Australian cricket team in England in 1888
The Australian cricket team in England in 1888 played 37 first-class matches including three Tests. England won the series 2–1, after losing the first Test. The next time England would come back from one down to win a three match Test series at home was in July 2020, after they beat the West Indies 2–1.
Charlie Turner claimed 283 wickets in first-class matches for Australia in England during 1888.
The 1888 Australia national cricket team
Percy Stanislaus McDonnell was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian Test team in six matches, including the tour of England in 1888.
McDonnell pictured around 1895
1888 Australian team in England, captained by Percy McDonnell
Percy McDonnell's grave.