#wes hall

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Wes Hall's Final Over at Lord's — The Most Dramatic Finish in English Test History, June 1963

England vs West Indies

1963-06-25

England needed 15 runs from the last eight-ball over to beat West Indies, with two wickets standing, Colin Cowdrey at the crease with a broken arm in plaster. Wes Hall bowled. Six runs came, two wickets fell. The match ended in a draw with England 9 wickets down. Cowdrey never had to face the last ball. It was the most famous finish at Lord's in the post-war era.

#wes-hall#lord-s#1963

⭐Moderate

Cowdrey's Broken Arm Saves the Lord's Test — June 1963

England vs West Indies

1963-06-25

On 25 June 1963 at Lord's, England number eleven Colin Cowdrey walked out to face Wes Hall with two balls to bowl, his left arm in plaster after Hall had broken it earlier in the day. Six runs were needed; one wicket stood. David Allen blocked the last two balls; Cowdrey did not have to face one. The Test was drawn — the most famous draw in English Test cricket history.

#colin cowdrey#wes hall#lord's

⭐Mild

The First Tied Test — Brisbane, December 1960

Australia vs West Indies

1960-12-14

On 14 December 1960 at the Gabba, Australia and West Indies produced the first tied Test in the 83-year history of the format, with West Indies' Joe Solomon running out Ian Meckiff from side-on with the scores level and one ball remaining. Wes Hall bowled the final eight-ball over with Australia needing six and three wickets in hand; the over produced two run-outs, a single, a missed catch and a tie. The result revived a flagging Test format and gave the world a template for how the game could be played.

#tied test#brisbane#1960