Australia, Lowest Target of 85 Runs Defended in Test Cricket in 1882

Lowest target of 85 runs defended in test

The world of Test cricket has seen many memorable moments and records being set and broken over the years. One such record that stands out is the lowest total defended in a Test match. This record is held by the Australian cricket team, who successfully defended a total of just 85 runs against England in 1882. Thus, the Lowest target of 85 runs defended in test by Australia in year 1882.

Choosing to bat first in 1882, Australia were bowled out for 63 with Dick Barlow 5/19 and Ted Peate 4/31 doing the bulk of the damage. In reply, England could only manage 101 as Frederick Spofforth claimed 7/46. In the second innings, Australia posted just 122, setting up a target of 85. But Spofforth was again the wrecker-in-chief as Billy Murdoch’s team still won the game by 7 runs.

Despite the small target, the match was far from over. The England batsmen found it difficult to score runs against the Australian bowlers, and wickets fell at regular intervals. The tension in the ground was palpable as England's score slowly crept towards the target. In the end, it was a nail-biting finish, but Australia managed to defend the target and won the match by 7 runs.

This match is remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in Test cricket history, and it is a testament to the fighting spirit of the Australian team. The record for the lowest total defended in a Test match still stands to this day, and it is unlikely that it will be broken anytime soon. This match shows that in cricket, it's never over until the last ball is bowled, and that even the most seemingly impossible task can be accomplished with determination and hard work.

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