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International cricket in 1939

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The 1939 International cricket season ran from April 1939 to August 1939.[1][2]

Season overview

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International tours
Start date Home team Away team Results [Matches]
Test ODI FC LA
24 June 1939  England  West Indies 1–0 [3] — — —
24 June 1939  Ireland  Scotland — — 0–1 [1] —
14 August 1939  England  Netherlands — — 1–0 [1] —

June

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West Indies in England

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Test series
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
Test 27224–27 JuneWally HammondRolph GrantLord's, London England by 8 wickets
Test 27322–25 JulyWally HammondRolph GrantOld Trafford Cricket Ground, ManchesterMatch drawn
Test 27419–22 AugustWally HammondRolph GrantKennington Oval, LondonMatch drawn

Scotland in Ireland

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Three-day Match
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
Match24–27 JuneBen TodJames MacDonaldCollege Park, Dublin Scotland by 162 runs

August

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Netherlands in England

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Two-day Match
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
Match14–15 AugustPercy ChapmanNot mentionedLord's, LondonMarylebone by an innings and 56 runs

References

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  1. ↑ "Season 1939". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "Season 1939 overview". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 April 2020.