1840 English cricket season

1840 was the 54th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. William Lillywhite regained his place as leading wicket taker.

Important matches

Leading batsmen

C Hawkins was the leading runscorer with 274 @ 14.42
Other leading batsmen were: J Guy, F Pilch, T Box, CG Taylor, FP Fenner, J Cobbett, S Redgate

Leading bowlers

William Lillywhite was the leading wicket-taker with 83
Other leading bowlers were: J Cobbett, S Redgate, WR Hillyer, A Mynn, J Dean, W Clarke, JH Kirwan, CG Taylor