3: In New Zealand 1978 (1/3 away) and South Africa 1999-00 (1/5 away)

Botham's third test was played in Wellington in February 1978 and was a disappointment for him and for England who lost against New Zealand for the first time. The victory margin was 72 runs, in the 48th match between the two countries. Botham only made 26 runs in his two innings, although he took 4 wickets in the match for only 40 runs, suggesting that he was under-bowled.

The score card for this match can be accessed below:
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/63203.html

Wisden's match report can be accessed below:
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/152155.html

There was over 15 months between Flintoff's second and third tests. His third test was the first in the 1999-00 series against South Africa. Flintoff's 38 was the highest in England's dismal 122 all out in their first innings. He made 36 in the second innings but went wicketless in South Africa's 403-9 declared and England slumped to a defeat by an innings and 23 runs.

The scorecard can be accessed below:
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/63860.html

This was Michael Vaughan's first test and is memorable for Donald's 11 wickets in the match and the fact that England were 2-4 at one stage in their first innings. Wisden's match report can be accessed below:
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/63860.html