He hit three more boundaries in his 62 and they added 65 for the seventh wicket.

Davidson added 98 for the last wicket and Australia won by 54 runs.

Together they added 995 runs for the first wicket at an average of 90.45, with five century and three half-century opening stands.

They added 121 for the first wicket but then the fireworks came.

In the second innings, he and Hammond (138 not out) added 221 for the 2nd wicket.

They added a record 298* for the sixth wicket.

Jaques and the captain added 80 for the last wicket.

Sutcliffe and Mitchell (136) added 288 for the second wicket.

Together they added 106 runs for the final wicket.

Barnes and Bradman then added 207 for the second wicket.