2009
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

After the 0–5 defeat of 2006–07, England won the Ashes back at home in 2009, beating Australia 2–1. The series opened at Cardiff, where Australia declared on 674 for 6 and England, having made 435, ended on 252 for 9 to draw. England went ahead at Lord's, London, making 425 and declaring on 311 for 6 before dismissing Australia for 215 and 406 to win by 115 runs.

Birmingham was drawn, England leading by 113 on first innings and Australia reaching 375 for 5 in their second innings. Australia levelled at Leeds, dismissing England for 102 in the first innings and winning by an innings and 80 runs, which set up a decider at The Oval, London. There England made 332 and declared on 373 for 9, bowled Australia out for 160 and 348, and won by 197 runs to take the series.

Head coach

Andy Flower

Captain

Andrew Strauss

Record

P5 W2 D2 L1