England vs South Africa, 1st Test at Birmingham, Jun 15 1929 - Match Result

RESULT

1st Test, Birmingham, June 15 - 18, 1929, South Africa tour of England

England

245 & 308/4d

South Africa

(T:304) 250 & 171/1

Match drawn

171

Bob Catterall and Mitchell's 171-run partnership is SA's highest for the 1st wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 153 between Billy Zulch and Herbie Taylor

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Scorecard summary

England1st Inn

245/10(81.1 overs)

70 ()

4/79 (25.1)

40 ()

3/40 (20)

South Africa1st Inn

250/10(172.4 overs)

88 ()

5/57 (42.4)

67 ()

3/65 (44)

England2nd Inn

308/4(100 overs)

*138 ()

2/88 (28)

114 ()

1/54 (22)

South Africa2nd Inn

171/1(59.4 overs)

98 ()

1/55 (15.4)

*61 ()

0/12 (11)

Match details

GroundEdgbaston, Birmingham

TossEngland, elected to bat first

Series

South Africa tour of England

Season1929

Series result5-match series level 0-0

Match numberTest no. 181

Match daysday (3-day match)

Test debut

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