South African national cricket team in Australia in the 1931/32 season
The tour of the South African national cricket team to Australia in the 1931/32 season took place from November 27 to February 15, 1931. The international cricket tour was part of the 1931/32 international cricket season and comprised five tests . Australia won the series 5–0.
prehistory
It was the first tour of the season for both teams. The last meeting of the two teams on a tour took place in the 1921/22 season in South Africa .
Stages
Tour venues |
The following stages have been designated as the venue for the tour.
Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
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Adelaide oval | Adelaide | 53,583 | 4th test |
The gabba | Brisbane | 42,000 | 1st test |
Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | 100.024 | 3rd & 5th test |
Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney | 48,000 | 2nd test |
Squad lists
The teams named the following squads.
test | |
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Australia | South Africa |
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Testing
First test in Brisbane
November 27th - December 3rd scorecard |
Brisbane |
Australia 450 (137.3) |
- |
South Africa 170 (138.1) & 117 (60.1) (f / o) |
Australia wins with one innings and 163 runs |
Second test in Sydney
December 18-21 Scorecard |
Sydney |
South Africa 153 (73) & 161 (73.3) |
- |
Australia 469 (154.5) |
Australia wins with one innings and 155 runs |
Third test in Melbourne
December 31 - January 6 scorecard |
Melbourne |
Australia 198 (77.1) & 554 (164.4) |
- |
South Africa 358 (188.3) & 225 (115) |
Australia wins with 169 runs |
Fourth test in Adelaide
January 29th - February 2nd scorecard |
Adelaide |
South Africa 308 (140.4) & 274 (123.2) |
- |
Australia 513 (138) & 73-0 (19.2) |
Australia wins with 10 wickets |
Fifth test in Melbourne
February 12-15 scorecard |
Melbourne |
South Africa 36 (23.2) & 45 (31.3) |
- |
Australia 153 (54.3) |
Australia wins with one innings and 72 runs |