England vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · The Ashes 2023
The Ashes
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Match 5th Test
Result
Head-to-Head Record
ENG 5
25 matches
16 AUS
4 Draws
Based on 25 H2H matches (2017–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
L
W
L
L
L
ENG Form
Season Comparison
40%
Win %
40%
366
Avg Runs
335.4
335.4
Avg Conceded
366
10
Avg Wickets
9.6
5.4
Avg Sixes
4.4
40.2
Avg Boundaries
42
Current Standings
#0
ENG
W0 L0
0 pts
#0
AUS
W0 L0
0 pts
Active Streaks
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Zak Crawley
ENG
5
Runs (20+)
Zak Crawley
ENG
5
Fours (2+)
Steven Smith
AUS
4
Runs (20+)
Josh Hazlewood
AUS
4
Wickets (1+)
Ben Duckett
ENG
4
Catches (1+)
Joe Root
ENG
4
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
3
Sixes (1+)
Cameron Green
AUS
3
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 25 H2H matches
Kennington Oval
London, England
Based on the last 9 Test matches at this venue (since Sep 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,140.1
Avg 1st Inn
291.9
Avg 2nd Inn
261.9
Avg Sixes
9.2
Avg Fours
136.0
Bat 1st Win %
78%
Boundary %
52.6%
Seam Econ
3.56
Spin Econ
3.35
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs IND 07 Jun 2023 | 469/10 (121.3) | 296/10 (69.4) | 1269 |
| ENG vs AUS 27 Jul 2023 | 283/10 (54.4) | 295/10 (103.1) | 1307 |
| ENG vs SL 06 Sep 2024 | 325/10 (69.1) | 263/10 (61.2) | 963 |
| ENG vs IND 31 Jul 2025 | 224/10 (69.4) | 247/10 (51.2) | 1234 |
| ENG vs NZ 17 Jun 2026 | 391/10 (96.2) | 291/10 (84) | 1253 |
ENG at Kennington Oval
4
Won
4
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
23.8
Highest Score
154
Top Scorer
Ollie Pope
324 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Chris Woakes
11 wkts
AUS at Kennington Oval
1
Won
2
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
27.6
Highest Score
163
Top Scorer
Steven Smith
272 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Pat Cummins
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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ENG Form
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AUS Form
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
England
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
England · Innings 1
c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins
22 (37)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 59.46
c Alex Carey b Mitchell Marsh
41 (41)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
b Josh Hazlewood
5 (11)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 45.45
b Todd Murphy
34 (47)
3×4 · 2×6 · SR 72.34
c Steven Smith b Mitchell Starc
85 (91)
11×4 · 2×6 · SR 93.41
Ben Stokes
(c)
b Mitchell Starc
3 (16)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 18.75
Jonny Bairstow
(wk)
b Josh Hazlewood
4 (14)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 28.57
b Todd Murphy
28 (29)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 96.55
c Travis Head b Mitchell Starc
36 (36)
4×4 · 1×6 · SR 100
c Travis Head b Mitchell Starc
7 (5)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 140
not out
0* (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins | 22 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 59.46 |
| Ben Duckett | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Marsh | 41 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Joe Root | b Josh Hazlewood | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Moeen Ali | b Todd Murphy | 34 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 72.34 |
| Harry Brook | c Steven Smith b Mitchell Starc | 85 | 91 | 11 | 2 | 93.41 |
| Ben Stokes (c) | b Mitchell Starc | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.75 |
| Jonny Bairstow (wk) | b Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Mark Wood | b Todd Murphy | 28 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 96.55 |
| Chris Woakes | c Travis Head b Mitchell Starc | 36 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 100 |
| Stuart Broad | c Travis Head b Mitchell Starc | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| James Anderson | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
283/10
(54.4 ov)
FoW
1-62 (Ben Duckett, 11.6 ov), 2-66 (Zak Crawley, 12.4 ov), 3-73 (Joe Root, 15.3 ov), 4-184 (Moeen Ali, 33.3 ov), 5-193 (Ben Stokes, 38.3 ov), 6-208 (Jonny Bairstow, 41.6 ov), 7-212 (Harry Brook, 42.3 ov), 8-261 (Mark Wood, 51.3 ov), 9-270 (Stuart Broad, 52.5 ov), 10-283 (Chris Woakes, 54.4 ov)
Australia · Bowling
14.4-1-82-4 · Econ 5.69
4/82
14.4 ov
13-0-54-2 · Econ 4.15
2/54
13 ov
Pat Cummins
(c)
13-2-66-1 · Econ 5.08
1/66
13 ov
8-0-43-1 · Econ 5.38
1/43
wd 0 · nb 2
6-0-22-2 · Econ 3.67
2/22
6 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 14.4 | 1 | 82 | 4 | 5.69 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 13 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 4.15 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 13 | 2 | 66 | 1 | 5.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 8 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 5.38 | 0 | 2 |
| Todd Murphy | 6 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 3.67 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
