The 1848 English cricket season was the 22nd of the roundarm era. There was an increase in northern matches with the main town clubs regularly challenging each other. The last single wicket event was held.
Important matches 1848 match list
Events 18 July. Birth of W. G. Grace at Downend, near Bristol.
Sheffield Cricket Club played home and away against both Manchester Cricket Club and Nottingham Cricket Club.CricketArchive .
Leading batsmen George Parr was the leading runscorer with 339 @ 18.83.
Other leading batsmen were N Felix, A Mynn, WJ Hammersley, T Box, JM Lee, J Wisden, RT King, J Dean.
Leading bowlers WR Hillyer was the leading wicket-taker with 85.
Other leading bowlers were FW Lillywhite, J Wisden, A Mynn, W Clarke, E Hinkly, GE Yonge, JM Lee.
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External links CricketArchive – season summaries