Australia beat England by 28 runs: first T20I – as it happened
All our updates from the opening T20 in Southampton at the start of the three-match series.
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Australia vs England - 10 things to know with detail
The Ashes: The Australia vs England cricket rivalry is famously known as The Ashes, which dates back to 1882 when Australia defeated England at The Oval. The teams now compete for a small urn, said to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail.
Overall Record: As of 2021, Australia has won the Ashes series 33 times, while England has emerged victorious on 32 occasions. There have been five drawn series.
The Urn: The iconic Ashes urn is approximately 11 cm in height and is believed to contain the ashes of a cricket bail, though the actual contents have never been confirmed.
Key Players: Some of the legendary players who have left their mark on the Australia vs England rivalry include Don Bradman, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Ian Botham, and Sir Jack Hobbs.
The Venues: The Ashes series is traditionally played at iconic cricket grounds such as Lord's, The Gabba, The Oval, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The Bodyline Series: The 1932-33 Ashes series, also known as the Bodyline series, was marred by controversy as England employed aggressive bowling tactics to target the Australian batsmen, leading to tensions between the two teams.
The 2005 Ashes: Considered one of the greatest Ashes series, England reclaimed the urn after 18 years in a thrilling 2-1 victory, with memorable performances from players like Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen.
The 2010-11 Ashes: Australia dominated the series with a 3-1 victory on home soil, led by the exceptional performances of players like Mitchell Johnson and Michael Clarke.
The Ashes Trophy: In addition to the urn, a replica Ashes trophy was introduced in 1998 to be presented to the winning team after each series.
The Next Ashes: The next Ashes series is scheduled to take place in Australia in the 2021-22 season, with both teams gearing up for another intense battle for cricketing supremacy.