Top 3 batting performances of Bill Brown in Test Cricket

Bill Brown was a superb opening batsman and fielder for Australia both before and during World War II, though his performances may have been eclipsed by those of his more celebrated contemporaries. He fought as a flight lieutenant in the Pacific with the Royal Australian Air Force during the war. He was no longer the dominant player he once was, and he had missed out on some of his best productive years in cricket. 

He averaged over 47 in Tests and more than 50 in first-class cricket, including 39 hundreds. Without the war, he would surely have played more Test cricket. Despite his unimpressive bat, he was an excellent glance and ball placer. He possessed a wide variety of shots, though, and was difficult to pin down.

1. 206 vs England – 1938

During the second Test in Lords, London England won the toss and elected to bat first. England posted a huge total of 494 runs for Australia. In reply to this huge total Australia scored 422 runs as Bill Brown scored 206 runs from 370 balls which includes 22 fours. In the second innings of the match, he was out on 10 runs by Verity. 427However, the match ended in a draw.

2. 133 vs England – 1938

During the first in Nottingham against England winning the toss England posted a total of 658 as four players scored 100+ runs in the first innings. Australia got a follow-on as they scored 411. In the second innings the Aussies managed to score 427 as Donald Bradman and Bill Brown both scored centuries. Due to this, the match ended in a draw.

3. 121 Vs South Africa – 1936

During the first Test match in Cape Town against South Africa Australia won the toss and selected to bat first. Opening the batting attack for Australia Bill Brown and Jack Fingleton both scored centuries and had a partnership of 233 runs for the first wicket. Later Australia won the match by 78 runs and innings. 

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