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England: Won 2–0
How England performed
Unbeaten in five Tests, England won the 1905 series 2–0. Behind on first innings in Nottingham, 196 to 221, they declared their second at 426 for five and bowled Australia out for 188 to win by 213 runs.
The next two Tests were drawn. At Lord's, London, England led 282 to 181 and were 151 for five in their second innings when the match ended; at Leeds they declared at 295 for five and Australia held out on 224 for seven. Manchester brought the win that settled the series, England making 446 and dismissing Australia for 197 and 169 to win by an innings and 80 runs. The final Test at The Oval, London was drawn, with Australia on 124 for four in their second innings.
England fixtures
England
196 & 426/5d – 221 & 188
Australia
England won
England won by 213 runs
England
282 & 151/5 – 181
Australia
England drew
Match drawn
England
301 & 295/5d – 195 & 224/7
Australia
England drew
Match drawn
England
446 – 197 & 169
Australia
England won
England won by an innings and 80 runs
England
430 & 261/6d – 363 & 124/4
Australia
England drew
Match drawn
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