Before the 1981 Headingley and 2001 Kolkata wins, which team became the first in Test history to win a match after following on, at Sydney in 1894-95?

Answer Explanation

England became the first team to win a Test after following on, beating Australia by 10 runs at Sydney in December 1894. It has happened only three more times: England at Headingley in 1981, India at Kolkata in 2001 and New Zealand against England at Wellington in 2023.

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