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hardWhat is the largest winning margin by an innings in Test match history?
✓An innings and 579 runs, England beat Australia in 1938
BAn innings and 336 runs, Australia beat England in 1946
CAn innings and 400 runs, South Africa beat Zimbabwe in 2005
DAn innings and 200 runs, India beat Bangladesh in 2000
Answer Explanation
England's win by an innings and 579 runs over Australia at The Oval in 1938, built on their world-record 903 for 7 declared, remains the largest innings-margin victory in Test history.
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