1831 English cricket season
1831 was the 45th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Ned Wenman came to prominence. He was basically an all-rounder but he became best known as the wicket-keeper in the great Kent team of the 1840s.
Important matches
Following is the list of important matches played in 1831.[1]
1. Cambridge Town XI v Cambridge University
Cambridge Town XI won by an innings and 28 runs.
2. England v The Bs
England won by an innings and 28 Runs.
3. England v Surrey XI
England won by 6 wickets.
4. Cambridge Town XI v Cambridge University
Cambridge Town XI won by default.
5. Married v Single
Single won by 22 Runs.
6. A to K v L to Z
L to Z won by 12 Runs.
7. Gentlemen v Players
Players won by 5 wickets.
8. Marylebone Cricket Club v England
England won by an innings and 47 runs.
9. Sheffield v Nottingham
Nottingham won by 125 runs.
Leading batsmen
Ned Wenman was the leading runscorer with 144 at an average of 16.00
Highest runscorers
- Ned Wenman - 144
- William Ward - 108
- Thomas Beagley - 90
- Henry Kingscote - 87
- Jem Broadbridge - 85
Leading bowlers
William Lillywhite was the leading wicket-taker with 40 wickets.
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References
- "England Domestic Season, 1831". www.espncricinfo.com. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
Annual reviews
- Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827–1840), Lillywhite, 1862