The 1881–82 international cricket season was from September 1881 to March 1882.

Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestFC2–0 —

January England in Australia

Test match series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 5 31 December–4 January Billy Murdoch Alfred Shaw Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Match drawn Test 6 17–21 February Billy Murdoch Alfred Shaw Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 5 wickets Test 7 3–7 March Billy Murdoch Alfred Shaw Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 6 wickets Test 8 10–14 March Billy Murdoch Alfred Shaw Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Match drawn

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