1950–51
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

The 1950–51 series opened with a low-scoring match in Brisbane, where England declared at 68 for seven in reply to Australia's 228 and Australia then declared at 32 for seven. England were bowled out for 122 in the fourth innings and lost by 70 runs.

Australia won the next three Tests as well: by 28 runs in Melbourne, after England had edged the first innings 197 to 194, by an innings and 13 runs in Sydney, and by 274 runs in Adelaide. England ended the series with an eight-wicket win in Melbourne, leading 320 to 217 on first innings and reaching 95 for two in the fourth. Australia took the series 4–1.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1986)

Captain

Freddie Brown

Record

P5 W1 D0 L4