The first cricket club was established by Indians at Bombay in 1848 was:

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The correct option is 3:
The correct answer is the Oriental Cricket Club. This club holds a significant place in the history of Indian cricket as it was the first one established by Indians, specifically the Parsi community in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1848. The Parsis, having close contact with the British through trade, were the first Indian community to adopt and enthusiastically embrace the sport introduced by the British in India. Despite initial reluctance from the European cricket elite to engage with them, the establishment of the Oriental Cricket Club marked the beginning of organized Indian cricket, laying the groundwork for the sport's widespread popularity in the subcontinent.

The incorrect option is 1 (Gymkhana Club): The term "Gymkhana Club" is a generic name for various clubs, usually established by the British or for European social/sporting activities in India. While there were many such clubs, it is not the name of the first cricket club founded by Indians in 1848.

The incorrect option is 2 (Hindu Gymkhana Club): The Hindu Gymkhana Club was established much later, toward the end of the 19th century, as a separate entity for the Hindu community to participate in cricket and counter the dominance of the British and Parsi clubs in the Bombay Quadrangular tournaments.

The incorrect option is 4 (Muslim Gymkhana Club): Similar to the Hindu Gymkhana, the Muslim Gymkhana Club was established later, serving as a sporting institution for the Muslim community in Bombay, particularly recognized for its participation in the Quadrangular and Pentangular cricket tournaments.