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English cricket team in the West Indies in 1929–30

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The England national cricket team toured the West Indies from January to April 1930 and played a four-match Test series against the West Indies cricket team which was drawn 1–1. England were captained by Freddie Calthorpe; West Indies by a different captain at each venue. They were the first Tests played in the West Indies.

Test series summary

  • 1st Test at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – match drawn
  • 2nd Test at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain – England won by 167 runs
  • 3rd Test at Bourda, Georgetown – West Indies won by 289 runs
  • 4th Test at Sabina Park, Kingston – match drawn

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