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England men · Test · International series · 1st Test

England
v West Indies⁠

Result

West Indies won by 158 runs

England
257 & 255
West Indies
415 & 255
Date
Thursday 26 July 1973 · England in 1973
Venue
The Oval, London
Competition
Test · International series · 1st Test

Last checked 21 October 2026

Men's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

1968 – 1969

Tests since 1928

England v West Indies stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings166In our results database
England wins54England perspective
Draws, ties & NR53Drawn, tied or no result
West Indies wins59West Indies victories

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