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hardCharles Bannerman scored the first-ever century in Test cricket in the inaugural Test of 1877. How did his innings end?
✓He retired hurt on 165 after a ball broke his finger
BHe was run out on 150
CHe was bowled for 178
DHe carried his bat for 200 not out
Answer Explanation
Bannerman retired hurt on 165 after a delivery from George Ulyett broke his finger, in an innings that remains the highest proportion (67.35%) of a completed Test team total by one batsman.
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