International cricket in 1880

The 1880 international cricket season was from April 1880 to September 1880. The season consisted of a single international tour, visiting Australia in England for one-off series which was won by England.[1][2] In the match, W. G. Grace scored England's first Test century.[3] Also his brothers E. M. Grace and Fred Grace provided the first instance of three brothers playing the same Test.

Season overview

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International tours
Start dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]
TestFC
6 September 1880  England  Australia1–0 [1]

July

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Australia in England

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One-off Test match
No.DateHome captainAway captainVenueResult
Test 46–8 SeptemberLord HarrisBilly MurdochKennington Oval, London  England by 5 wickets

References

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  1. ^ "Season 1880". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Season 1880 archive". Howstat. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ "England v Australia 1880". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2022-07-13.