lbw b Stuart Broad
47 (157)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 29.94
c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes
24 (52)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 46.15
c Joe Root b Mark Wood
9 (82)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 10.98
c Jonny Bairstow b Chris Woakes
71 (123)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 57.72
c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad
4 (5)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 80
b James Anderson
16 (28)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 57.14
Alex Carey
(wk)
c Ben Stokes b Joe Root
10 (23)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 43.48
c Ben Duckett b Mark Wood
7 (18)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 38.89
Pat Cummins
(c)
c Ben Stokes b Joe Root
36 (86)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 41.86
not out
6* (7)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 85.71
lbw b Chris Woakes
34 (39)
2×4 · 3×6 · SR 87.18
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | lbw b Stuart Broad | 47 | 157 | 7 | 0 | 29.94 |
| David Warner | c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes | 24 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Joe Root b Mark Wood | 9 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 10.98 |
| Steven Smith | c Jonny Bairstow b Chris Woakes | 71 | 123 | 6 | 0 | 57.72 |
| Travis Head | c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Mitchell Marsh | b James Anderson | 16 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 57.14 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | c Ben Stokes b Joe Root | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 43.48 |
| Mitchell Starc | c Ben Duckett b Mark Wood | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 38.89 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | c Ben Stokes b Joe Root | 36 | 86 | 4 | 0 | 41.86 |
| Josh Hazlewood | not out | 6* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Todd Murphy | lbw b Chris Woakes | 34 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 87.18 |
Total
295/10
(103.1 ov)
FoW
1-49 (David Warner, 16.5 ov), 2-91 (Marnus Labuschagne, 42.5 ov), 3-115 (Usman Khawaja, 51.5 ov), 4-127 (Travis Head, 53.4 ov), 5-151 (Mitchell Marsh, 60.4 ov), 6-170 (Alex Carey, 67.5 ov), 7-185 (Mitchell Starc, 72.5 ov), 8-239 (Steven Smith, 89.6 ov), 9-288 (Todd Murphy, 101.2 ov), 10-295 (Pat Cummins, 103.1 ov)
England · Bowling
20-4-49-2 · Econ 2.45
2/49
20 ov
26-9-67-1 · Econ 2.58
1/67
wd 0 · nb 1
22-4-62-2 · Econ 2.82
2/62
wd 1 · nb 0
25-8-61-3 · Econ 2.44
3/61
25 ov
7.1-1-20-2 · Econ 2.82
2/20
7.1 ov
3-1-7-0 · Econ 2.33
0/7
3 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Broad | 20 | 4 | 49 | 2 | 2.45 | 0 | 0 |
| James Anderson | 26 | 9 | 67 | 1 | 2.58 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Wood | 22 | 4 | 62 | 2 | 2.82 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Woakes | 25 | 8 | 61 | 3 | 2.44 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 7.1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 2.82 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Brook | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2.33 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 3 395/10 (81.5 ov)
c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins
73 (76)
9×4 · 0×6 · SR 96.05
c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc
42 (55)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 76.36
Ben Stokes
(c)
c Pat Cummins b Todd Murphy
42 (67)
3×4 · 1×6 · SR 62.69
b Todd Murphy
91 (106)
11×4 · 1×6 · SR 85.85
c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood
7 (6)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 116.67
Jonny Bairstow
(wk)
c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc
78 (103)
11×4 · 0×6 · SR 75.73
c Josh Hazlewood b Mitchell Starc
29 (38)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 76.32
c Usman Khawaja b Mitchell Starc
1 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 20
c Mitchell Marsh b Todd Murphy
9 (11)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 81.82
not out
8* (8)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 100
lbw b Todd Murphy
8 (19)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.11
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins | 73 | 76 | 9 | 0 | 96.05 |
| Ben Duckett | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc | 42 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 76.36 |
| Ben Stokes (c) | c Pat Cummins b Todd Murphy | 42 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 62.69 |
| Joe Root | b Todd Murphy | 91 | 106 | 11 | 1 | 85.85 |
| Harry Brook | c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Jonny Bairstow (wk) | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc | 78 | 103 | 11 | 0 | 75.73 |
| Moeen Ali | c Josh Hazlewood b Mitchell Starc | 29 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 76.32 |
