Top 5 leading run scorers in history of The Ashes
The Ashes 2025-26 is about to start. Cricketers of England and Australia are doing their last-minute preparations for one of the most celebrated rivalries in cricket history. Off the field, analysis with stats on various aspects is going on.
The Ashes 2025-26 is about to start. Cricketers of England and Australia are doing their last-minute preparations for one of the most celebrated rivalries in cricket history. Off the field, analysis with stats on various aspects is going on.
From the beginning of the prestigious series, there have been many cricketers from both nations who have graced the game with their skills, techniques, resilience, and greatness. Out of them, few were able to leave a permanent mark on the record book. Through this article, we will try to find the top 5 all-time leading run scorers in the history of The Ashes.
Top 5 leading run scorers in the Ashes:
5. Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh, one of the most influential and successful captains in the history of Australian cricket, in the 5th spot of the list shows how competitive the list is going to be. From 1986 to 2003, Waugh played a total of 45 matches for Australia in The Ashes. In this number of matches, he scored 3171 runs at a batting average of 58.71, powered by the highest score of 177 not out. Ten 100s and fourteen 50s are the evidence of his class and toughness against the English bowling line-up. Ashes 1989 is considered as one of his best, as he registered two unbeaten centuries at Headingley (177*) and Lord's (152*).
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