Jim Laker's match figures of 19/90 against Australia in 1956 are the best in Test history. What were his two innings figures?

Answer Explanation

Jim Laker took 9/37 in the first innings and 10/53 in the second at Old Trafford, Manchester in July 1956, match figures of 19/90 against Australia. No bowler has come close to matching this performance in the 70 years since.

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