England in Australia 1903/4
This was the first touring party to be selected and managed by MCC.
Match length: Timeless. Balls per over: 6. Series result: England won 3–2.
| No. | Date | Home captain | Away captain | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 11,12,14,15,16,17 Dec 1903 | Monty Noble | Plum Warner | Sydney Cricket Ground | ENG by 5 wkts |
| 79 | 1,2,4,5 Jan 1904 | Monty Noble | Plum Warner | Melbourne Cricket Ground | ENG by 185 runs |
| 80 | 15,16,18,19,20 Jan 1904 | Monty Noble | Plum Warner | Adelaide Oval | AUS by 216 runs |
| 81 | 26,27,29 Feb, 1,2,3 Mar 1904 | Monty Noble | Plum Warner | Sydney Cricket Ground | ENG by 157 runs |
| 82 | 5,7,8 Mar 1904 | Monty Noble | Plum Warner | Melbourne Cricket Ground | AUS by 218 runs |
Read more about this topic: History Of Test Cricket From 1901 To 1914
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