The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The Ashes are held by the team that most recently won the Test series. Overall, Australia has won 32 series, England 31 and five series have been drawn.
The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia in 1877, though the Ashes legend started later, after the ninth Test match played in 1882.
Five test matches played between them. The schedule of five test matches are:
Date | Match Details | Venue | |
Ground | City | ||
Jul 08 Wed – Jul 12 Sun | England vs Australia, 1st Test | Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
Jul 16 Thu – Jul 20 Mon | England vs Australia, 2nd Test | Lord’s | London |
Jul 29 Wed – Aug 02 Sun | England vs Australia, 3rd Test | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
Aug 06 Thu – Aug 10 Mon | England vs Australia, 4th Test | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
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