England’s 5 most memorable Test matches ahead of their 1000th

#2. England vs West Indies, Lord’s, Jun 20-25 1963

In one of the most closely fought encounters in Test cricket history, a game of cricket unfolded at the home of cricket when two cricketing giants locked horns in June 1963. Batting first, West Indies mustered a decent score of 301 as visitors were not way too behind with a first innings score of 297. The drama was yet to be unfolded as West Indies somehow got to 229 courtesy an astonishing 133 by Basil Butcher.

Requiring 234 to win in the fourth innings, wickets continue to fell for the hosts as they finished with 116 for 3 at the end of day 4. Cowdrey was retired hurt on 19 after meeting a huge blow by Hall, just above his wrist to break his left arm. With an eventful day 5 in prospect, West Indies bowlers ran into the English middle order with hosts requiring 15 in the final 19 minutes of the play.

Cowdrey came out to bat with his broken left arm as they required 8 from the final over. But somehow, Allen defended against a spirited Hall to close the game with a draw and prevent any of the other three results.

Result: Match Drawn