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England XI v Australians
Australia in British Isles 1956
VenueCentral Recreation Ground, Hastings on 1st, 3rd, 4th September 1956 (3-day match)
Balls per over6
TossEngland XI won the toss and decided to bat
ResultMatch drawn
UmpiresH Elliott, AE Pothecary
Close of play day 1England XI (1) 83/2 (Milton 35*, Cowdrey 1*)
Close of play day 2Australians (1) 106/3 (Mackay 22*, Burke 5*)
England XI first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
TC Doddsb Wilson40     
CA Miltonb Mackay94     
GM Emmettb Archer6     
MC Cowdreyc Archer b Johnson13     
DW Barrickc Archer b Johnson26     
*DB Carrc Archer b Johnson23     
+B Taylorc Rutherford b Johnson2     
JB Mortimorenot out9     
F Ridgwaynot out2     
DVP Wrightdid not bat      
HL Jacksondid not bat      
Extras(3 b, 4 lb)7
Total(7 wickets, declared, 67 overs)222
Fall of wickets:
1-63, 2-78, 3-133, 4-169, 5-200, 6-211, 7-212
Australians bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Crawford6   0210--
Archer23   5671--
Wilson18   6591--
Johnson13   3474--
Mackay7   2211--
Australians first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
CC McDonaldb Wright34     
JW Rutherfordc Ridgway b Mortimore34     
KD Mackaynot out22     
ID Craigb Jackson8     
JW Burkenot out5     
PJP Burgedid not bat      
RG Archerdid not bat      
*IWG Johnsondid not bat      
+GRA Langleydid not bat      
WPA Crawforddid not bat      
JW Wilsondid not bat      
Extras(3 b)3
Total(3 wickets, 43 overs)106
Fall of wickets:
1-48, 2-78, 3-100
England XI bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Jackson10   2171--
Ridgway7   2160--
Wright11   1451--
Mortimore14   5211--
Carr1   040--
Notes
--> There was no play on the final day.