2023
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

A 2–2 draw at home in 2023 left the Ashes with Australia, who had won 4–0 in 2021–22. England declared their first innings on 393 for 8 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, but Australia reached 282 for 8 in the fourth innings to win by two wickets. A 43-run defeat followed at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, England making 325 and 327 against Australia's 416 and 279.

England replied at Headingley, Leeds, dismissing Australia for 224 in their second innings and reaching 254 for 7 to win by three wickets. At Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England made 592 to lead by 275 on first innings, but the match was drawn with Australia on 214 for 5, which meant Australia retained the Ashes. England squared the series at The Kia Oval, Kennington, making 395 in their second innings and dismissing Australia for 334 to win by 49 runs.

Head coach

Brendon McCullum

Captain

Ben Stokes

Record

P5 W2 D1 L2