In September 1844, where was the world's first "international" cricket match played?

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In September 1844, where was the world's first "international" cricket match played?

Question #152169. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Jul 28 2025.
Originally posted Jul 23 2025 9:02 AM.

TriviaFan22

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Sources seem to agree it took place in New York. See:

https://www.sportsofyore.com/the-day-canada-beat-the-us-in-the-first-cricket-international/

And

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cricket

However, this page says it took place in Toronto.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket

In either case, the US played Canada and Canada reportedly won both matches. But the first of the two matches appears to have taken place in New York and the second match in Toronto.

Jul 23 2025, 9:37 AM

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Answer 1

Canada won the first match, played in New York on 24-26 September 1884.
The return fixture was played in Montreal ten months later, on 30th July 1845.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/canada-tour-of-united-states-of-america-1844-318993/united-states-of-america-vs-canada-318995/full-scorecard

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/united-states-of-america-tour-of-canada-1845-319282/canada-vs-united-states-of-america-319352/live-cricket-score

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Kalibre

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It says that the world's first international cricket match was played from September 24 to 26, 1844 at St. George's Cricket Club in Manhattan, New York City.

https://www.sportsofyore.com/the-day-canada-beat-the-us-in-the-first-cricket-international/

Response last updated by Kalibre on Jul 28 2025.
Jul 28 2025, 9:39 PM

In September 1844, where was the world's first "international" cricket match played?

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