1912 English cricket season
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Article Images1912 was the 23rd season of County Championship cricket in England. The much-criticised Triangular Tournament of Test Matches was held between England, Australia and South Africa. The contest was affected by one of the wettest summers on record and was never repeated. England retained the Ashes, having defeated Australia in one Test.
← 1911 1913 → |
Honours
- County Championship - Yorkshire
- Minor Counties Championship - in abeyance
- Wisden (special commemoration) - John Wisden
Test series
Main article: 1912 Triangular Tournament
Main article: South African cricket team in England in 1912
Main article: Australian cricket team in England in 1912
England won one of its matches against weakened Australia 1–0 with two drawn. Against South Africa, England won all three matches. Despite the loss of several key players, Australia beat South Africa 2–0 with one match drawn.
Cumulative record - Test wins | 1876-1912 |
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England | 40 |
Australia | 35 |
Drawn | 19 |
County Championship
Main article: 1912 County Championship
Leading batsmen
C B Fry topped the averages with 1592 runs @ 56.85
Leading bowlers
Sydney Barnes topped the averages with 69 wickets @ 11.33