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The India vs England 1st Test 1964 was played from 10–15 January 1964 at Corporation Stadium, Madras in front of passionate crowds. In a compelling contest dominated by batting prowess, India declared twice only for England to match their fight, resulting in a drawn match. The Test showcased batting fireworks from Budhi Kunderan (192) and Vijay Manjrekar (108) and strong performances from both sides’ batting line-ups. ESPN Cricinfo
Match Overview
The 1st Test of the England tour of India, 1963–64, remains notable for its high scores, attritional battles, and tactical declarations. India set up huge totals in both innings, only for England to bat resolutely and hold on for a draw in Madras.
Venue & Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs England, 1st Test |
| Dates | 10–15 January 1964 |
| Venue | Corporation Stadium, Madras (Chennai) |
| Toss | India won the toss and elected to bat |
| Result | Match drawn |
| Match Format | 5-day Test match |
| Umpires | S.K. Banerjee & I. Gopalakrishnan |
| Significance | 400th Test appearance by England; part of a 5-Test series that ended 0-0 |
Team Lineups (Playing XI)
India (Playing XI)
V. Mehra, B.K. Kunderan, D.N. Sardesai, V. Manjrekar, Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (c), S.A. Durani, M.L. Jaisimha, A.G. Kripal Singh, C.G. Borde, Bapu Nadkarni, V. Ranjane.
England (Playing XI)
Brian Bolus, M.J.K. Smith (c), Jim Parks (wk), Philip Sharpe, Don Wilson, Ken Barrington, Fred Titmus, John Mortimore, Micky Stewart, David Larter, Barry Knight.
India vs England 1st Test 1964 – Full Scorecard
India 1st Innings – 457/7 declared
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| V. Mehra | 17 | c Parks b Titmus |
| B.K. Kunderan | 192 | b Titmus |
| D.N. Sardesai | 65 | b Titmus |
| V. Manjrekar | 108 | c Smith b Knight |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. | 0 | lbw b Titmus |
| S.A. Durani | 8 | lbw b Titmus |
| M.L. Jaisimha | 51 | lbw b Wilson |
| A.G. Kripal Singh | 2* | not out |
| C.G. Borde | 8* | not out |
| Extras | 6 | |
| Total | 457/7 d |
Did not bat: R. Nadkarni, V. Ranjane.
Bowling (England): Titmus 5/116, Knight 1/73, Wilson 1/67, Mortimore 0/110, Larter 0/62.
England 1st Innings – 317 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bolus | 88 | lbw b Durani |
| M.J.K. Smith | 3 | c Kunderan b Ranjane |
| Philip Sharpe | 27 | lbw b Borde |
| Don Wilson | 42 | c Manjrekar b Durani |
| Ken Barrington | 80 | c & b Borde |
| Barry Knight | 6 | b Durani |
| Jim Parks | 27 | b Borde |
| Fred Titmus | 14 | b Kripal Singh |
| John Mortimore | 0 | c & b Borde |
| Micky Stewart | 15 | st Kunderan b Borde |
| David Larter | 2* | not out |
| Extras | 13 | |
| Total | 317 all out |
Bowling (India): Borde 5/88, Durani 3/97, Ranjane 1/46, Kripal Singh 1/52.
India 2nd Innings – 152/9 declared
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| V. Mehra | 26 | run out |
| B.K. Kunderan | 38 | lbw b Titmus |
| M.L. Jaisimha | 35 | b Titmus |
| D.N. Sardesai | 2 | st Parks b Mortimore |
| S.A. Durani | 3 | c Parks b Mortimore |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. | 18 | c Bolus b Titmus |
| V. Manjrekar | 0 | run out |
| A.G. Kripal Singh | 10 | b Wilson |
| C.G. Borde | 11* | not out |
| R. Nadkarni | 7 | c Parks b Titmus |
| Extras | 2 | |
| Total | 152/9 d |
Bowling (England): Titmus 4/46, Mortimore 2/41, Wilson 1/2.
England 2nd Innings – 241/5 (Target: 293)
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bolus | 22 | st Kunderan b Borde |
| M.J.K. Smith | 57 | c Kunderan b Nadkarni |
| Jim Parks | 30 | c Kunderan b Nadkarni |
| Barry Knight | 7 | c Kunderan b Kripal Singh |
| John Mortimore | 73* | not out |
| Fred Titmus | 10 | b Kripal Singh |
| Philip Sharpe | 31* | not out |
| Others | did not bat | |
| Extras | 11 | |
| Total | 241/5 |
Bowling (India): Borde 1/44, Nadkarni 2/6, Kripal Singh 2/66.
Highlights of the Match
- Massive batting display by India:
Budhi Kunderan’s 192 and Vijay Manjrekar’s 108 were cornerstones of India’s first-innings dominance. IMG Cricket - England’s resilient response:
Anchored by Ken Barrington (80) and Brian Bolus (88), England matched India’s effort to ensure a draw. IMG Cricket - Attritional second innings:
India’s second bowling resisted England’s chase, with John Mortimore unbeaten on 73 helping them end the match without defeat. IMG Cricket - Series context:
This match was the opening Test of a five-match series where all Tests ended in draws, leaving the series 0–0. Wikipedia, ESPN Cricinfo
FAQs
Who won the 1964 Madras Test?
The match ended in a draw between India and England.
Who scored the highest runs in this Test?
Budhi Kunderan top-scored with a brilliant 192 for India.
What was the significance of this match?
This was the first Test of the England tour of India in 1963–64 and marked the start of a rare all-drawn five-match series.