Hosted by Australia

1920–21
The Ashes⁠

England: Lost 0–5

How England performed

England lost all five Tests of the 1920–21 series in Australia. The tour began in Sydney with a 377-run defeat, Australia's second-innings 581 putting the match beyond England, who were bowled out for 190 and 281. In Melbourne, Australia's 499 brought victory by an innings and 91 runs.

England led 447 to 354 on first innings in Adelaide, but Australia replied with 582 and England, all out for 370 in the fourth innings, lost by 119 runs. Australia then won by eight wickets in Melbourne and by nine wickets in Sydney, completing a 5–0 series win.

Head coach
None (the first was appointed in 1986)
Captain
Johnny Douglas
Record
P5 W0 D0 L5

England fixtures

England: 1920–21 Ashes

5 matches

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