International cricket in 1888–89

The 1888–89 international cricket season was from September 1888 to April 1889.

Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA0–2 — — — Notable events

The 1888–89 international season was notable for the start of Test cricket in South Africa who then became the third Test nation, after England and Australia.. The first Test was played at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth and is now officially recognised as South Africa's inaugural Test match. March England in South Africa

Test match series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 31 12–13 March Owen Dunell Aubrey Smith St George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth by 8 wickets Test 32 25–26 March William Milton Monty Bowden Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town by an innings and 202 runs

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