ALL-TIME BATTING 1 Don Bradman's 270     Australia v England Melbourne, 1936-37. Wisden Rating: 262.4   Click on the icon to see the clip   © Hulton Getty   Australia had lost the first two Tests by huge margins. Bradman, in his first series as captain, had made a duck in each match. Now, in the third, Australia were 97 for 5 in the second innings when The Don went out to bat. Struggling with 'flu, his reputation as a batsman and captain on the line, he faced Bill Voce and Gubby Allen, frighteningly fast on the rain-affected pitch, which also helped the master spinner Hedley Verity. Careful at first, increasing the tempo as he went on, Bradman hit his highest score against England at home, sharing a record stand of 346 with Jack Fingleton. Australia's win by 365 runs was the pivotal moment of the series: they're still the only side to win one after being 2-0 down. Bradman finished with 810 runs in the series and his place at the top secure for ever. Cris Freddi   To play the Video you will need RealPlayer

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