | 3207 | 35 | 59.76 | 11 | ||
5 | 🏴England | 2642 | 38 | 48.09 | 8 | ||
6 | 🦘Australia | 2743 | 40 | 45.71 | 9 | ||
7 | 🏴England | 2603 | 34 | 56.8 | 8 | ||
8 | 🦘Australia | 2555 | 36 | 44.68 | 8 | ||
9 | 🏴England | 2541 | 27 | 60.5 | 8 | ||
10 | 🦘Australia | 2476 | 45 | 49.52 | 10 |
Leading Wicket Takers in Ashes History
Most successful Ashes bowlers from England and Australia. Click on any player to view detailed Ashes bowling statistics and best performances.
Rank | Player | Country | Wickets | Matches | Average | 5-Wicket Hauls | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 🦘Australia | 195 | 36 | 23.5 | |||
2 | 🏴England | 175 | 38 | 28.64 | |||
3 | 🦘Australia | 157 | 30 | 21.5 | |||
4 | 🏴England | 154 | 35 | 27.32 | |||
5 | 🏴England | 148 | 36 | 27.5 | |||
6 | 🏴England | 137 | 34 | 25.2 | |||
7 | 🦘Australia | 128 | 24 | 23.42 | |||
8 | 🦘Australia | 114 | 26 | 26.5 | |||
9 | 🏴England | 112 | 28 | 25.18 | |||
10 | 🦘Australia | 103 | 24 | 29.75 |
Current Ashes Stars
Key England vs Australia players to watch in Ashes 2025-2026, featuring current Ashes statistics and recent form
Steve Smith
Batter
Pat Cummins
Fast Bowler
Joe Root
Batter
James Anderson
Fast Bowler
Ben Stokes
All-rounder
Nathan Lyon
Spin Bowler
Harry Brook
Batter
Mitchell Starc
Fast Bowler
Ashes Records & Milestones
Legendary Ashes performances and records from England vs Australia cricket history
Ashes Batting Records
Highest Individual Score
Len Hutton
364
1938
Most Runs in Series
Don Bradman
974
1930
Highest Batting Average
Don Bradman
89.78
Most Centuries
Don Bradman
19
Fastest Century
Adam Gilchrist
57 balls
2006
Most Hundreds in Series
Don Bradman
6
1930
Most Ducks
Warren Bardsley
7
Most Catches (non-wicketkeeper)
Mark Waugh
78
Ashes Bowling Records
Most Wickets
Shane Warne
195
Best Innings Bowling
Jim Laker
10/53
1956
Best Match Bowling
Jim Laker
19/90
1956
Best Bowling Average
Sydney Barnes
83
Most 5-Wicket Hauls
Shane Warne
10
Hat-tricks
4 players
4 times
Most Maiden Overs
Derek Underwood
-
Best Economy Rate
Tich Freeman
-
Ashes Fielding Records
Most Dismissals (WK)
Ian Healy
120
Australia
Most Catches (WK)
Ian Healy
105
Australia
Most Stumpings (WK)
Alan Knott
8
England
Most Catches (fielder)
Mark Waugh
78
Australia
Most Dismissals in Innings
Jack Russell
5
England
Ashes Team Records
Highest Team Score
England
903/7
1938
Lowest Team Score
Australia
53
1948
Largest Victory
Australia
Innings + 579 runs
1934
Narrowest Victory
England
2 runs
2005
Most Runs in Series
Australia
4179
1948
Most Wickets in Series
England
86
1953
Longest Match
10 days
1938
Highest Attendance
350,000
Ashes Statistics Summary
Key Ashes cricket statistics showing the competitive nature of England vs Australia matches
🏴 England Ashes Highlights
- ✓Len Hutton's 364 remains the highest Ashes individual score (1938)
- ✓Jim Laker's 19 wickets in Ashes match is unbeaten (1956)
- ✓James Anderson: England's leading Ashes wicket-taker (175+)
- ✓Jack Hobbs: Most Ashes runs for England (3,636)
- ✓Ian Botham's 149* at Headingley: Greatest Ashes innings (1981)
🦘 Australia Ashes Highlights
- ✓Don Bradman's Ashes average of 89.78: Unbeatable record
- ✓Shane Warne: Most Ashes wickets (195)
- ✓Bradman's 974 runs in Ashes series (1930): Ultimate record
- ✓Glenn McGrath: 157 Ashes wickets at 21.50 average
- ✓The Invincibles: Undefeated 1948 Ashes tour