Starting XI #1 answer and hints — 6 September 2026
Stuck on this one? Three hints first, then the answer, then a link to play the puzzle itself so the archive is not spoiled for you.
Hints first
Hint 1
It is a TEST match.
Hint 2
It was played in England, in 1981.
Hint 3
Part of the The Ashes 1981.
The answer
Headingley 1981 — England v Australia
TEST · HEADINGLEY, LEEDS · 21 JUL 1981England were 500-1 to win at one point in this match. Ian Botham made 149 not out and Bob Willis took eight for 43.
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