Moss Lane Cricket Ground

For the cricket ground in Alderley Edge, see Moss Lane, Alderley Edge.
Moss Lane Cricket Ground
Ground information
Location Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire
Coordinates 53°27′27″N 2°14′27″W / 53.45757°N 2.24077°W / 53.45757; -2.24077Coordinates: 53°27′27″N 2°14′27″W / 53.45757°N 2.24077°W / 53.45757; -2.24077
Establishment 1832
Team information
Manchester Cricket Club (1844–1846)
As of 4 September 2010
Source: profile

Moss Lane Cricket Ground was a cricket ground in Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1864, when Manchester Cricket Club played Sheffield Cricket Club.[1]

In 1844, the ground held its first first-class match when Manchester Cricket Club played pre-county club Yorkshire. From 1844 to 1846, the ground played host to 4 first-class matches, the last of which saw Manchester Cricket Club play Sheffield Cricket Club.[2]

The final recorded match on the ground came in 1847 when Manchester Slow Bowlers played Manchester Fast Bowlers. The ground was later developed, with St Mary's Church covering the site today.

References

  1. ↑ Other matches played on Moss Lane
  2. ↑ First-Class Matches played on Moss Lane


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