England's Third Tour of South Africa 1895-96
England's third tour of South Africa was a very one-sided series that was not elevated to Test status till later. England fielded 10 new caps throughout the series (8 in the first Test). The captains, a baronet and a lord, were chosen for their roles more because of their status than their cricketing ability.
The highlight of the first Test was South Africa's dismissal for a record low of 30 in their second innings, with George Lohmann taking 8 wickets for 7 runs, including a hat-trick. He had match figures of 15 for 45.
Lohmann followed this with 9 wickets for 28 runs in the first innings of the second Test, the first time a bowler had taken 9 wickets in a single Test innings. In the third Test, Lohmann took his haul of wickets to 35 at an average of 5.8.
England in South Africa 1895-96. Match length: 3 days. Balls per over: 5. Series result: England won 3-0.
| No. | Date | Home captain | Away captain | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 13,14 Feb 1896 | Baberton Halliwell | Sir Tim O'Brien | Port Elizabeth | ENG by 288 runs |
| 48 | 2,3,4 Mar 1896 | Baberton Halliwell | Lord Hawke | Johannesburg | ENG by Inns&197 runs |
| 49 | 21,23 Mar 1896 | Alfred Richards | Lord Hawke | Cape Town | ENG by Inns&33 runs |
Read more about this topic: History Of Test Cricket From 1890 To 1900
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