Top 5 Batters with Most Runs in a Single Ashes Series

The Ashes is one of cricket’s oldest and most thrilling rivalries, played between Australia and England. Over more than 140 years, many legendary batters have achieved incredible feats, with some holding the record for the most runs in a single Ashes series. These performances are celebrated as some of the finest in cricket history, showing the skill, consistency, and mental strength required to dominate this fiercely contested series.

Over time, many batters have achieved extraordinary milestones, scoring the most runs in a single Ashes series. These achievements are celebrated as some of the finest performances in cricket history. Here, we look at the top five batters who accomplished this remarkable feat.

List of 5 Batters with Most Runs in a Single Ashes Series

5. Steve Smith – 774 Runs in 2019 Ashes

Australian star Steve Smith ranks fifth in the list of batters with the most runs in a single Ashes series. During the 2019 Ashes, Smith scored 774 runs in six Tests. He scored three centuries and three fifties, averaging 110.57. The series ended in a 2-2 draw, and Smith shared the Player of the Series award with England’s Ben Stokes. His consistency and ability to score under pressure made him one of the standout performers in the series.

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	100s	50s
6	7	774	110.57	3	3

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4. Don Bradman – 810 Runs in 1936/37 Ashes

Don Bradman, the Australian legend, takes fourth place for scoring the most runs in a Ashes series. In the 1936-37 series, Bradman scored 810 runs in five Tests across nine innings. He scored three centuries and four fifties, averaging 90. Bradman’s remarkable career included 29 Test centuries and a career batting average of 99.94. His dominance in this series highlighted his unmatched skill and cricketing intelligence.

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	100s	50s
5	9	810	90	3	4

3. Mark Taylor – 839 Runs in 1989 Ashes

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor ranks third in the list of batters with the most runs in a single Ashes series. In the 1989 Ashes, Taylor scored 839 runs in six Tests over 11 innings. He hit two centuries and five fifties, maintaining an average of 83.90. His calm and steady batting approach helped Australia dominate the series, and his performances were crucial in building a strong Australian team in the late 1980s.

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	100s	50s
6	11	839	83.90	2	5

2. Wally Hammond – 905 Runs in 1928-29 Ashes

England’s legendary batter Wally Hammond is second on the list for scoring the most runs in a single Ashes series. During the 1928-29 Ashes, Hammond scored 905 runs in nine innings across five Tests. He hit four centuries and 94 fours, averaging 114. Hammond’s superb batting dominated the Australian bowlers and made the series one of the most memorable in Ashes history.

Matches	Innings	Runs	Fours	100s	50s
5	9	905	94	4	3

1. Don Bradman – 974 Runs in 1930 Ashes

At the top spot is Don Bradman again. In the 1930 Ashes, he scored an astonishing 974 runs, which is still the highest by any batter in a single Ashes series. Bradman played seven innings across five Tests, hitting four centuries and 98 fours, with an incredible average of 139.14. This performance is widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest feats, and the record for the most runs in a single Ashes series remains unmatched to this day.

Matches	Innings	Runs	100s	50s	Fours
5	7	974	4	3	98

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