reply. On the second day, bad weather prevented play, so the game was extended to a third day, when the USA were all out for 64, and Canada were bowled out for 63 in their second innings, setting the USA 82 runs to win. Canada bowled the US out for 58 to win the match by 23 runs. US player George Wheatcroft arrived too late on the third day, and was replaced in the field by Alfred Marsh, who did not bat. Match details Legacy In 1845, a return match was arranged at McGill University, Montreal, and the fixture, known as the Auty Cup, has been played sporadically ever since. The cricket statistician Bill Frindall wrote in 2002, "The USA has fielded many international teams. Their annual match against Canada has been staged since 1844, pre-dating the earliest encounters between England and Australia by 33 years." See also 1871 Scotland versus England rugby union match – the first international rugby union match England v Scotland representative football matches (1870–1872) – the first in association football References External links Canadian cricket in the 19th century Canadian cricket tours abroad Cricket matches International cricket competitions from 1844 to 1888 International cricket tours of North America United States cricket in the 19th century 1844 in cricket September 1844 sports events 1844 in American sports Cricket in New York City