Test Match Special Daily Ashes Quiz: Longest winless runs
Dec 8, 2025
Dive into a captivating cricketing quiz with clever conundrums posed by comedian Andy Zaltzman. Explore England's remarkable bounce-back stats while grappling with mind-bending questions about winless runs in Ashes history. Did you know England's scoring patterns have dramatically shifted over the decades? Unravel the mysteries of cricket statistics and share the challenge with friends. Tune in for engaging insights from legendary players and commentators, making this quiz both fun and educational!
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Australia's Fastest 300 Against England
- Andy mentions a recent match where Australia reached 300 in 58.3 overs and calls it their fastest against England.
- He uses this example to lead into the broader statistical comparison of scoring rates across eras.
England's 17-Test Drought In Australia
- Andy Zaltzman highlights that England have gone 17 Tests in Australia without a win, showing a sustained drought since Andrew Strauss's tour.
- He frames this as England's longest winless Ashes run in Australia, underlining its statistical significance.
Use The Quiz Scoring Tiers
- If you play the quiz, score yourself based on proximity: within two overs equals six points, within five equals four, within ten equals two.
- Use these increments to judge accuracy and make the quiz competitive among friends.