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England
v West Indies⁠

Result

West Indies won by 8 wickets

England
205 & 202
West Indies
183 & 226/2
Date
Thursday 4 August 1988 · England in 1988
Venue
The Oval, London
Competition
Test · International series · 5th Test

Last checked 21 October 2026

Men's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

1986 – 1988

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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