The 1831 English cricket season was the fifth of the roundarm era. Ned Wenman came to prominence. He was basically an all-rounder but he became best known as the wicket-keeper in the great Kent of the 1840s.
Important matches Following is the list of historically important matches played in 1831. 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
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.
+Leading wicket takersPlayer Wickets William Lillywhite 40 Jem Broadbridge 30 Ned Wenman 19 Fuller Pilch 18 George Sussum 17
First mentions Players Thomas Grimstead (Surrey)
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