The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:54:57 GMT

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:22:11 GMT

Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:44:42 GMT

Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.

England close in on T20 semis spot with victory over Scotland
England close in on T20 semis spot with victory over Scotland
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:02:49 GMT

England put on an impressive batting display to defeat Scotland by 38 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match at Headingley.

Kemp and Gibson power England to 38-run win against Scotland
Kemp and Gibson power England to 38-run win against Scotland
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:43:40 GMT

Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson produce an unbeaten 61-run partnership off just 21 deliveries in England's 38-run victory over Scotland in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match at Headingley.

Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands, Pakistan eliminated
Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands, Pakistan eliminated
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:06:27 GMT

Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:58:56 GMT

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:44 GMT

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.

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The Ashes: Recent Winners

YEAR WINNER
2023 Series Drawn
2021/22 Australia
2019 Series Drawn
2017/18 Australia
2015 England
2013/14 Australia
2013 England
2010/11 England
2009 England
2006/07 Australia
2005 England
2002/03 Australia

The Ashes: Facts

Test Matches Played: 356

Test Match, Number of Victories: Australia - 152

Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 112

 

Australia

No. of Series Won: 34
No. of Series Lost: 32

England

No. of Series Won: 32
No. of Series Lost: 34

No. of Series Drawn: 7


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