Summary
Australia won the Ashes series against England, with several standout performances from players like Mitchell Starc and Joe Root. The series featured notable moments such as Root's century and Usman Khawaja's unexpected impact despite his back injury.
Key Facts
- Australia won the Ashes series.
- Mitchell Starc was named Player of the Series due to his significant contributions in the first two Tests.
- Joe Root scored a memorable century during the second Test in a day-night match.
- Usman Khawaja's back spasm led to a lineup change that helped Australia secure victory.
- Travis Head, who replaced Khawaja, scored two centuries and was the top run-scorer in the series.
- Pat Cummins played only one Test but played a key role in securing the win for Australia.
