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England v Australia 3rd Test

Australia tour of England - 1975 (1975) · Headingley, Leeds · 14 August 1975

Match drawn

Match drawn. Rick McCosker top-scored with 95* for Australia. Gary Gilmour took 6/85.

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MATCH FACTS

Series
Australia tour of England - 1975 (1975)
Ground
Headingley, Leeds
Dates
14 August 1975 to 19 August 1975
Toss
England, chose to bat
Result
Match drawn
Captains
Tony Greig (England), Ian Chappell (Australia)
Debut
Phil Edmonds (England)
Umpires
AE Fagg and DJ Constant

HOW THE MATCH UNFOLDED

England won the toss and chose to bat. It was Phil Edmonds's first Test.

England batted first and made 288 all out. David Steele top-scored with 73 off 169 balls, and John Edrich made 62. Gary Gilmour took 6 for 85 for Australia. The innings was built on a 112-run stand for the second wicket between John Edrich and David Steele.

Australia replied with 135 all out. Ian Chappell top-scored with 35 off 102 balls. Phil Edmonds took 5 for 28 for England. From 78 for 3 they lost 5 wickets for 29 runs, to 107 for 8. England led by 153 on first innings.

England made 291 all out in their second innings. David Steele top-scored with 92 off 222 balls, and Tony Greig made 49. Ashley Mallett took 3 for 50 for Australia.

Set 445 to win, Australia made 220 for 3. Rick McCosker top-scored with 95 not out off 214 balls, and Ian Chappell made 62. The innings was built on a 106-run stand for the second wicket between Ian Chappell and Rick McCosker, 48% of the total.

Match drawn.

ENGLAND, FIRST INNINGS: 288 ALL OUT
BatterHow outRB
Barry Woodlbw930
John Edrichc Ashley Mallett62121
David Steelec Doug Walters73169
John Hampshirelbw1436
Keith Fletcherc Ashley Mallett832
Tony Greigrun out51102
Alan Knottlbw1459
Phil Edmondsnot out1336
Chris Oldbowled526
John Snowc Doug Walters03
Derek Underwoodc Greg Chappell03

Extras 39 · Total 288 all out

Bowler (Australia)OMRW
Dennis Lillee2812531
Jeff Thomson228532
Gary Gilmour31.210856
Max Walker184540
Ian Chappell2040

FALL OF WICKETS

1-25 (Barry Wood), 2-137 (John Edrich), 3-159 (John Hampshire), 4-189 (Keith Fletcher), 5-213 (David Steele), 6-268 (Tony Greig), 7-269 (Alan Knott), 8-284 (Chris Old), 9-284 (John Snow), 10-288 (Derek Underwood)

PARTNERSHIPS
WktBattersRuns
firstJohn Edrich and Barry Wood25
secondJohn Edrich and David Steele112
thirdJohn Hampshire and David Steele22
fourthKeith Fletcher and David Steele30
fifthTony Greig and David Steele24
sixthAlan Knott and Tony Greig55
seventhAlan Knott and Phil Edmonds1
eighthChris Old and Phil Edmonds15
ninthJohn Snow and Phil Edmonds0
tenthDerek Underwood and Phil Edmonds4
AUSTRALIA, FIRST INNINGS: 135 ALL OUT
BatterHow outRB
Rick McCoskerc John Hampshire018
Rod Marshbowled2564
Ian Chappellbowled35102
Greg Chappellc Derek Underwood1356
Ross Edwardslbw01
Doug Walterslbw1962
Gary Gilmourc Tony Greig634
Max Walkerc Chris Old014
Jeff Thomsonc David Steele1660
Dennis Lilleebowled1142
Ashley Mallettnot out111

Extras 9 · Total 135 all out

Bowler (England)OMRW
John Snow18.57223
Chris Old113301
Tony Greig30140
Barry Wood52100
Derek Underwood1912221
Phil Edmonds207285

FALL OF WICKETS

1-8 (Rick McCosker), 2-53 (Rod Marsh), 3-78 (Greg Chappell), 4-78 (Ross Edwards), 5-81 (Ian Chappell), 6-96 (Gary Gilmour), 7-104 (Max Walker), 8-107 (Doug Walters), 9-128 (Dennis Lillee), 10-135 (Jeff Thomson)

PARTNERSHIPS
WktBattersRuns
firstRod Marsh and Rick McCosker8
secondIan Chappell and Rod Marsh45
thirdIan Chappell and Greg Chappell25
fourthIan Chappell and Ross Edwards0
fifthIan Chappell and Doug Walters3
sixthDoug Walters and Gary Gilmour15
seventhDoug Walters and Max Walker8
eighthDoug Walters and Jeff Thomson3
ninthDennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson21
tenthAshley Mallett and Jeff Thomson7
ENGLAND, SECOND INNINGS: 291 ALL OUT
BatterHow outRB
Barry Woodlbw2574
John Edrichbowled3590
David Steelec Greg Chappell92222
Keith Fletcherc Greg Chappell1444
Tony Greigc Ashley Mallett4971
Chris Oldst Rod Marsh1016
John Hampshirec Greg Chappell04
Alan Knottc Jeff Thomson3129
Phil Edmondsc Alan Turner812
John Snowc Rod Marsh915
Derek Underwoodnot out0–

Extras 18 · Total 291 all out

Bowler (Australia)OMRW
Dennis Lillee205482
Jeff Thomson206671
Gary Gilmour205723
Max Walker154361
Ashley Mallett194503

FALL OF WICKETS

1-55 (Barry Wood), 2-70 (John Edrich), 3-103 (Keith Fletcher), 4-197 (Tony Greig), 5-209 (Chris Old), 6-210 (John Hampshire), 7-272 (David Steele), 8-276 (Alan Knott), 9-285 (Phil Edmonds), 10-291 (John Snow)

PARTNERSHIPS
WktBattersRuns
firstJohn Edrich and Barry Wood55
secondJohn Edrich and David Steele15
thirdKeith Fletcher and David Steele33
fourthTony Greig and David Steele94
fifthChris Old and David Steele12
sixthJohn Hampshire and David Steele1
seventhAlan Knott and David Steele62
eighthAlan Knott and Phil Edmonds4
ninthJohn Snow and Phil Edmonds9
tenthJohn Snow and Derek Underwood6
AUSTRALIA, SECOND INNINGS: 220 FOR 3
BatterHow outRB
Rick McCoskernot out95214
Rod Marshbowled1247
Ian Chappelllbw62127
Greg Chappellc David Steele1211
Doug Waltersnot out2542

Did not bat: Ross Edwards, Gary Gilmour, Max Walker, Jeff Thomson, Dennis Lillee, Ashley Mallett

Extras 14 · Total 220 for 3

Bowler (England)OMRW
John Snow156210
Chris Old175611
Tony Greig93200
Derek Underwood154401
Phil Edmonds174641

FALL OF WICKETS

1-55 (Rod Marsh), 2-161 (Ian Chappell), 3-174 (Greg Chappell)

PARTNERSHIPS
WktBattersRuns
firstRod Marsh and Rick McCosker55
secondIan Chappell and Rick McCosker106
thirdGreg Chappell and Rick McCosker13
fourthDoug Walters and Rick McCosker46
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