The Australia vs England head-to-head records in Test cricket form the backbone of one of the most historic rivalries in world cricket—the Ashes. Over the decades, both teams have showcased incredible skill, mental toughness, and iconic performances, making their clashes legendary. With shifting dominance across eras, venue conditions, player form, weather impact, and tactical brilliance have all influenced match outcomes. Studying their head-to-head numbers gives deep insights into their strategies, historical patterns, and on-field battles. Whether it’s a thrilling run chase or a gritty draw, the Australia vs England contests have consistently delivered drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments.
Australia vs England Head-to-Head Stats (Tests)
Category
Stats
Total Matches Played
361
Australia Won
152
England Won
112
Drawn
97
Tied
0
Highest Team Totals in Australia vs England Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
England
903/7d
335.2
2.69
1
v Australia
The Oval
Won
20 Aug 1938
Australia
729/6d
232.0
3.14
2
v England
Lord’s
Won
27 Jun 1930
Australia
701
171.2
4.09
1
v England
The Oval
Won
18 Aug 1934
Australia
695
256.1
2.71
2
v England
The Oval
Won
16 Aug 1930
Australia
674/6d
181.0
3.72
2
v England
Cardiff
Draw
8 Jul 2009
Australia
662/9d
179.3
3.68
2
v England
WACA
Won
14 Dec 2017
Australia
659/8d
173.0
2.85
2
v England
Sydney
Won
13 Dec 1946
England
658/8d
188.0
3.50
1
v Australia
Nottingham
Draw
10 Jun 1938
Lowest Team Totals in Australia vs England Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Australia
36
23.0
1.56
2
v England
Birmingham
Draw
29 May 1902
Australia
42
37.3×4
1.66
2
v England
Sydney
Lost
10 Feb 1888
Australia
44
26.0×5
2.03
4
v England
The Oval
Lost
10 Aug 1896
England
45
35.3×4
1.88
1
v Australia
Sydney
Won
28 Jan 1887
England
52
42.1
1.23
1
v Australia
The Oval
Lost
14 Aug 1948
England
53
50.0×4
1.59
2
v Australia
Lord’s
Lost
16 Jul 1888
Australia
53
22.3×5
2.81
1
v England
Lord’s
Lost
22 Jun 1896
Australia
58
12.3×8
3.51
4
v England
Brisbane
Lost
4 Dec 1936
Most Runs in Australia vs England Tests
Player
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
BF
SR
100
50
0
4s
6s
DG Bradman (AUS)
37
63
7
5028
334
89.78
8660
58.06
19
12
6
443+
5
JB Hobbs (ENG)
41
71
4
3636
187
54.26
5363+
46.22
12
15
3
241+
4
AR Border (AUS)
47
82
19
3548
200*
56.31
8335
42.56
8
21
3
404
6
SPD Smith (AUS)
37
66
5
3417
239
56.01
6241
54.75
12
13
2
388
21
DI Gower (ENG)
42
77
4
3269
215
44.78
5986
54.61
9
12
3
389
2
SR Waugh (AUS)
46
73
18
3200
177*
58.18
6005
53.28
10
14
6
361
3
G Boycott (ENG)
38
71
9
2945
191
47.50
8568
34.37
7
14
3
244
0
Highest Individual Scores in Australia vs England Tests
Player
Runs
Mins
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Ground
Inn
Match Date
L Hutton (ENG)
364
797
847
35
0
42.97
England
The Oval
1
20 Aug 1938
DG Bradman (AUS)
334
383
448
46
0
74.55
Australia
Leeds
1
11 Jul 1930
RB Simpson (AUS)
311
762
743
23
1
41.85
Australia
Manchester
1
23 Jul 1964
RM Cowper (AUS)
307
727
589
20
0
52.12
Australia
Melbourne
2
11 Feb 1966
DG Bradman (AUS)
304
430
473
43
2
64.27
Australia
Leeds
2
20 Jul 1934
RE Foster (ENG)
287
419
–
37
–
–
England
Sydney
2
11 Dec 1903
Most Wickets in Australia vs England Tests
Player
Mat
Inns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Avg
Econ
SR
4W
5W
10W
SK Warne (AUS)
36
72
4535
195
8/71
23.25
2.52
55.16
15
11
4
DK Lillee (AUS)
29
57
3507
167
7/89
21.00
2.47
50.99
11
11
4
GD McGrath (AUS)
30
60
3286
157
8/38
20.92
2.70
46.36
7
10
0
SCJ Broad (ENG)
40
74
4431
153
8/15
28.96
3.19
54.44
6
8
1
IT Botham (ENG)
36
66
4093
148
6/78
27.65
2.89
57.29
8
9
2
H Trumble (AUS)
31
55
2945
141
8/65
20.88
2.23
55.99
8
9
3
Best Bowling Figures in an Australia vs England Test Match
Player
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Ground
Match Date
JC Laker (ENG)
51.2
23
53
10
1.03
England
Manchester
26 Jul 1956
JC Laker (ENG)
16.4
4
37
9
2.22
England
Manchester
26 Jul 1956
AA Mailey (AUS)
47.0
8
121
9
2.57
Australia
Melbourne
11 Feb 1921
SCJ Broad (ENG)
9.3
5
15
8
1.57
England
Nottingham
6 Aug 2015
FJ Laver (AUS)
18.2
7
31
8
1.69
Australia
Manchester
26 Jul 1909
Highest Partnerships by Runs (Australia vs England Tests)
