South Africa vs England, 1st Test at Johannesburg, Dec 24 1927 - Match Result
RESULT
1st Test, Johannesburg, December 24 - 27, 1927, England tour of South Africa
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Scorecard summary
South Africa • 196/10(78.3 overs)
1st INNINGS86Â ()
7/70Â (27.3)
31Â ()
3/58Â (19)
England • 313/10(137.3 overs)
1st INNINGS122Â ()
5/58Â (37)
102Â ()
2/57Â (31.3)
South Africa • 170/10(69.2 overs)
2nd INNINGS53Â ()
5/36Â (21.2)
41*Â ()
5/60Â (27)
England • 57/0(21 overs)
2nd INNINGS41*Â ()
0/14Â (6)
15*Â ()
0/29Â (11)
Match details
| Old Wanderers, Johannesburg | |
| Toss | South Africa, elected to bat first |
| Series | |
| Season | 1927/28 |
| Series result | England led the 5-match series 1-0 |
| Match number | Test no. 168 |
| Match days | day (4-day match) |
| Test debut | |
| Umpires | |
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