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In the second match of their inaugural tour of Great Britain, the [[Australia (cricket)|Australians]] achieved a sensational nine wicket victory over a strong [[Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)]] team, which included [[W. G. Grace]], inside five hours. The match aggregate was a world record 105 runs for 31 wickets.  
In the second match of their inaugural tour of Great Britain, the [[Australia (cricket)|Australians]] achieved a sensational nine wicket victory over a strong [[Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)]] team, which included [[W. G. Grace]], inside five hours. The match aggregate of 105 runs is the lowest ever recorded in first-class cricket.


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In the second match of their inaugural tour of Great Britain, the Australians achieved a sensational nine wicket victory over a strong Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team, which included W. G. Grace, inside five hours. The match aggregate of 105 runs is the lowest ever recorded in first-class cricket.