The 1897–98 international cricket season was from September 1897 to April 1898. The season consisted of a single international tour where AE Stoddart's XI toured Australia for The Ashes.
Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA4–1 — — —
December England in Australia
The Ashes Test match series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test No: 53 13–17 December Harry Trott Archie MacLaren Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 9 wickets Test No: 54 1–5 January Harry Trott Archie MacLaren Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by an innings and 55 runs Test No: 55 14–19 January Harry Trott Andrew Stoddart Adelaide Oval, Adelaide by an innings and 13 runs Test No: 56 29 January–2 February Harry Trott Andrew Stoddart Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by 8 wickets Test No: 57 26 February–2 March Harry Trott Archie MacLaren Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 6 wickets
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