Top 5 Australian batters with most hundreds in a single Ashes series

Only one Australian batsman has hit four centuries in a single edition of The Ashes.

The Ashes is one of the most thrilling rivalries in test cricket, which is played between England and Australia. This rivalry is more than a century old with first series being played in 1882, when two teams locked horns in a three-match campaign in Australia.

Over the years, many Australian batters have grabbed the spotlight in The Ashes with their batting heroics. If we look at most centuries in a single Ashes series, a few batsmen have reached the three-figure mark on four occasions.

However, only one Australian batter has scored four tons in an Ashes campaign, while many others have hit three centuries. On that note, below are the top five Australian batters with the most centuries in The Ashes.

Top 5 Australian batters with most hundreds in a single Ashes series

5. Travis Head- 3 (Ashes 2025-26)

Travis Head grabs the fifth spot on this list with three centuries in The Ashes 2025-26. The left-handed batsman was promoted as an opener in the series and showcased his class with a marvellous batting show, playing a crucial role for his side.

He began the campaign with a match-winning ton in the first test in Perth, and followed it up with two more in the fourth test in Melbourne and the fifth test in Sydney. With three tons, Head also became the 9th Australian opener to smash three tons in an Ashes series.

4. Steve Smith- 3 (Ashes 2017-18 and 2019)

Former Australia captain Steve Smith has stormed three centuries in two editions of The Ashes. He finished as the leading run-scorer in Ashes 2017-18 with 687 runs in seven innings, hitting three centuries and two half-centuries.

In the 2019 edition, he replicated his heroics, scoring three tons and an equal number of fifties. With 774 runs in four games, he once again ended as the highest run-scorer in the campaign.

3. Matthew Hayden- 3 (Ashes 2002-03)

Former Australia batting legend Matthew Hayden also owns the record for hitting three centuries in The Ashes, which he achieved in the 2002-03 edition.

With 496 runs in five games at an average of 62.0, the left-handed batsman ended as the leading run-scorer for his team. With his stunning batting show, he played a key role in Australia’s 4-1 victory in the campaign.

2. Michael Slater- 3 (Ashes 1994-95 and 1998-99)

Former Australian opener Michael Slater scored three centuries twice in a single edition of The Ashes. With 623 runs in five matches in The Ashes 1994-95, the right-handed batsman was the highest run-scorer and hammered three tons and one half-century.

In the 1997-98 edition, he hammered three centuries once again, scoring 460 runs in five matches. With Slater’s crucial contribution with the bat, Australia outplayed England in both series.

1. Don Bradman- 4 (Ashes 1930)

Former Australian captain Don Bradman steals the top spot on this list. In The Ashes 1930, Bradman hammered four centuries across five games at a stunning average of 139.14, scoring 974 runs in the process.

This is also the record for most runs by any batter in a single edition of Ashes. The right-handed batsman also achieved his highest test score of 334 runs in the series, which he registered in the third test at Headingley, Leeds.

Note: Since many Australian batsmen have hit three centuries in a single Ashes series, this list only includes the latest ones.

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