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England: Won 2–1
How England performed
England edged the 1896 series 2–1. They opened at Lord's, London by bowling Australia out for 53 in their first innings and, despite a second-innings 347 from the visitors, completed a six-wicket win at 111 for four after making 292.
Australia levelled in Manchester. Their first-innings 412 put England under pressure, and although England made 231 and 305, Australia reached 125 for seven to win by three wickets. The decider at The Oval, London was low-scoring: England made 145 and 84, but Australia were dismissed for 119 and 44, giving England a 66-run victory and the series.
England fixtures
England
292 & 111/4 – 53 & 347
Australia
England won
England won by 6 wickets
England
231 & 305 – 412 & 125/7
Australia
England lost
Australia won by 3 wickets
England
145 & 84 – 119 & 44
Australia
England won
England won by 66 runs
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