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When was Mark Taylor (cricketer)'s record breaking start?
Beginning with a century at Headingley in his First Test against England, Taylor amassed 839 runs at 83.90 in the six Tests.
What else did he achieve?
he and Geoff Marsh became the first pair to bat throughout a day's play of Test cricket in England, amassing 301 runs.
How many total runs did he get?
third-highest series aggregate in Test history and totalled 1,669 first-class runs for the tour.
Did he receive any awards?
earned Taylor nomination as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1990.
What else has he done in his career?
Taylor was selected to make his ODI debut, which came on Boxing Day of 1989 against Sri Lanka.

Question: Did they win the match?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Mark Taylor win the match in 1989 against Sri Lanka?