Question

When was the first international match? Who played in it? Where was it held? What was the outcome?

a) 1844, England vs. Australia, Lord's Cricket Ground, England won
b) 1900, England vs. India, Oval Ground, India won
c) 1877, England vs. West Indies, Oval Ground, West Indies won
d) 1945, England vs. South Africa, Lord's Cricket Ground, South Africa won

Answer 1

The first official international cricket match was between the United States and Canada in 1844. The first official Test match involving England was played against Australia in 1877 at the MCG, where Australia defeated England. All given answers are incorrect regarding the first international cricket match. The correct option is a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first official international cricket match was between the United States and Canada in 1844 at the St George’s Cricket Club in New York. However, the options provided in the original question do not accurately reflect this match, as they all refer to England and other nations.

The closest in time is option (a) but the teams and outcome don't match the historical event. Rather, factually speaking, the first official Test match of cricket, which involved England, was played against Australia in 1877 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

This match is considered to be the first ever international cricket match involving England. The match ended with Australia defeating England. In light of the given options, all answers are incorrect with respect to the first international cricket match. The correct option is a.