2017–18 Ashes series

The 2017–18 Ashes series (named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons) was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for The Ashes. The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018. England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2015.

2017–18 Ashes series
Part of English cricket team in Australia in 2017–18
The Magellan Ashes Series 2017–18 logo
Date23 November 2017 – 8 January 2018
LocationAustralia
ResultAustralia won the five-match series 4–0
Player of the seriesSteve Smith (Aus)
Compton–Miller Medal:
Steve Smith (Aus)
Teams
 Australia  England
Captains
Steve Smith Joe Root
Most runs
Steve Smith (687)
Shaun Marsh (445)
David Warner (441)
Dawid Malan (383)
Joe Root (378)
Alastair Cook (376)
Most wickets
Pat Cummins (23)
Mitchell Starc (22)
Nathan Lyon (21)
James Anderson (17)
Stuart Broad (11)
Chris Woakes (10)

Australia won the series 4–0, regaining the Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test.

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