The greatest series of all time
The Ashes comes round every couple of years, but discussions around the greatest series always come back to 2005, and with good reason. After years of Australian dominance, Michael Vaughan led England to a thrilling 2-1 victory in what is widely regarded as the best Ashes series of all time and a seminal moment for English cricket.
Heroes were made, dreams were realised, and a nation was captivated. But how good is your memory of that summer? We’ve put together a quiz to find out.
What was the result of the first Test of the series at Lord's?
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Who captained England in the 2005 series?
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Who captained Australia in the series?
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Which bowler took the most wickets in the 2005 Ashes?
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Which batsman scored the most runs in the series?
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By how many runs did England win the second Test at Edgbaston?
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At which ground did Kevin Pietersen hit a stunning 158?
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Before 2005, when was the last time England won the Ashes?
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What was the series result in 2005?
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Shane Warne became the all-time leading wicket taker in Ashes cricket in 2005, breaking which bowler's record?
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Freddie Flintoff did what during the team's celebratory visit to 10 Downing Street?
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Which batsman was dismissed when Andrew Strauss took the best catch of the series, pictured below?
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What was England's best innings total in the series?
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Who scored the most sixes for Australia in the 2005 Ashes series?
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England's wicket-keeper in 2005, Geraint Jones, was born in which country?
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