1947 5th Test: Lindwall destroys England (SCG)

Australia won by 5 wickets as Ray Lindwall took 7-63 to skittle England.

Len Hutton made a patient 122 but England collapsed from 151-1 to score only 280 in the face of Lindwall's spell. Wright took 7-105 to secure a narrow lead as Australia were bundled out for 253. 

Colin McCool took 5-44 to spin out England for 186. Bradman's 63 powered Australia's chase as they got to 214-5 to win the series 3-0.

1946-1947 The Ashes - 5th Test on 28th February, 1947 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.



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