Notes
--> The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
--> W Watson (1) passed 13000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 18
--> TW Graveney (1) passed 17000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 7
--> GAR Lock (1) passed 2000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 17
--> PBH May (2) passed 2000 runs in Test Matches when he reached 89
--> TL Goddard achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class Matches in the England first innings (previous best was 5-69)
--> TL Goddard achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches in the England first innings (previous best was 5-69)
--> HJ Tayfield reached 100 wickets in First-Class Matches for the season when he dismissed RT Spooner, his 3rd wicket in the England first innings
--> TL Goddard reached 50 wickets in First-Class Matches for the season when he dismissed TW Graveney, his 3rd wicket in the England first innings
--> JB Statham reached 100 wickets in First-Class Matches for the season when he dismissed DJ McGlew, his 1st wicket in the South Africa first innings
--> HJ Tayfield reached 100 wickets in Test Matches when he dismissed TW Graveney, his 1st wicket in the England second innings
--> JT Ikin retired hurt in the England first innings having scored 15 (team score 43/0) - he returned when the score was 59/2