Matches

The Ashes, 1956

Matches - Grounds - Records and statistics

1st Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham - Jun 7-12, 1956
Match drawn
England 217/8d and 188/3d; Australia 148 and 120/3

Scorecard | Almanack report

2nd Test at Lord's, London - Jun 21-26, 1956
Australia won by 185 runs
Australia 285 and 257; England 171 and 186

Scorecard | Almanack report

3rd Test at Headingley, Leeds - Jul 12-17, 1956
England won by an innings and 42 runs
England 325; Australia 143 and 140 (f/o)

Scorecard | Almanack report | Photos (1)

4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester - Jul 26-31, 1956
England won by an innings and 170 runs
England 459; Australia 84 and 205 (f/o)

Scorecard | Almanack report | Articles (4) | Photos (4)

5th Test at Kennington Oval, London - Aug 23-28, 1956
Match drawn
England 247 and 182/3d; Australia 202 and 27/5

Scorecard | Almanack report

Australia tour of England, Jun-Aug 1956