Invincibles

The Invincibles was the name given to the 1948 Australian Cricket team, captained by Don Bradman that toured England in that year.

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Invincibles - 1948 - Australian - Cricket - Don Bradman - England

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It is notable as it was the first Test playing team to play an entire tour (32 matches including the 5 Tests) without losing a match, although it should be noted that the English sides were more weakened by the effects of the Second World War than the Australian side. It was also 40 year old Bradman's farewell tour. Various commentators have rated it as one of the best cricket teams ever, although it is usually rated below the 1902 Australian touring party.

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The English team was captained by Norman Yardley.

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The five Test, Ashes series was won convincingly:

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Test - Ashes series

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• 1st Test (Trent Bridge) -- Australia won by 8 wickets - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1940S/1948/AUS_IN_ENG/AUS_ENG_T1_10-15JUN1948.html
• 2nd Test (Lord's)-- Australia won by 409 runs - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1940S/1948/AUS_IN_ENG/AUS_ENG_T2_24-29JUN1948.html
• 3rd Test (Old Trafford)-- Drawn - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1940S/1948/AUS_IN_ENG/AUS_ENG_T3_08-13JUL1948.html
• 4th Test (Headingley)-- Australia won by 7 wickets - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1940S/1948/AUS_IN_ENG/AUS_ENG_T4_22-27JUL1948.html
• 5th Test (The Oval)-- Australia won by an innings and 149 runs - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1940S/1948/AUS_IN_ENG/AUS_ENG_T5_14-18AUG1948.html
 
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