Texaco Trophy
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The Texaco Trophy was the name used for One Day International cricket tournaments held in England
from 1984 until 1998.
The series were sponsored by American oil company Texaco
replacing the previous sponsorship by Prudential
(between 1972 and 1982). Depending on the number of teams touring England in a given season, there would typically be either one or two series each year, involving the home side and each visiting side. The series usually consisted of three matches, but varied in length between one and five matches.
between England and the West Indies, Vivian Richards scored 189 not out, then the world-record score for a limited-overs international match.
The 2nd match of the 1989 series at Trent Bridge
, Nottingham
was a tie with both England and Australia
scoring 226 from 55 overs.
England and Wales Cricket Board
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the governing body of cricket in England and Wales. It was created on 1 January 1997 combining the roles of the Test and County Cricket Board, the National Cricket Association and the Cricket Council...
from 1984 until 1998.
The series were sponsored by American oil company Texaco
Texaco
Texaco is the name of an American oil retail brand. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron". It also owns the Havoline motor oil brand....
replacing the previous sponsorship by Prudential
Prudential plc
Prudential plc is a multinational financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom.Prudential's largest division is Prudential Corporation Asia, which has over 15 million customers across 13 Asian markets and is a top-three provider of life insurance in mainland China, Hong...
(between 1972 and 1982). Depending on the number of teams touring England in a given season, there would typically be either one or two series each year, involving the home side and each visiting side. The series usually consisted of three matches, but varied in length between one and five matches.
Series by year
| Year | Teams | Matches | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | England vs West Indies | 3 | 1–2 | |
| 1985 | England vs Australia | 3 | 1–2 | |
| 1986 | England vs India | 2 | 1–1 | India awarded series on scoring rate |
| 1986 | England vs New Zealand | 2 | 1–1 | New Zealand awarded series on scoring rate |
| 1987 | England vs Pakistan | 3 | 2–1 | |
| 1988 | England vs West Indies | 3 | 3–0 | |
| 1988 | England vs Sri Lanka | 1 | 1–0 | |
| 1989 | England vs Australia | 3 | 1–1 | England awarded series on least wickets lost |
| 1990 | England vs New Zealand | 2 | 1–1 | England awarded series on scoring rate |
| 1990 | England vs India | 2 | 0–2 | |
| 1991 | England vs West Indies | 3 | 3–0 | |
| 1992 | England vs Pakistan | 5 | 4–1 | |
| 1993 | England vs Australia | 3 | 0–3 | |
| 1994 | England vs New Zealand | 2 | 1–0 | |
| 1994 | England vs South Africa | 2 | 2–0 | |
| 1995 | England vs West Indies | 3 | 2–1 | |
| 1996 | England vs India | 3 | 2–0 | |
| 1996 | England vs Pakistan | 3 | 2–1 | |
| 1997 | England vs Australia | 3 | 3–0 | |
| 1998 | England vs South Africa | 3 | 1–2 | |
Notable matches
In a 1984 match at Old TraffordOld Trafford (cricket)
Old Trafford is a cricket ground situated on Talbot Road in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester. It has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since its foundation in 1864, having been the ground of Manchester Cricket Club from 1857...
between England and the West Indies, Vivian Richards scored 189 not out, then the world-record score for a limited-overs international match.
The 2nd match of the 1989 series at Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge is a Test, One-day international and County cricket ground located in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England and is also the headquarters of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. As well as International cricket and Nottinghamshire's home games, the ground has hosted the Finals Day of...
, Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
was a tie with both England and Australia
Australian cricket team
The Australian cricket team is the national cricket team of Australia. It is the joint oldest team in Test cricket, having played in the first Test match in 1877...
scoring 226 from 55 overs.
Replacement series
- Emirates Triangular (1998)1998 Emirates Triangular TournamentThe Emirates Triangular Tournament was a cricket tri-series involving touring nations Sri Lanka and South Africa against each other and hosts England, in the 1998 international season...
- NatWest SeriesNatWest SeriesThe NatWest Series is the name used for One Day International cricket tournaments held in England since 2000. The tournaments are sponsored by the National Westminster Bank.-2000 to 2005: triangular series:...
(2000–present)