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Tests where England got closer to victory than they did in Abu Dhabi, but failed to win

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63734.html" target="_blank">v Zimbabwe, Bulawayo,1996</a><br>Target: 205 in 37 overs  <b>Fell short by 1 run</b><br> "We flippin' murdered 'em," England coach David Lloyd famously said, as the first Test between the two sides became the first Test to end with the scores level. England needed three off the final ball but Nick Knight could only manage two&nbsp;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;Getty Images

v Zimbabwe, Bulawayo,1996
Target: 205 in 37 overs Fell short by 1 run
"We flippin' murdered 'em," England coach David Lloyd famously said, as the first Test between the two sides became the first Test to end with the scores level. England needed three off the final ball but Nick Knight could only manage two  •  Getty Images