The Ashes 2023 has been a batsman’s paradise, with seven centuries scored throughout the series. Here is a look at the seven batters who have smashed centuries in the Ashes 2023:
Usman Khawaja
The Australian left-hander has been in superb form in the 2023 Ashes series. He scored a solid ton in the first inning of the first Test match. He smashed a brilliant 141 runs in the first Test Match at Birmingham.
Joe Root
The former skipper of England and classical batter Joe Root has scored one century in the Ashes, which he scored in the first Test at Birmingham. Root made a brilliant contribution of an unbeaten 118 runs to help England post a high total. Root is the first batter for England to smash a hundred.
Zack Crawley
Zack Crawley is the leading run-scorer for England in this Ashes. He has recored the highest score of this Ashes in the 4th test. The star batter hit massive 189 runs to help England lead a commanding position. His century in the Ashes was the best of his career.
Marnus Labuschagne
The Australian No.3 has also been in good form in this Ashes. He also scored a ton in the 4th test match at Manchester. Labuschagne produced a scintillating 111-run inning to help Australia in the batting department.
Steve Smith
The former Australia captain has returned to form in the Ashes, scoring a century in the second test at Lord’s. His highest score is 110, which he scored in the second Test. Smith has been particularly good against the English pace attack. The experienced batter has listed himself by cracking a brilliant 110-run inning.
Mitchell Marsh
The star Australian all-rounder has scored one century in the Ashes, which he scored in the third Test at The Leeds. Marsh scored a blistering 118 runs to guide his team to winning in the third Test.
Ben Stokes
The English skipper and phenomenal all-rounder has also scored one century in the Ashes, which he scored in the second Test at Lord’s. Stokes’ made one of highest scores in the match as he went on to amass massive 155 runs.
These seven batters have all played a key role in making the Ashes 2023 a batsman’s paradise. With so many centuries being scored, it is sure to be a series to remember. The Ashes 2023 series has ended in a tied outcome as both teams fought with strength in the series and been able to level the series by 2-2. The one test match ended in a draw.
