1855 English cricket season


1855 was the 69th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. It was a successful season for Sussex, largely thanks to the combined efforts of Dean and Wisden.

Important matches

Leading batsmen

was the leading runscorer with 422 @ 28.13.
Other leading batsmen were: W Caffyn, J Lillywhite, G Parr, A Haygarth, TM Adams, J Grundy, FP Miller, W Fellows, T Lockyer.

Leading bowlers

J Dean was the leading wicket-taker with 98.
Other leading bowlers were: J Lillywhite, J Wisden, ET Drake, J Grundy, CDB Marsham, T Sherman.

Annual reviews