The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

An almighty scare - but are England learning?
An almighty scare - but are England learning?
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:39:29 GMT

Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

England survive scare to beat Nepal in World Cup thriller
England survive scare to beat Nepal in World Cup thriller
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:39:07 GMT

Will Jacks' late flurry of 39 runs off 18 balls proved to be key as England narrowly avoid a shocking upset against minnows Nepal, winning by four runs in their opening game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

'Experience told' in World Cup defeat - Stirling
'Experience told' in World Cup defeat - Stirling
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:36:36 GMT

Ireland captain Paul Stirling says his side lacked a cutting edge in vital periods of the game as they lost by 20 runs to co-hosts Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup Group B opener.

'Catalogue of errors' as Ireland drop several catches against Sri Lanka
'Catalogue of errors' as Ireland drop several catches against Sri Lanka
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:47:45 GMT

Ireland drop multiple catches in a poor fielding display against Sri Lanka in their opening game at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

England deny Nepal in final-ball World Cup thriller
England deny Nepal in final-ball World Cup thriller
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:48:58 GMT

England fight from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.

Pakistan officials meet ICC over India boycott
Pakistan officials meet ICC over India boycott
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:46:37 GMT

Officials from the ICC and the PCB will meet in Lahore on Sunday for talks over Pakistan's planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India.

Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan
Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:25:59 GMT

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.

England survive World Cup scare against Nepal
England survive World Cup scare against Nepal
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:01:00 GMT

England beat Nepal by 4 runs in a last ball thriller

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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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