First-Ever Tied Test Match 🏏
The first-ever tied Test match in cricket history occurred between Australia and the West Indies at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, from December 9 to 14, 1960.
Match Summary:
-
West Indies 1st Innings: 453 all out
-
Australia 1st Innings: 505 all out
-
West Indies 2nd Innings: 284 all out
-
Australia 2nd Innings: 232 all out (Target: 233)
With Australia needing just one run to win with one wicket in hand, the match ended dramatically when Ian Meckiff was run out, resulting in a tie—the first in Test history.
Key Performances:
-
Sir Garfield Sobers (WI): 132 runs in the first innings
-
Alan Davidson (AUS): 124 runs & 11 wickets
-
Wes Hall (WI): Took crucial wickets in the final overs
This match remains one of the most thrilling in cricket history. The second-ever tied Test occurred in 1986 between India and Australia at Madras (Chennai).