England vs Australia
1948-06-10
Alec Bedser's unique ability to dismiss Don Bradman — cricket's greatest batsman — using a specifically designed leg-trap inswinger made Bedser the only bowler to develop and sustain a consistent plan for dismissing Bradman in the post-war period.
England vs Australia
1948-07-08
Ray Lindwall's explosive pace during the 1948 Invincibles tour — where he was the fastest bowler England had faced since Harold Larwood — posed specific challenges to Len Hutton, England's most technically accomplished batsman, testing his technique and concentration throughout.
England vs Australia
1948-08-14
Don Bradman walked out to bat in his final Test innings needing just 4 runs to finish with a career average of 100. Eric Hollies bowled him second ball for 0 — leaving cricket's greatest batsman with an immortal average of 99.94.
Australia vs England
1948-08-18
Don Bradman's 1948 Australian side went through the entire England tour — 34 matches including 5 Tests — without losing a single game, becoming the only team in Ashes history to complete a full tour unbeaten.
Australia vs India
13-17 December 1947
Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown at the non-striker's end during India's tour of Australia, creating a dismissal type that would bear his name for decades.