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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.

Pritam Santra
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5. Steve Waugh

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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Out and out cricket lover. Following Indian cricket since the late 90s. Like to analyse games with facts and numbers. Still can remember the Natwest series. Some stickers of cricket legends still on the wall. Working as a sports content creator for more than 4 years.

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