The 1884–85 international cricket season was from September 1884 to March 1885. The tour was generally known as Alfred Shaw's XI after its main organiser.
Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA2–3 — — —
January England in Australia
The Ashes Test match series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 17 12–16 December Billy Murdoch Arthur Shrewsbury Adelaide Oval, Adelaide by 8 wickets Test 18 1–5 January Tom Horan Arthur Shrewsbury Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by 10 wickets Test 19 20–24 February Hugh Massie Arthur Shrewsbury Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 6 runs Test 20 14–17 March Jack Blackham Arthur Shrewsbury Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 8 wickets Test 21 21–25 March Tom Horan Arthur Shrewsbury Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by an innings and 98 runs
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