Ashes Records
England vs Australia Cricket Records & Statistics
Complete Ashes records including most runs, wickets, centuries, and individual achievements from over 140 years of England vs Australia cricket rivalry.
Complete Ashes Records & Statistics
Ashes records represent the pinnacle of cricketing achievement across one of sport's greatest rivalries. For over 140 years, England and Australia have contested the Ashes, producing legendary performances and setting benchmarks that define excellence in Test cricket. From Sir Donald Bradman's monumental batting average to Shane Warne's mesmerizing spin bowling, Ashes records tell the story of cricket's most celebrated series.
What makes Ashes records so special is the quality of opposition and the pressure of the England vs Australia rivalry. Every run scored and wicket taken in the Ashes represents a battle against elite opponents in the most intense Test cricket environment. These Ashes records have been forged at iconic venues like Lord's, The Oval, MCG, and SCG, where cricketing legends have etched their names into history through exceptional performances for England and Australia.
Ashes Hub 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of all Ashes records and statistics. Whether you're looking for leading run-scorers in Ashes Tests, highest wicket-takers, most centuries, best bowling figures, or team records, our complete Ashes records database has everything you need to understand the statistics behind the England vs Australia rivalry.
Most Ashes Runs (Bradman)
Most Ashes Wickets (Warne)
Most Ashes Centuries (Bradman)
Highest Ashes Average (Bradman)
Ashes Batting Records
Most Runs in Ashes History
| Rank | Player | Country | Runs | Average | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Donald Bradman | Australia | 5028 | 89.78 | 37 |
| 2 | Jack Hobbs | England | 3636 | 54.26 | 41 |
| 3 | Herbert Sutcliffe | England | 3341 | 60.73 | 54 |
| 4 | Steve Waugh | Australia | 3279 | 58.75 | 45 |
| 5 | Wally Hammond | England | 2859 | 57.78 | 33 |
Highest Individual Scores in Ashes
| Rank | Player | Country | Score | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Len Hutton | England | 364 | 1938 | The Oval |
| 2 | Reginald Foster | England | 287 | 1903 | Sydney |
| 3 | Neil Harvey | Australia | 254 | 1950 | Sydney |
| 4 | Steve Smith | Australia | 239 | 2019 | The Oval |
| 5 | Stan McCabe | Australia | 232 | 1938 | Sydney |
Ashes Bowling Records
Most Wickets in Ashes History
| Rank | Player | Country | Wickets | Average | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Warne | Australia | 195 | 25.48 | 36 |
| 2 | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 157 | 21.69 | 30 |
| 3 | James Anderson | England | 157 | 28.53 | 38 |
| 4 | Ian Botham | England | 148 | 27.54 | 36 |
| 5 | Hugh Trumble | Australia | 141 | 21.78 | 32 |
Best Bowling Figures in an Innings
| Rank | Player | Country | Figures | Wickets | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Laker | England | 19/90 | 19 | 1956 | Old Trafford |
| 2 | Bob Massie | Australia | 16/137 | 16 | 1972 | Lord's |
| 3 | Arthur Mailey | Australia | 9/121 | 9 | 1921 | Melbourne |
| 4 | Billy Barnes | England | 8/25 | 8 | 1890 | Sydney |
| 5 | Shane Warne | Australia | 8/71 | 8 | 1994 | Sydney |
Ashes Team Records
Highest Team Total
England's declaration at 903 remains the highest Ashes team score ever
Lowest Team Total
Australia's collapse to 42 at Lord's stands as the lowest Ashes innings
Biggest Win
Australia holds the record for biggest Ashes victory margin
Narrowest Win
England's 2-run win in 2005 is the closest Ashes Test finish
Ashes Special Records
Most Centuries
Most Five-Wicket Hauls
Most Catches
Most Matches
Ashes Records & Legacy
Ashes records represent excellence in Test cricket. Explore the achievements of legends from England and Australia who have defined the greatest rivalry in sport.