England's second innings started well, with the openers putting on 158 for the first wicket.

Together they put on 68 for the 7th wicket in double quick time.

The pair put on a hundred or more for the first wicket on 40 occasions.

He was joined by Lee and together they put on 46 for the 7th wicket.

Simpson (75) and McDonald (91) put on 146 for the first wicket.

Bradman joined Barnes and the pair put on 225 for the second wicket.

The pair put on 161 for the sixth wicket as Blackwell raced to 125 before being run out.

Batting at number six he hit 107 not out, and put on an unbroken partnership of 267 for the fifth wicket with Bland.

He put on 176 for the second wicket with Hamence, who made 92.

Brown hit 113 and Bradman himself 86, putting on 154 for the second wicket.