CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 130, 1 March 1928, Page 6

CRICKET

AUSTRALIA v. SOUTHLAND MATCH DRAWN by Telegraph.—Press association. Invercargill, February 29. Australia, wiru ouc wicket down t'oi 96, resumed its first iumugs against ouuiUiaml in tnreateniiig weather, this morning. Several showers before luncu necessitated temporary stoppages, bin the aiternoon remained hue I'lie visitors gave an attractive display of batting on an easy wicket, ami when the total reached 567 fur :he loss of nine wickets, the innings was declared closed. Southland batted again, and had scored 51 for two wickets at. the call of time, the game beiug drawn. Pcmsford (45) anil Jackson (13) were the not out nun, and they soon settled down to steady cricket, runs coming freely. Neither batsmen seemed iuclined to take risks, and runs were got by orthodox batting. Both batsmen were well set, and their brilliant footwork delighted the crowd, provoking frequent outbursts of applause. The pair were racing neck anil neck, and speculation was rife as to who would be first to reach the century. I’onsford was 81 and Jackson 83 when the luncheon adjournment was taken. Runs came mostly in singles, the field being placed rather deep. Jackson was the first io reach the century with a neat late cut, and a few tails later Ponsford passed the 106 mark with a single. They now commenced to attack the bowling more vigorously. Jackson spooned a bail from Groves ivhen his total was 110, and the catch was accepted. Alexander followed, but soon lost Ponsfocd, who was also caught when his score stood at 110. Two wickets were down for 231. Richardson joined Alexander, and an attractive partnership followed, the latter, particularly, pleasing the crowd with fine shots all round the wicket. He was easily the pick of the Australians on the day’s play. AVith the total at 296 Richardson was catigh, and Kippax filled the breach, but did not last long, an appeal for l.b.w. after he had scored 7 being upheld. Alexander, partnered by Schneider, continued to score merrily. This pair carried the score to 382 before Alexander was out to a iniss-hit. Oxenham was next and opened out to the bowling. Schneider was caught at leg shortly afterwards and was replaced by Oldfield, who, with Oxenham, brought 460 up after 192 minutes’ play. Forty-six runs later Oldfield was out l.b.w. McNamee followed, only to see Oxenham depart as the result of a tine catch in the deep field, the score reading 452 for' eight. Morton and McNamee carried on until the latter was caught at 507. The innings was declare! closed after 232 minutes’ batting. Southland’s second strike commenced at 5.12 p.m., and they had lost two wickets for 51 when stumps were drawn. SOUTHLAND. First innings ..;— 124 Second innings. W. Carson, c. Pousi’ord, b. Richardson 35 J. Campbell, e. Richardson, b. Schneider 9 N. McGowan, not out 5 A. Hamilton, not out 0 Extras 2 Total, for two wickets 51

one no ball. AUSTRALIA. First innings. W. Ponsford, c. McGowan, b. Groves 110 A. Jacksen, c. Poole, b. Lynch 110 AV. Alexander, c. Lynch, b. Poole ... 80 V. Richardson, c. Poole, b. Nisbet ... 33 A. Kippax, 1.b.w., b. Keast 9 K. Schneider, c. Lynch, b. Poole ... 29 R. Oxenham, c. Nisbet, b. Lynch .. 4-2 O. Oldfield, 1.b.w., b. Groves 13 F. Morton, not out 14 R. McNamee, c. Nisbet, b. McGowan 39 Extras 28 Total for nine wickets (declared) 507 Fall of wickets: One for 220, two for 231, three for 296, four for 318, five for 382, six for 390. seven for 440, eight for 452, nine for 507.

UMPIRES FOR SATURDAY Following are the umpires for Saturday Senior. —Hutt v. Kilbirnie, af Hutt, J. Rodgers and L. H. Cobcroft; Thorndon v. University, at Kilbirnie No. J, S. A. Smith and C. ’Webb; Y.M.C.A. v. Wellington, at Koiburn No. 1, J. R. Burley and S. 11. Ferguson; Old Boys v. Institute, at Basin Reserve No. 2, W. Page and A. Francis; Midland v. Petone, at Basin Reserve No. 2, C. G. Wilson and J. Thaw ley. Representative match, Juniors v. Third Class, Kelburn Park No. 2, W. R. Bock and W. E Watts. Third Class A.—Khandallah v. Midland, Wakefield Park No. 1, L. E. Bell and G. Walden; Petone A v. Railways, Felons No. 3, W. B. Gough and J. Spence: Hutt v. Kilbirnie B, Anderson Park No. 1, R. Hendry and F. W. Clayton; Petone B v. Kilbirnie, Kelburn No. 3, J. D. May and E. >A. Isaac; Stop Out v. Institute, Wakefield Park No. 3, W. Toomath and A. Tillman. No matches will be played in all junior grades.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. It. W. F. Morton . 3 — 5 — K. McNamee .. . .3 — 6 It. Oxen ham . 3 — 3 —- D. Blackie ....3 — 11 —— V. Richardson .. . 3 — 7 1 K. Schneider 11 J McNamee and Schneider each bowled

Bowling Analysis: D. Agnew 0. 20 M. 1 R. 90 w. 0 A. Keast .... 15 —- 74. 1 N. McGowan ... i 26 1 A Poole .... 12 — l .1 2 J. Lynch .... 13 — 103 2 T. Groves .... 13 ■1 60 2 N. Nisbet .... 4 — 51 1