and Ferris claimed five wickets each, making for match figures of ten for 63 and eight for 45 respectively. The aforementioned newspaper, however, believed that Peel's first innings' four for 36 was a far better performance, as the wicket had been easier than at any other stage of the match. This win was Australia's first over England since that at Sydney three years earlier. After that, the Antipodeans had been defeated on seven successive occasions. In the eight years since the 1880 visit, this was only Australia's second win in England, the other being the famous Test at the Oval in 1882. Second Test Third Test Other first-class matches Summary of results Batting averages Bowling averages References External links 1888 in Australian cricket 1888 in English cricket 1888 English cricket seasons in the 19th century International cricket competitions from 1844 to 1888 1888