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
Tyldesley and Sutcliffe's 230-run partnership is ENG's highest for the 2nd wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 152 between Shrewsbury and Billy Gunn
Shunter Coen and Cyril Vincent's 80-run partnership is SA's highest for the 9th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 69 between Sid Pegler and Jimmy Blanckenberg
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Match details
TossSouth Africa, elected to bat first
Season1927/28
Series resultEngland led the 5-match series 1-0
Match numberTest no. 168
Match daysday (4-day match)
Test debut
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