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| previous_year = 1979 | previous_tournament = 1979 English cricket season | next_year = 1981 | next_tournament = 1981 English cricket season }} The 1980 English cricket season was the 81st in which the County Championship had been an official competition. West Indies defeated England in the summer's Test series 1–0, rain ensuring that the other four matches were all drawn. A single Test was played between England and Australia to commemorate the centenary of the first Test played in England in 1880. The match was drawn. The County Championship was won by Middlesex. Honours
Test seriesEngland vs West Indies{{main|West Indian cricket team in England in 1980}}England was outplayed by West Indies and the margin would have been greater than 1–0 but for the weather. West Indies excelled in batting and fast bowling with Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts and Michael Holding their standout performers. England's best player was Peter Willey who scored a fine century at The Oval. England vs Australia{{main|Centenary Test}}
County Championship{{main article|1980 County Championship}}Gillette Cup{{main article|1980 Gillette Cup}}Benson & Hedges Cup{{main article|1980 Benson & Hedges Cup}}Sunday League{{main article|1980 John Player League}}Leading batsmenAllan Lamb of Northamptonshire CCC topped the averages with 1797 runs @ 66.55. Other leading batsmen were Kepler Wessels and Peter Kirsten who both averaged over 60. Leading bowlersJoel Garner of West Indies led the averages 13.93 and 49 wickets but the outstanding bowler of the season was Robin Jackman who took 121 wickets @ 15.40. ReferencesExternal links
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