Australia have been a phenomenal force to be reckoned with in international cricket. They have been nothing short of an effect in terms of producing match-winning performances. History tells us that the Aussies have smartly found a way to win games. This is why they are the best team in the world.
More importantly, their secret to success is the fact that they never relied on individuals to turn up the ante as they operate in a collective rhythm to yield the right results.
Case in point, Australia have produced top-tier cricketers in their history and in this listicle, let’s go through five Australians with the most Man of the Match awards in the Ashes history.
1. Steve Smith
Australia’s current best batsman, Steve Smith comes first on the list as he has won a record eight Player of the Match awards in the Ashes, which is more than any other player in the history of the iconic competition. Smith has scored 9113 runs in Tests so far.
2. Shane Warne
Shane Warne has lagged as many as 708 wickets in the longest format of the game. Australia’s bowling geat has bagged as many as five Player of the Match awards in the Ashes.
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3. Ricky Ponting
Australia’s most successful skipper Ricky Ponting has scored 13378 runs in Tests. The Australian batting great has also won as many as five Player of the Match awards in the Ashes.
4. Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. The former Australian paceman has taken a total of 563 wickets in Test cricket. Notably, he has won four Player of the Match awards in the Ashes.
5. Mitchell Johnson
Former Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson was one of the vital cogs of the national cricket set-up during the playing days of his cricketing career. Mitchell Johson did make his presence count in the Ashes during his journey. Overall, he has won a total of four Player of the Match awards in the Ashes.
