At the 1981 Headingley Ashes Test, England won after following on thanks to Ian Botham's 149 not out, only the second such win in Test history. What was the final winning margin?

Answer Explanation

Set 130 to win, Australia were bowled out for 111 as Bob Willis took 8 for 43, giving England victory by 18 runs, bookmakers had offered 500-1 against an England win at lunch on day four.

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