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Finally, England had something to celebrate as Coronation Year was capped by them regaining the Ashes after 19 years. It was a miserable summer, with rain and cold dogging the entire tour and consigning Old Trafford and Trent Bridge to draws. Australia would have taken a lead at Lord's were it not for a resolute rearguard from Trevor Bailey and Willie Watson on the last day, and Bailey again rescued England at Headingley, but only by bowling down the leg side off a long run as Australia chased 177 in 115 minutes. The Oval Test was extended to six days with the Ashes and the series up for grabs, England won by eight wickets after a see-saw battle. Bedser, England 's standard bearer in post-war cricket, took 39 wickets in the series at 17.48 (Lindwall was not far being with 26 at 18.84) while Hutton, England 's first professional captain, led from the front with 443 runs at 55.37.
England 1 Australia 0 Drawn 4
Finally, England had something to celebrate as Coronation Year was capped by them regaining the Ashes after 19 years. It was a miserable summer, with rain and cold dogging the entire tour and consigning Old Trafford and Trent Bridge to draws. Australia would have taken a lead at Lord's were it not for a resolute rearguard from Trevor Bailey and Willie Watson on the last day, and Bailey again rescued England at Headingley, but only by bowling down the leg side off a long run as Australia chased 177 in 115 minutes. The Oval Test was extended to six days with the Ashes and the series up for grabs, England won by eight wickets after a see-saw battle. Bedser, England 's standard bearer in post-war cricket, took 39 wickets in the series at 17.48 (Lindwall was not far being with 26 at 18.84) while Hutton, England 's first professional captain, led from the front with 443 runs at 55.37.
England 1 Australia 0 Drawn 4