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Friday, March 14, 2008

Which was the first Cricket Test, and who won it?


Which was the first Cricket Test, and who won it?

The first official Test match was played between Australia and England. This was in 1877, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia won the toss and batted first. They scored 245, which was powered by a century by Charles Bannerman. England were bowled out for 165. In the second innings Australia scored 104, setting a target of 154 for England. But England could not bat well and they were all out for a mere 108. Thus, Australia won the first ever Test match by 45 runs.

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