Lowest total defended in Test cricket

In 1882, Australia faced a formidable challenge from England in the second Test match of their tour of England. The match took place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London and saw England score a total of 35 runs, which was the lowest total ever defended in Test cricket at that time.

The Australian bowling attack, led by Fred Spofforth, was able to restrict England's batting to just 10 overs, with no batsman scoring more than two runs. The Australian fielders also played a crucial role in the match, catching all of England's wickets and preventing any further runs from being scored.

Despite England's poor performance, the match was still closely contested, with Australia eventually winning by just 15 runs. The low total defended by Australia remains one of the most memorable moments in Test cricket history and is a testament to the skill and determination of both the Australian bowling and fielding teams.