England vs South Africa, 1st Test at Birmingham, Jun 14 1924 - Match Result

RESULT

1st Test, Birmingham, June 14 - 17, 1924, South Africa tour of England

England

438

South Africa

(fo) 30 & 390

England won by an innings and 18 runs

114

Jimmy Blanckenberg and Bob Catterall's 114-run partnership is SA's highest for the 5th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 109 between Llewellyn and Faulkner

Herbie Taylor has broken the record for most Tests (14) as captain for SA, going past Sherwell

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Scorecard summary

England1st Inn

438/10(124 overs)

76 ()

6/152 (37)

74 ()

2/106 (36)

South Africa1st Inn

30/10(12.3 overs)

7 ()

6/7 (6.3)

4 ()

4/12 (6)

South Africa2nd Inn

390/10(143.4 overs)

120 ()

5/83 (28)

56 ()

4/103 (50.4)

Match details

GroundEdgbaston, Birmingham

TossSouth Africa, elected to field first

Series

South Africa tour of England

Season1924

Series resultEngland led the 5-match series 1-0

Match numberTest no. 153

Match daysday (3-day match)

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