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July 20, 1963- England vs Australia final Test began

After a couple of draws, this was England’s final attempt to regain the Ashes for the first time since 1937. Batting first, ENG made 254/8 and declared. Mary Duggan made 101*. Lorraine Kutcher had 5 wickets.

Then Anne Sanders and Mary Duggan picked 4 wickets each as AUS made only 205. In the 2nd inns, ENG declared for 160/7.

Chasing 210 to win, AUS got out for 160 as England won the Test by 49 runs.

This was the final match for Mary Duggan.
-She became the 2nd player to score a ton in the final Test.
-She ended her career without ducks (31).
-She still has the most wickets in Tests.

Image courtesy: Getty Images, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint during 1st Innings

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