Top 5 greatest Test series of all time

2. England (2) vs Australia (2), 2023:

The 2023 Ashes ended 2-2, but it was one of the most nerve-wracking series in recent times. England, under Ben Stokes, started with an aggressive intent at Edgbaston, yet Australia’s Pat Cummins snatched a two-wicket win. At Lord’s, Steve Smith’s century set a 371-run target for the hosts. Stokes’ 155 kept England's hopes alive, but the match was mainly remembered for Alex Carey’s controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow.

Mark Wood’s return at Headingley handed the home team a three-wicket victory, keeping the series alive. However, rain denied England a possible victory at Old Trafford, leaving Australia to retain the iconic series. The Oval saw Stuart Broad’s fairytale farewell as he took the final as England won by 49 runs.