He was notable for scoring the first-ever first-class century in India, which he made touring with Lord Hawke's XI in January 1893.

His sporting endeavours also extended to rugby union and field hockey, with him representing Hampshire in both.

[7][8] Hill had success in the first-class part of the tour with the bat, scoring 212 runs at an average of 35.33.

[10][11] He also toured North America with Lord Hawke's XI in 1894, making two first-class appearances against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia.

Hill played in all three matches against South Africa, which were later retrospectively granted Test status.

[17] In England's innings victory in the second Test at Johannesburg, he made a half century (65 runs),[18] whilst in the third Test, which was also an innings victory for England, he made a century (124 runs) opening the batting.

[21] A banker by profession,[22] following the conclusion of the tour Hill remained in South Africa on business, resulting in him not partaking in the 1896 English season.

[10][24] His good all-round form continued across into the following season, with Hill again taking 40 wickets at an average of 21.50,[10] whilst improving his batting return with 662 runs at an average of 30.09;[9] he a score of 199 against Surrey at The Oval that season, which was to be the highest of his career.

[13][12][full citation needed] He featured less frequently in 1899, but still managed to score 672 runs at an average of 39.52,[9] making 168 against Warwickshire.

[12][full citation needed] At the turn of the century, he endured a quiet period with the bat.

[13][27] Ledger remained consistent over the following three seasons, scoring over 500 runs and averaging in the thirties with the bat.

[12][full citation needed] Described by Wisden as being "a splendid batsman with a free, natural approach to the game",[13] he made 161 appearances in first-class cricket for Hampshire.