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‘England v Australia, The Oval 1880’. The First Test Match to be played in England. Original commemorative silk scorecard for the inaugural Test match, England v Australia, played at the Kennington Oval on the 6th-8th September 1880. England won the first Test match by five wickets. England made 420 and Australia were bowled out for 149 in their first innings. Australia following on in their second innings made 327 all out, and England won the test reaching their target of 57 for the loss of five wickets. For England, W.G. Grace made 152, Lucas 55, Lord Harris 52 and Fred Morley of Nottinghamshire took eight wickets in the match. For Australia, Murdoch made 153no in their second innings. The scorecard with fully printed detail. Printed by John Sharp & Co, Pilgrim Street, London. The scorecard, laid down to card and appears to have been framed in the past as there is mount lines to all four edges. 5.25”x6.5”. A rare scorecard. Some minor wear to the scorecard otherwise in good condition