Ashes history and 2015 schedule

Australia will be seeking their 33rd Ashes series win when the series starts in Cardiff on July 8.

VENUES AND DATES FOR THE FIVE TESTS

*First Test: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (July 8-12)

*Second Test: Lord's, London (July 16-20)

*Third Test: Edgbaston, Birmingham (July 29-Aug2)

*Fourth Test: Trent Bridge, Nottingham (Aug 6-10)

*Fifth Test: The Oval, London (Aug 20-24)

HOW THE PAST 10 SERIES HAVE PLAYED OUT

*1997 series held in England, won 3-2 by Australia

*1998-99 series held in Australia, won 3-1 by Australia

*2001 series held in England, won 4-1 by Australia

*2002-03 series held in Australia, won 4-1 by Australia

*2005 series held in England, won 2-1 by England

*2006-07 series held in Australia, won 5-0 by Australia

*2009 series held in England, won 2-1 by England

*2010-11 series held in Australia, won 3-1 by England

*2013 series held in England, won 3-0 by England

*2013-14 series held in Australia, won 5-0 by Australia

OVERALL:

*Australia have won 32 series, England 31 with one drawn

*Australia have won 138 Tests, England 105 with 93 draws

*Don Bradman has the most Ashes runs with 5028 at an average of 89.78

*Shane Warne has the most Ashes wickets with 195 at an average of 23.25.


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