| Chris Woakes | c Usman Khawaja b Mitchell Starc | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Mark Wood | c Mitchell Marsh b Todd Murphy | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Stuart Broad | not out | 8* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| James Anderson | lbw b Todd Murphy | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 42.11 |
Total
395/10
(81.5 ov)
FoW
1-79 (Ben Duckett, 16.6 ov), 2-140 (Zak Crawley, 26.3 ov), 3-213 (Ben Stokes, 39.3 ov), 4-222 (Harry Brook, 40.5 ov), 5-332 (Joe Root, 65.3 ov), 6-360 (Jonny Bairstow, 72.4 ov), 7-364 (Chris Woakes, 74.1 ov), 8-375 (Moeen Ali, 76.6 ov), 9-379 (Mark Wood, 77.2 ov), 10-395 (James Anderson, 81.5 ov)
Australia · Bowling
20-2-100-4 · Econ 5
4/100
20 ov
15-0-67-1 · Econ 4.47
1/67
wd 0 · nb 1
Pat Cummins
(c)
16-0-79-1 · Econ 4.94
1/79
wd 0 · nb 1
8-0-35-0 · Econ 4.38
0/35
wd 0 · nb 1
22.5-0-110-4 · Econ 4.89
4/110
22.5 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 20 | 2 | 100 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 15 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 4.47 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 16 | 0 | 79 | 1 | 4.94 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 4.38 | 0 | 1 |
| Todd Murphy | 22.5 | 0 | 110 | 4 | 4.89 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 4 334/10 (94.4 ov)
c Jonny Bairstow b Chris Woakes
60 (106)
9×4 · 0×6 · SR 56.6
lbw b Chris Woakes
72 (145)
8×4 · 0×6 · SR 49.66
c Zak Crawley b Mark Wood
13 (33)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.39
c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes
54 (94)
9×4 · 0×6 · SR 57.45
c Joe Root b Moeen Ali
43 (70)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 61.43
c Jonny Bairstow b Moeen Ali
6 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67
c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
Alex Carey
(wk)
c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad
28 (50)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 56
Pat Cummins
(c)
c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali
9 (14)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 64.29
c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad
18 (39)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 46.15
not out
4* (8)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | c Jonny Bairstow b Chris Woakes | 60 | 106 | 9 | 0 | 56.6 |
| Usman Khawaja | lbw b Chris Woakes | 72 | 145 | 8 | 0 | 49.66 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Zak Crawley b Mark Wood | 13 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 39.39 |
| Steven Smith | c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes | 54 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 57.45 |
| Travis Head | c Joe Root b Moeen Ali | 43 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 61.43 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Jonny Bairstow b Moeen Ali | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mitchell Starc | c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad | 28 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Todd Murphy | c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad | 18 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Josh Hazlewood | not out | 4* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
Total
334/10
(94.4 ov)
FoW
1-140 (David Warner, 41.2 ov), 2-141 (Usman Khawaja, 43.2 ov), 3-169 (Marnus Labuschagne, 48.6 ov), 4-264 (Travis Head, 73.3 ov), 5-274 (Steven Smith, 74.6 ov), 6-274 (Mitchell Marsh, 75.5 ov), 7-275 (Mitchell Starc, 76.3 ov), 8-294 (Pat Cummins, 81.2 ov), 9-329 (Todd Murphy, 90.6 ov), 10-334 (Alex Carey, 94.4 ov)
England · Bowling
20.4-4-62-2 · Econ 3.04
2/62
20.4 ov
14-4-53-0 · Econ 3.79
0/53
wd 0 · nb 1
19-4-50-4 · Econ 2.63
4/50
wd 0 · nb 1
23-2-76-3 · Econ 3.3
3/76
23 ov
9-0-39-0 · Econ 4.33
0/39
9 ov
9-0-34-1 · Econ 3.78
1/34
wd 5 · nb 0
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Broad | 20.4 | 4 | 62 | 2 | 3.04 | 0 | 0 |
| James Anderson | 14 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 3.79 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Woakes | 19 | 4 | 50 | 4 | 2.63 | 0 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 23 | 2 | 76 | 3 | 3.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Wood | 9 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 3.78 | 5 | 0 |
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England vs Australia: who played
England won by 49 runs in The Ashes 2023 at Kennington Oval on 27 July 2023. Joe Root top-scored with 91 off 106 balls and Chris Woakes took 4/50.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Australia?
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson. Australia XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Todd Murphy, Josh Hazlewood.
Who won England vs Australia?
England won by 49 runs.
When and where was England vs Australia played?
England vs Australia was played at Kennington Oval, London on Thursday 27 July 2023, in The Ashes 2023.
What were the final scores in England vs Australia?
England scored 283/10 in 54.4 overs. Australia scored 295/10 in 103.1 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Australia?
Joe Root top-scored with 91 off 106 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Australia?
Chris Woakes took 4/50 in 19 overs.