1946–47
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

England's 1946–47 tour of Australia began with two innings defeats. Australia made 645 in Brisbane and bowled England out for 141 and 172 to win by an innings and 332 runs, then declared at 659 for eight in Sydney and won by an innings and 33 runs despite England's second-innings 371.

England held on for draws in the next two Tests, finishing on 310 for seven in Melbourne after Australia's second-innings 536, and declaring at 340 for eight in Adelaide, where Australia were 215 for one at the end. In the final Test in Sydney, England led 280 to 253 on first innings but were bowled out for 186, and Australia reached 214 for five to win by five wickets and take the series 3–0.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1986)

Captain

Wally Hammond, Norman Yardley

Record

P5 W0 D2 L3