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MCC vs Cambridge University — Lord's, June 1836

MCC; Cambridge University

1836-06-20

The MCC v Cambridge University match at Lord's on 20-21 June 1836 was among the earliest fixtures in what would become the long tradition of MCC fixtures against the two senior universities. Cambridge, captained by the Hon. Charles Harenc, gave a creditable account against an MCC side stocked with senior pros, losing by an innings but achieving respectable individual scores.

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First Formal MCC v Cambridge University Fixture — June 1821

MCC vs Cambridge University

1821-06-25

On 25-26 June 1821 the MCC played Cambridge University at Parker's Piece — the first formal fixture between MCC and a representative Cambridge XI. MCC won by an innings. The fixture is the foundation entry of the long-running MCC v Cambridge series and a marker of Cambridge's emergence as a recognised major-cricket force.

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