Ashes records that might never get broken
The biggest and the oldest rivalry in the history of cricket is all set to take centre stage as Australia and England go head to head in the Ashes, starting this Thursday at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. While the Aussies are looking towards reclaiming the Ashes, let us revisit some of the amazing records held in cricket's oldest tournament.
Why are they called 'The Ashes'?
The story dates back to 1882 when England were beaten at home for the first time by the Aussies. It started as a obituary joke in a newspaper 'The Sporting Times' referring it to as 'death of English cricket'. When England toured Australia next, a pair of bails were burnt and the ashes were placed in the famous urn.
Who currently holds the Ashes?
The visitors hold the Ashes after their 3-2 win in 2015, but Joe Root's men face a stern test to retain the urn down under with Aussies desperate to avenge the defeat. The Ashes schedule: November 23-27 First Test (Brisbane), December 2-6 Second Test (Adelaide), December 14-18 Third Test (Perth), December 26-30 Fourth Test (Melbourne) and January 4-8 Fifth Test (Sydney)
List of records in the Ashes
The biggest victory by runs was claimed by England back in 1928 thrashing Australia by 675 runs at Brisbane. They repeated the feat in 1938 to claim the biggest triumph by an innings beating the Aussies by an innings and 579 runs at the Oval. However, Australians hold the record for biggest win by wickets, having done it 5-times, beating England by 10-wicket margin.
Records owned by Sir Don Bradman
Sir Don Bradman holds the record for most runs in Ashes history. He scored 5028 runs in 37 Test matches at a phenomenal average of 89.78. He also holds the record for most centuries in Ashes with 19 to his name Bradman also has the most double and triple centuries in Ashes. His tally stands at two triple centuries & six double centuries
Records that still haven't been broken
Over the years, the Ashes has seen several individual records, however a few stand out. England's Len Hutton's 364 at the Oval in 1938 is the highest individual score. While Don Bradman's 974 runs in 5 Tests in 1930 series in England is the most runs in a series. England's Jim Laker boasts most wickets in a series with 46 wickets to his name
