The 1948 Ashes series (English: 1948 Ashes series) used to be held between England and Australia in the longstanding cricketing rivalry. In the Test series beginning on June 10, 1948, both the groups have been contesting in 5 Tests. Australia has not been defeated in any take a look at due to the fact World War II and interestingly there used to be a strong team. Team captain Don Bradman announced his unbeaten look on this tour in public. Australia win 10 necessary games in 10 games. In the meantime, eight in the innings was once received by way of the margin. In addition, there had been quite a few proficient gamers in the England squad, such as Lane Hatton, Denis Compton and Alec Bedser. Although Australia gained 4-0 in the series, the third test used to be drawn in the draw. As a result, they preserve the Ashes on their own. Australians remain unbeaten on the whole tour and are referred to as as unbeatable or unbeatable teams.
In the first Test, England's batsmen advised about the conflicting prerequisites towards Australia's pace bowlers in the series and the efforts of the Australians towards leg theory and subsequent tries to defeat it. Australian batsmen, especially Bradman himself, kept the English bowlers down. However, from time to time their batsmen have been caught in a dilemma, particularly in the rain-stained third Test, they have been capable to draw on the draw. A series of great cricketers have been performed in this series. In between, Bradman-Arthur's 301-run partnership between Morris, no longer being capable to seize many catches and stamping in the fourth Test, Australia's massive win in the fifth Test and England's half-day was one of the all-out activities in 52 overs. Australia scored 389 runs, however Bradman made an great begin in his closing innings with a run of zero runs. After England were 188 for three, in much less than three days they misplaced by innings and 149 runs.
Date June 10, 1948 - August 18, 1948
Location England
The result was Australia's 4-0 victory in the 5-Test series
Parties
England England Australia Australia
Captain
NW Yardley DG Bradman
Most runs
DCS Compton 562 AR Morris 696
DG Bradman 508
Most wickets
AV Bedser 18Rr Lindwall 27
WHA Johnston 27