5 Best Knocks in The Ashes History

5. Alastair Cook’s unbeaten 235 at Brisbane Cricket Ground (2010-11)

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4. Kevin Pietersen’s 227 at the Adelaide Oval (2010-11)

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3. Adam Gilchrist’s unbeaten 102 at WACA Ground (2006-07)

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2. Ben Stokes’ 135 at Headingley (2019)

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1. Steve Smith’s 211 at Old Trafford (2019)

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