About Robert McDowall
Lived 1821 – 1894 (aged 72). Robert McDowall was an Australian cricketer.
Robert Murray McDowall (21 November 1821 – 5 November 1894), was a Scottish-born Australian cricketer who played two first-class cricket matches for Tasmania. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
He has the distinction of having played in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia. When McDowall bowled Duncan Cooper for 4 in Victoria's first innings, he took the first-ever first-class wicket claimed in Australia. McDowall went on to take 5/27 in the first innings, making him the first man to take a 5 wicket haul in Australian first class cricket history.
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Who was Robert McDowall?
Australian cricketer (1821-1894)
When was Robert McDowall born?
Robert McDowall was born on 21 November 1821 in Edinburgh.
When did Robert McDowall die?
Robert McDowall died on 5 November 1894 in New Zealand.
What was Robert McDowall's occupation?
Robert McDowall was a cricketer.
What nationality was Robert McDowall?
Robert McDowall was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert McDowall. https://biography.guide/robert-mcdowall/
MLA: "Robert McDowall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-mcdowall/.
Chicago: "Robert McDowall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-mcdowall/.
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