1831 English cricket season


1831 was the 45th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. Ned Wenman came to prominence. He was basically an all-rounder but he became best known as the wicket-keeper in the great Kent of the 1840s.

Important matches

Following is the list of important matches played in 1831.
1. Cambridge Town XI v Cambridge University
Cambridge Town XI won by an innings and 28 runs.
2. England v The Bs
England won by an innings and 28 Runs.
3. England v Surrey
England won by 6 wickets.
4. Cambridge Town XI v Cambridge University
Cambridge Town XI won by default.
5. Married v Single
Single won by 22 Runs.
6. A to K v L to Z
L to Z won by 12 Runs.
7. Gentlemen v Players
Players won by 5 wickets.
8. Marylebone Cricket Club v England
England won by an innings and 47 runs.
9. Sheffield v Nottingham
Nottingham won by 125 runs.

Leading batsmen

Ned Wenman was the leading runscorer with 144 at an average of 16.00

Highest runscorers

  1. Ned Wenman - 144
  2. William Ward - 108
  3. Thomas Beagley - 90
  4. Henry Kingscote - 87
  5. Jem Broadbridge - 85

Leading bowlers

William Lillywhite was the leading wicket-taker with 40 wickets.