1909
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

England took the lead in the 1909 series with a ten-wicket win in Birmingham, bowling Australia out for 74 and 151 and knocking off 105 without loss. It was their only victory.

Australia levelled at Lord's, London, winning by nine wickets after bowling England out for 121 in their second innings, and went ahead at Leeds, where England were dismissed for 87 in the fourth innings and lost by 126 runs. The last two Tests were drawn. In Manchester, England finished on 108 for three after Australia had declared at 279 for nine, and at The Oval, London, they were 104 for three when the match ended, Australia having declared at 339 for five. Australia won the series 2–1.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1986)

Captain

Archie MacLaren

Record

P5 W1 D2 L2