The 1877 match was a timeless Test played from 15 to 19 March 1877, with a rest day on 18 March, with 4 - ball overs. Australia scored 245 in the first innings, with 165 from Charles Bannerman, the first Test century, before he retired hurt (over 67 % of the total, a Test record that still stands). The England team, captained by James Lillywhite, scored 196 in reply, with Billy Midwinter taking 5 / 78, the first Test "five for ''. Australia scored 104 in their second innings, with Alfred Shaw taking 5 / 38, setting England a target of 153 to win, but England were bowled out for 108, with Tom Kendall taking 7 / 55.
who captained england for the centenary cricket test sereis in 1977
James Lillywhite