The 1938–39 international cricket season was from September 1938 to April 1939. The season consisted of a single international tour.

Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA0–1 — — —

December England in South Africa

Test series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 267 24–28 December Alan Melville Wally Hammond Old Wanderers, Johannesburg Match drawn Test 268 31 Dec–4 January Alan Melville Wally Hammond Newlands, Cape Town Match drawn Test 269 20–23 January Alan Melville Wally Hammond Kingsmead, Durban by an innings and 13 runs Test 270 18–22 February Alan Melville Wally Hammond Old Wanderers, Johannesburg Match drawn Test 271 3–14 March Alan Melville Wally Hammond Kingsmead, Durban Match drawn (by agreement)

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