The 1890 international cricket season was from April 1890 to September 1890. The season consisted of a single international tour, visiting with Australia England for The Ashes series famously known as The greats: Grace v Murdoch 1890.[1][2]

Season overview

International tours
Start date Home team Away team Results [Matches]
Test ODI FC LA
21 July 1890  England  Australia 2–0 [2]

July

Australia in England

Main article: Australian cricket team in England in 1890

The Ashes Test match series
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
Test 33 21–23 July W. G. Grace Billy Murdoch Lord's, London  England by 7 wickets
Test 34 11–12 August W. G. Grace Billy Murdoch Kennington Oval, London  England by 2 wickets
Test 000034a 25–27 August W. G. Grace Billy Murdoch Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester Match abandoned

See also

References

  1. ^ "Season 1890". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Season 1890 archive". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2020.