1st ever int'l cricket match occurred 33 yrs before 1st Test
The first ever international cricket match, which started on September 24, 1844, took place between USA and Canada in New York, 33 years before the first-ever Test match was played. It is estimated that over $100,000 was bet on the match, close to $2 million in today's money. Canada went on to win the match by 23 runs.