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 beginning of elite-level cricket is evident from the 1892–93 season, as it marked the start of contests between European players and Parsee teams, which ended in a draw at Bombay and a Parsee victory by 3 wickets at Poona.