Blast from the past: South African lawn bowlers have the Midas touch at world champs

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Blast from the past: South African lawn bowlers have the Midas touch at world champs
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Today in SA sport history: March 6

1950 — South Africa suffer their heaviest cricket Test defeat, losing by innings and 259 runs to Australia in Gqeberha. The match was scheduled for four days but was over in three. Three Australians scored centuries in their total of 549/7 declared. The South Africans were bowled out for 158 and 132.

Only skipper Dudley Nourse managed a half-century, making 55 in the second innings. That remained SA’s worst losing margin until 2002...You’ve always trusted us to help you navigate the world. Support the Sunday Times by becoming a premium member for only R80 and keep the conversation going. You can cancel anytime.

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