1855 English cricket season
1855 was the 69th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). It was a successful season for Sussex, largely thanks to the combined efforts of Dean and Wisden.
Important matches
Events
Leading batsmen
John Wisden was the leading runscorer with 422 @ 28.13.
Other leading batsmen were: W Caffyn, J Lillywhite, G Parr, A Haygarth, TM Adams, J Grundy, FP Miller, W Fellows, T Lockyer.
Leading bowlers
J Dean was the leading wicket-taker with 98.
Other leading bowlers were: J Lillywhite, J Wisden, ET Drake, J Grundy, CDB Marsham, T Sherman.
References
Annual reviews
- Fred Lillywhite, The Guide to Cricketers, Lillywhite, 1856.
- Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 5 (1855–1857), Lillywhite, 1862.
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