Mon, 24 Dec - Sat, 29 Dec 1956 - 00:00 – 1st Test •  Johannesburg
England won by 131 runs
South AfricaSouth Africa
537/10 (20.00) & 72/10 (33.4)
EnglandEngland
531/7 (20.00) & 150/10 (66.6)

SA vs ENG - 1st Test info

Match No
1st Test
Match Date
Mon 12 1956
Teams
South Africa, England
Series
England in South Africa Test Series
Ground
 Johannesburg
Toss
England, elected to bat first
Umpires
James McMenaminWilhelm Marais
Match Result
England won by 131 runs, England
Type No
Test no. 434 Test, England
Season
1956/57, England
England innigs
531/7 (20.00)
South Africa innigs
537/10 (20.00)
England innigs
72/10 (33.4)
South Africa innigs
150/10 (66.6)