WWO new records featured the London, Aug. 22. final day's play of the third Test match between the West Indies and England, which ended in a draw.
By scoring 138 Hammond, England's skipper, made his first century in Tests against the 'West Indies and beat Don Bradman's total of 21 centuries in Test matches, while the third wicket slond between Hutton and Hammond, which realized 264 runs, was anew all-time Test record, beating' the 262 made by Hammond and Jardine against Australia in 1929, Hammond was bowled by Clarke.
His score included 21 fours.
The stand with Hutton
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