 It was the highest score of his Test career and he also made 269, his highest First Class hundred against the Sheffield Shield Champions New South Wales.He was a fearless and effective player of fast bowling, but had a habit of getting out to spin bowlers, who he regarded with contempt.Hutton's regular opening partner was the Lancashire stalwart Cyril Washbrook, with whom he added 359 against South Africa in 1948-49, still a record opening stand for England.