South of England cricket team

The South of England appeared in first-class cricket between 1836 and 1961, most often in the showcase North v. South matches against the North of England, although there were also games against touring teams, MCC and others.

The South became a major and prestigious team in 19th-century English cricket due to its composition from some of the best players in county cricket. The North v South match was one of the major fixtures in the 19th-century cricketing calendar, along with Gentlemen v Players.