Australian cricket team in England in 1981

The tour by the Australian cricket team in England in 1981 included the 51st Ashes series of Test matches between Australia and England. Despite having been 10 down after two Tests, England won the next three to finish 31 victors (with two draws), thus retaining the Ashes.

1981 Ashes series
Date18 June 1981 – 1 September 1981
Location England
ResultEngland won the six-Test series 3–1
Player of the seriesIan Botham (Eng)
Teams
 England  Australia
Captains
Mike Brearley Kim Hughes
Most runs
Ian Botham (399)
Geoff Boycott (392)
Mike Gatting (370)
Allan Border (533)
Graham Yallop (316)
Graeme Wood (310)
Most wickets
Ian Botham (34)
Bob Willis (29)
Graham Dilley (14)
Terry Alderman (43)
Dennis Lillee (39)
Geoff Lawson (12)
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