This is arguably the most popular Test Series in cricket, with the rivalry between Australia and England dating back as far as 1882. The two teams face each other roughly every two years, alternating between England and Australia.

Since the 1990s, English cricket has undergone somewhat of a revival, although that didn’t stop Australia whitewashing the tourists 5-0 in 2006/7. Due to England’s injury problems and the Aussies’ heightened motivation, the 5-0 was a popular bet on the Correct Score market with England friendless in the betting market.

However, the 2005 series in England saw two well-matched teams making virtually every Test an exciting betting proposition, with England eventually running out 2-1 winners. In particular, the 2nd Test saw the In-Play odds swing in favour of each team on several occasions, until England squeezed home by two runs.

2007 was a different story, with the Aussies taking full revenge for their previous defeat. England simply could not live with their opponents, suffering the embarrassment of a whitewash down under. This was great news for everyone who backed a correct score of 5-0 to Australia, although the In-Play betting was an extremely lop-sided affair as a result.

Before placing a bet on The Ashes, whether it’s on the series or a particular Test, it’s worth examining the injury situations and the general morale in the camp.

You can bet on the Ashes in-play at Bet365, one of the leading in-play cricket betting bookmakers.