Dates 25 November 2010 – 6 February 2011 Result England won the 5-match series 3–1 | ||
The England cricket team toured Australia during the 2010-11 season from 25 November 2010 to 6 February 2011. The series comprised the traditional five Tests for The Ashes, and also featured seven ODIs and two Twenty20s. The Umpire Decision Review System was used for the ODI series.
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Ashes Test series
The 2010–11 Ashes series took place from 25 November 2010 to 7 January 2011. Five Tests were played at grounds in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. England won the series 3–1.
Squads
Following the defeat in the 2010–11 Ashes series, Michael Clarke announced his retirement from Twenty20, to focus on Test and 50-over cricket. Cameron White will take over as captain, with Tim Paine as vice-captain.
1st T20I
Prior to the start of the match, a minute's silence was held for victims of the recent flooding in Queensland. Both teams donated part of their match fees to help the victims and £18,000 (A$28,450) was collected from people in the ground. England's victory was their eighth consecutive win, setting a world record for most consecutive wins in Twenty20 Internationals.
1st ODI
Shane Watson's score of 161 not out was the fifth-highest ODI score by an Australian. The Australian total was the highest successful run chase in ODI matches played at the MCG.
6th ODI
England's score of 333 was their highest score against Australia, and the highest ODI total without a six. Australia's score of 334 was their highest ODI score when batting second. This was also the highest successful run chase at the SCG by Australia.