#first international

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Hoboken Elysian Fields — The First International Cricket Match, October 1859

England (Parr's XII) vs XXII of the United States

1859-10-03

On 3-5 October 1859 the second match of George Parr's North American tour was played at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, the home ground of the St George's Cricket Club of New York. England, fielding twelve, beat XXII of the United States by an innings and 64 runs in front of large daily crowds, in what is recognised as the first international cricket match of any kind on US soil.

#hoboken#elysian-fields#first-international

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Canada v United States at Bloomingdale Park — The First International Cricket Match, September 1844

Canada vs United States

1844-09-25

On 24-25 September 1844, the United States and Canada played a two-day cricket match at the St George's Cricket Club's ground at Bloomingdale Park in New York City. Canada won by 23 runs in front of an estimated 5,000 spectators and gate-takings reckoned at $120,000 in side bets — making this not only the first international cricket match but the first international sporting fixture of any kind, predating the first Test by 33 years.

#canada#usa#1844