5 greatest moments in Ashes history

Published - 16 Aug 2025, 17:15 IST | Updated - 16 Aug 2025, 17:23 IST

The Ashes is more than just a cricket series; it is a moment of pride, passion, and unforgettable moments between England and Australia. Began in 1882 after England’s shocking defeat at The Oval, a mock obituary claimed English cricket had died and its ashes would be taken to Australia. From then on, every contest became a fight for the iconic urn. Over the years, it has witnessed legendary spells, stunning centuries, and drama that ran over five days yet came down to the final ball.

In the 1994 Ashes, England were chasing 388 at the iconic MCG and collapsed to 91/7 when Shane Warne finally joined the party. The legendary leg-spinner first dismissed Phil DeFreitas LBW. Following this, he got Darren Gough to edge on to Ian Healy. On the hat-trick ball, he got Devon Malcolm as the ball lobbed off the bat and glove to a diving David Boon at short leg. Notably, it was Warne's first hat-trick, the first Ashes treble in over a century. The home team won the game by a 295-run margin. Meanwhile, Warne ended with nine wickets in the match.