Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1871
| 1871 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Samuel Richardson | ||
| Most runs | Unwin Sowter | ||
| Most wickets | Dove Gregory | ||
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Derbyshire county cricket opening season was in 1871 when Derbyshire County Cricket Club first competed in the county competition, having been founded the previous November.