The 1882–83 international cricket season was from September 1882 to March 1883. The tour was generally known as IFW Bligh's XI tour of Australia and considered as the birth of The Ashes.
Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestFC2–2 —
January England in Australia
The Ashes Test match series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 10 30 December–2 January Billy Murdoch Ivo Bligh Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by 9 wickets Test 11 19–22 January Billy Murdoch Ivo Bligh Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne by an innings and 27 runs Test 12 26–30 January Billy Murdoch Ivo Bligh Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 69 runs Test 13 17–21 February Billy Murdoch Ivo Bligh Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney by 4 wickets
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