Most Runs Scored in a Single Ashes Series
The most runs scored in a single Ashes series is 974, by Don Bradman in England in 1930, at an average of 139.14 with four hundreds. Wally Hammond's 905 in Australia in 1928-29 is the most by an England batter. In the most recent series, 2025-26, Travis Head led the way with 629 runs. This page lists the highest series totals in Ashes history, through 2025-26, and the leading run-scorer in each recent series.
The Most Runs in an Ashes Series
| Runs | Batter | Series | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 974 | Don Bradman (Aus) | 1930, in England | 139.14 | 4 |
| 905 | Wally Hammond (Eng) | 1928-29, in Australia | 113.12 | 4 |
| 839 | Mark Taylor (Aus) | 1989, in England | 83.90 | 2 |
| 810 | Don Bradman (Aus) | 1936-37, in Australia | 90.00 | 3 |
| 774 | Steve Smith (Aus) | 2019, in England | 110.57 | 3 |
| 766 | Alastair Cook (Eng) | 2010-11, in Australia | 127.66 | 3 |
| 758 | Don Bradman (Aus) | 1934, in England | 94.75 | 2 |
| 734 | Herbert Sutcliffe (Eng) | 1924-25, in Australia | 81.55 | 4 |
| 732 | David Gower (Eng) | 1985, in England | 81.33 | 3 |
| 696 | Arthur Morris (Aus) | 1948, in England | 87.00 | 3 |
| 687 | Steve Smith (Aus) | 2017-18, in Australia | 137.40 | 3 |
| 680 | Don Bradman (Aus) | 1946-47, in Australia | 97.14 | 2 |
| 673 | Graham Gooch (Eng) | 1993, in England | 56.08 | 2 |
| 662 | Jack Hobbs (Eng) | 1911-12, in Australia | 82.75 | 3 |
| 657 | Geoffrey Boycott (Eng) | 1970-71, in Australia | 93.85 | 2 |
Ashes series only, through 2025-26, from ESPNcricinfo's Ashes records.
The Record Series
Don Bradman, 974 in 1930
Bradman made 974 runs in seven innings in England, including 254 at Lord's, 334 at Headingley and 232 at The Oval. Australia won the series 2-1 and took back the Ashes. No one has made more runs in a Test series of any kind.
Wally Hammond, 905 in 1928-29
Hammond's 905 came with four hundreds, including 251 at Sydney, as England won the series 4-1. It is the most by an England batter in any Ashes series.
Mark Taylor, 839 in 1989
Taylor's first Ashes series brought 839 runs, including 219 at Trent Bridge in a first-wicket stand of 329 with Geoff Marsh, the highest opening stand in Ashes history. Australia won 4-0 and began a hold on the Ashes that lasted until 2005.
Steve Smith, 774 in 2019
Smith played only four of the five Tests, yet made 774 runs at 110.57, including two hundreds at Edgbaston and 211 at Old Trafford. The series was drawn 2-2 and Australia kept the Ashes.
Alastair Cook, 766 in 2010-11
Cook's 766 at 127.66, including 235 not out at Brisbane, carried England to a 3-1 win, their only series win in Australia since 1986-87.
Top Run-Scorers in Recent Series
| Series | Top run-scorer | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Travis Head (Aus) | 629 |
| 2019 | Steve Smith (Aus) | 774 |
| 2017-18 | Steve Smith (Aus) | 687 |
| 2010-11 | Alastair Cook (Eng) | 766 |
Head's 629 in 2025-26 came at 62.90 with three hundreds, the last of them 163 in the final Test at Sydney, as cricket.com.au reported. Joe Root was England's leading scorer with 400. Our pages on the best Ashes batters, the highest individual Ashes scores and the most wickets in an Ashes series cover the rest.
FAQs: Most Runs in an Ashes Series
Who has scored the most runs in a single Ashes series?
Don Bradman, 974 in England in 1930.
What is the most runs by an England batter in an Ashes series?
Wally Hammond's 905 in Australia in 1928-29.
Who scored the most runs in the 2025-26 Ashes?
Travis Head, with 629.
Has anyone scored 1,000 runs in an Ashes series?
No. Bradman's 974 in 1930 is the closest anyone has come.
What an incredible record to chase! Dominating an Ashes series requires skill, endurance, and consistency against world-class bowling. The players at the top of this list didn’t just score runs—they defined entire series and etched their names into cricket history.
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