England v Australia | Day 5

A thrilling Test match ended in a draw despite England’s best efforts in the second match of the Specsavers Ashes Series at Lord’s. Ben Stokes’ scintillating century had set the hosts up for a tilt at victory and despite the concerted effort of a bowling attack that included...

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The umpires

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1884: England beat Australia in the first Lord's Test

The first Test Match to be held at Lord’s was the fourth to take place in England. The Oval got there first, hosting one-off matches in 1880 and 1882. In 1884, for the first time in England, a three-match series was scheduled between the teams and after the opening match at ...

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Evolution of Women's Cricket

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MCC continues to lead the way in delivering ambitious sustainability plans

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is proud to provide a season review of all the sustainability work undertaken so far in 2024, and the launch of a new sustainability campaign, Batting For a Better Future , encompassing exciting plans for 2025. In 2024, MCC made significant str...

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2025 Priority Sales Window - FAQS

INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PRIORITY SALES WINDOW for PUBLIC STAND TICKETS TO england matches at lord's in 2025   The priority period for Public Stand tickets opens on the following dates for the following groups: Full MCC Members   10.00 GM...

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1814: MCC beat Hertfordshire in the first match at this ground

The Marylebone Cricket Club was founded in 1787 by a group of gentlemen seeking a more peaceful and secluded area for their cricket. Thomas Lord’s new Ground at Dorset Fields was popular and successful, but the peace and seclusion didn’t last long. At turn of the 19 th cent...

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MCC v Lahore Qalandars | Match Report

MCC began their four-match tour of Pakistan with a four-wicket victory of Lahore Qalandars in a T20 encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Captained by President, Kumar Sangakkara , MCC elected to bowl first and were rewarded with a good start when Salman Butt was run-ou...

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Home Dressing Room

Used by the MCC President on match days, this light, contemporary space offers fabulous views. The President’s Box is a unique dining or drinks space, offering glazed doors opening in to the stand for guests to enjoy an al fresco vantage point. Event Types   THE HOME...

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2021: The new Compton and Edrich Stands are completed

The original Compton and Edrich stands opened in 1991 and replaced the ‘G’ and ‘H’ stands which had stood at the Nursery End since 1924. G and H were designed by Sir Herbert Baker, architect of the second Grand Stand and the Grace Gates. Known as the ‘free seats’ they became...

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