1980 Centenary Test
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The Ashes, the legendary cricket series between England and Australia, began in 1877 with the first-ever Test match played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The rivalry quickly grew after England lost to Australia on home soil in 1882, prompting a satirical obituary in The Sporting Times declaring that “English cricket had died, and the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.”
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The 1980 Centenary Test at Lord’s, held from August 28 to September 2, marked 100 years since the first Test match in England between England and Australia. A festive, nostalgia-laden affair, the match featured strong lineups and moments of vintage drama.
Key Performances:
- Kim Hughes scored a brilliant 117 with 14 fours and 3 sixes
- Graeme Wood contributed 112
- England’s first innings was dominated by Australia’s pace attack. Dennis Lillee took 4/43 and Len Pascoe claimed 5/59
- In Australia’s second innings, Kim Hughes again starred with 84 runs including 11 fours and 2 sixes, while captain Greg Chappell made 59.
- England’s second innings saw Geoff Boycott score an unbeaten 128 and Mike Gatting remain not out on 51, but time ran out as they reached 244/3.
- This test marked the end of the long career of commentator John Arlott.
| Date | Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | |
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| Aug 28 | 1980 ENG v AUS Centenary Test | England | v | Australia | Lords |
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