This was one of the most dramatic cricket matches ever with any of the four results possible as the last ball was being bowled.England needed six runs to win the match and West Indies needed one wicket.However,Allen played defensively to draw the match,with his partner Colin Cowdrey at the other end his left arm in plaster, not required to face a ball.
Basil Butcher scored a blistering century in West Indies second innings that saved the team from complete collapse.Fred Trueman took 11 wickets for 152 runs for England in the match.Click on Sporting Highlights to listen to the dramatic conclusion of this match.(England vs West Indies at Lords 1963)
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