The Ashes

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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 i