CRICKET.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1063, 8 September 1882, Page 3

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND London, August 31. The Australian Cricketers commenced a return match against a United Eleven of the South of England at Tunbi idge Wells to day. The weather was showery, and during the afternoon the inc’emeucy of the weather increased, and play was suspended. Much n terest was taken iu the match. The Australians went first to tho wickets and when the stumps were drawn had soured 131 with three wicket to full. Tho highest scorers were Giffcn, caught, 40 ; and fiauuorman, caught, 35. Tho wicket was vo y heavy. September 2. The match was resumed to-day. The Tho number of spectators was again largeThe visitors having thieo wickets to fall, with 131 runs to their credit, continued their first innings, which closed for a total of IS2. Tho principal scorer during the day was Bonnor, who was bowled for 45 The Homo team then commenced their first innings and were all disposed of for 120 runs. The Australians then went in fortheii second innings, but only put together 49 The Englishmen howled splendidly. Play was stopped when the Australians’ second innings closed, the match thus being drawn. September 4. The Australians commenced their return match against an Eleven of Notts at Not tingham to day. The weather was Rue. The Australians went in first, but owing to the excellent bowling and fielding of the Notts team, only made 131. The highest scorer was M urdoch, who was bowled for 72. He only gave ene chance, and his play was much admired. The Home team then went in, and at the ■ close of the day’s play had lost five wickets for 41-