English cricket team in Australia in 1924–25

Herbie Collins, a compulsive gambler who had been known to run card games and spend time in Monte Carlo during the 1921 tour was Australian captain.

Australia won the series 4-1 and were considered the better team overall, although were lucky to win the 3rd test, only besting England by 11 runs.

Herbert Sutcliffe was considered the best batter of the series despite his teams losing effort, scoring 734 runs at an average of 81.55, including four centuries.

[1] The third test was controversial, as Australian captain Collins well known for his gambling, was reported to have been offered £100 to throw the match.

Collin's bowling choices on the final day were questioned as Australia only won by 11 runs.

Newspaper article describing batting on the fifth day of the first Ashes test, with Taylor 's 108 in the record 10th wicket partnership.
JW Hearne and FE Woolley batting, at 4–78 in England's first innings of the Fifth Test at Sydney, chasing Australia's 295 all out.