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Canada Cricket Team History
Canada played in the first international sporting fixture ever staged. In September 1844, Canada met the United States in New York in a match that predates the first Test by 33 years and the modern Olympics by half a century. Canada has since appeared at four Cricket World Cups.
Canada Cricket Team at a Glance
| Key Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| First International Match | 1844 vs the United States, New York |
| Historical Significance | The first international fixture in any sport |
| World Cup Appearances | 1979, 2003, 2007, 2011 |
| Notable Record | John Davison's 67-ball World Cup century, 2003 |
1844: The First International Sporting Fixture
On 24 and 25 September 1844, Canada played the United States at the St George's Cricket Club ground in New York. Canada won by 23 runs. The fixture predates the first Test match by 33 years and the first modern Olympic Games by 52, and is recognised as the oldest international sporting contest of any kind.
The rivalry, now known as the Auty Cup, has been contested intermittently ever since, making it the longest-running international fixture in world sport.
World Cups and John Davison's Record
Canada first reached the World Cup in 1979 and returned in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Its defining individual moment came at the 2003 tournament in South Africa, when John Davison scored a century from 67 balls against the West Indies in Centurion — at the time the fastest hundred in World Cup history.
Canada also recorded a World Cup victory over Bangladesh in 2003 and over Kenya in 2011, and has since appeared at the T20 World Cup in 2024 as the game grows across North America.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Canada Cricket Team
What was the first international cricket match?
Canada against the United States in New York in September 1844 — the first international fixture in any sport.
How many World Cups has Canada played in?
Canada has appeared at four 50-over Cricket World Cups: 1979, 2003, 2007 and 2011.
Who scored the fastest World Cup century for Canada?
John Davison, who reached a hundred from 67 balls against the West Indies at the 2003 World Cup, the fastest in the tournament's history at that point.