Australia vs England, 1st Test at Melbourne, Dec 31 1881 - Match Result
John Selby and George Ulyett's 137-run partnership is the highest for the 2nd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 120 between Bunny Lucas and W.G. Grace
John Selby and Billy Bates's 83-run partnership is the highest for the 3rd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 58 between Billy Barnes and W.G. Grace
Tom Horan and George Giffen's 107-run partnership is the highest for the 5th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 44 between Lord Harris and Royle
Tom Horan and Joey Palmer's 79-run partnership is the highest for the 7th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 57 between Bannerman and Harry Boyle
Alfred Shaw and Scotton's 83-run partnership is the highest for the 8th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 63 between Absolom and Lord Harris
John Selby and George Ulyett's 137-run partnership is ENG's highest for the 2nd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 120 between Bunny Lucas and W.G. Grace
John Selby and Billy Bates's 83-run partnership is ENG's highest for the 3rd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 58 between Billy Barnes and W.G. Grace
Midwinter and Scotton's 45-run partnership is ENG's highest for the 7th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 34 between Tom Emmett and Allen Hill
Alfred Shaw and Scotton's 83-run partnership is ENG's highest for the 8th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 63 between Absolom and Lord Harris
Billy Murdoch and Bannerman's 73-run partnership is AUS's highest for the 2nd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 38 between Bannerman and Tom Horan
Tom Horan and George Giffen's 107-run partnership is AUS's highest for the 5th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 36 between Midwinter and Thomas Kelly
Tom Horan and Joey Palmer's 79-run partnership is AUS's highest for the 7th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 57 between Bannerman and Harry Boyle
Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
Toss | England, elected to bat first |
Series | |
Season | 1881/82 |
Series result | 4-match series level 0-0 |
Match number | Test no. 5 |
Match days | day (0-day match) |
Test debut | |
Umpires |
Player Name | R | B | |
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bowled | 25 | ||
bowled | 8 | ||
caught | 26 | ||
not out | 22 | ||
not out | 33 | ||
Extras | (b 9, lb 3, w 1) | ||
Total | 127(3 wkts; 55 ovs) |
Wkt | Runs | Players | |
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1st | 35 | Jack Blackham | Alec Bannerman |
2nd | 35 | Jack Blackham | Tom Horan |
3rd | 2 | Jack Blackham | Billy Murdoch |
4th | 55 | Billy Murdoch | Percy McDonnell |