South Africa vs England, 1st Test at Durban, Dec 16 1948 - Match Result

RESULT

1st Test, Durban, December 16 - 20, 1948, England [Marylebone Cricket Club] tour of South Africa

South Africa

161 & 219

England

(T:128) 253 & 128/8

England won by 2 wickets

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South Africa1st Inn

161/10(53.5 overs)

37 (63)

4/39 (13.5)

37 (72)

3/21 (12)

England1st Inn

253/10(99.4 overs)

83 (234)

6/59 (37.4)

72 (277)

4/108 (44)

South Africa2nd Inn

219/10(89.3 overs)

63 (199)

4/72 (26)

48 (83)

3/64 (22.3)

England2nd Inn

128/8(28 overs)

28 (68)

6/43 (12)

25 (33)

1/38 (10)

Match details

GroundKingsmead, Durban

TossSouth Africa, elected to bat first

Series

England [Marylebone Cricket Club] tour of South Africa

Season1948/49

Series resultEngland led the 5-match series 1-0

Match numberTest no. 306

Match daysday (4-day match)

Test debut

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ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA 1948-49

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