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1959 English Cricket Season





HONOURS



TEST SERIES

England won all five Tests against a disappointing India, including three innings victories. This was the first time England had won all five Tests in a single series.


LEADING BATSMEN

Vijay Manjrekar topped the averages with 755 runs @ 68.63. M.J.K. Smith scored most runs, with 3249 @ 57.94.


LEADING BOWLERS

Brian Statham topped the averages with 139 wickets @ 15.01


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REFERENCES

  • ''The Hamlyn A-Z of Cricket Records'' by Peter Wynne-Thomas (PWT)

  • ''Playfair Cricket Annual'' (annual)

  • ''Wisden Cricketers Almanack'' (annual)