West Indies vs England, 2nd Test at Port of Spain, Feb 11 1948 - Match Result

RESULT

2nd Test, Port of Spain, February 11 - 16, 1948, England tour of West Indies

England

362 & 275

West Indies

(T:141) 497 & 72/3

Match drawn

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George Carew and Ganteaume's 173-run partnership is WI's highest for the 1st wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 144 between Roach and Errol Hunte

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Scorecard summary

England1st Inn

362/10(143.3 overs)

140 ()

5/137 (39)

55 ()

1/31 (21)

West Indies1st Inn

497/10(146 overs)

112 ()

3/122 (32)

107 ()

2/76 (32)

England2nd Inn

275/10(113.2 overs)

133 ()

6/92 (34.2)

35 ()

3/64 (27)

West Indies2nd Inn

72/3(16.2 overs)

*28 ()

2/27 (8)

20 ()

1/21 (4.2)

Match details

GroundQueen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

TossEngland, elected to bat first

Series

England tour of West Indies

Season1947/48

Series result4-match series level 0-0

Match numberTest no. 296

Match daysday (5-day match)

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