Blackham's Tour of England 1893
Grace was injured for the first Test, so England were captained by Andrew Stoddart. The match was ruined by rain. Arthur Shrewsbury became the first cricketer to score 1,000 Test runs during his 106 in England's first innings total of 334. Australia replied with 269 and England moved to 234 for 8 declared before rain tumbled down and no further play was possible. This was the first declaration in Test cricket.
England's strong side won the second Test, aided by a 151 first wicket partnership between Stoddart and the returning Grace. After scoring 91 runs in their first innings, the Aussies were asked to follow on. AC Bannerman became the first Australian to score 1,000 Test runs. The Aussies put up much brave resistance and scored 349, but this still equated to an innings defeat, and England had retained the Ashes. England went on to play out the third Test for a draw to earn a series victory.
Australia in England 1893. Match length: 3 days. Balls per over: 5. Series result: England won 1-0.
| No. | Date | Home captain | Away captain | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 17,18,19 Jul 1893 | Andrew Stoddart | Jack Blackham | Lord's | DRAW |
| 40 | 14,15,16 Aug 1893 | WG Grace | Jack Blackham | The Oval | ENG by Inns&43 runs |
| 41 | 24,25,26 Aug 1893 | WG Grace | Jack Blackham | Old Trafford | DRAW |
Read more about this topic: History Of Test Cricket From 1890 To 1900
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