MCC v Australians at Lord's, 1878

The 1878 Australians. Back row (standing): J. McC. Blackham, T. P. Horan, G. H. Bailey, J. Conway (manager), A. Bannerman, C. Bannerman, W. L. Murdoch. Centre (seated): D. W. Gregory (captain). Front row (on floor): F. R. Spofforth, F. E. Allan, W. E. Midwinter, T. W. Garrett, H. F. Boyle.

In the second match of their inaugural tour of Great Britain, the Australians achieved a sensational nine wicket victory over a strong Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team, which included W. G. Grace, inside five hours. The match aggregate of 105 runs is the lowest ever recorded in first-class cricket.