Decades Tournament - Inter-war Australia v Inter-war England

 

England overwhelmed Australia in this Inter-war Adelaide Test, winning comfortably by 8 wickets despite losing nearly 4 hours to rain on day 5. Sussex all rounder Maurice Tate bowled beautifully to restrict Australia to 280 in their 1st inns (Bradman 65), his 6-41 a classic exhibition of swing and seam. 

Herbert Sutcliffe carried his bat for 237 in England's 386, a valuable lead of 106. Gregory, Grimmett and O'Reilly all collected 3 wickets each. 

Australia were blown away in their 2nd inns by ferocious fast bowling from Harold Larwood, whose 7-35 included 3 wickets in 4 balls. 

A target of 113 was never going to trouble this strong England side, and Herbert Sutcliffe was supreme with 62 not out. The Yorkshire opener scored 299 runs in this match without being dismissed and was instrumental in England's triumph. A man of the match performance indeed.

Australia Inter-war 280-10 1st Innings (88.3 Ov)

DG Bradman 65, HL Collins 36, JM Gregory 35*, MW Tate 6-41, H Larwood 2-67

England Inter-war 386-10 1st Innings (132.3 Ov)

H Sutcliffe 237*, MW Tate 53, H Larwood 28, JM Gregory 3-60, WA O'Reilly 3-78, CV Grimmett 3-92

Australia Inter-war 218-10 2nd Innings (78 Ov)

SJ McCabe 54, DG Bradman 43, JM Gregory 40, H Larwood 7-35

England Inter-war 2nd Innings 116-2 (42.3 Ov)

H Sutcliffe 62*, JB Hobbs 27

England Inter-war won by 8 wickets

Man of the match: H Sutcliffe