The 1748 English cricket season was the fifth season following the earliest known codification of the Laws of Cricket. Details have survived of six significant eleven-a-side and 18 single wicket matches. 1748 was the halcyon season of single wicket, perhaps never so popular before or since.

Matches

Six matches between significant teams are known to have taken place.ACS, p.22.Other matches in England 1748
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Single wicket matches

A total of 18 significant single wicket matches are known to have taken place during 1748.Ashley-Cooper, p.53.Buckley, p.22.

First mentions

Clubs and teams

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Matches

Single wicket matches

First mentions

Clubs and teams

Players

References

Bibliography

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