First-class cricket definitely began in the 1892–93 season with two Europeans v Parsees matches, at Bombay (match drawn) and Poona (Parsees won by 3 wickets).
The highest level of cricket undoubtedly started in the 1892–93 season with two contests between European players and Parsee teams, which concluded in a draw at Bombay and resulted in a Parsee victory by 3 wickets at Poona.