Notable Events
See also: History of Test cricket (to 1883) and Australian cricket team in England in 1880- The first Test match in England was played at The Oval from 6 to 8 September and England won by five wickets.
- Alfred Shaw achieved the lowest-ever average by any bowler taking over 100 first-class wickets. No bowler has had a single-figure average for over 100 wickets since.
Read more about this topic: 1880 English Cricket Season
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