CRICKET.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 538, 9 March 1876, Page 3

CRICKET.

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH, (Argus.') First Day—Friday, Feb 25. The Intercolonial Cricket Match between the elevens of Victoria and New South Wales was commenced to-day on the Albert ground, Sydney. The match excited great interest, and there was quite a rush to the ground. Coates, the captain of the New South Wales team, won the toss, and decided to put his men in. Thompson and D, Gregory being the first to appear at the wickets, to the bowling of Allan and Cosstick. When Dave Gregory had scored seven runs he gave a chance and ought to have been out, but the I all was fumbled by Elliott. When 17 runs had been obtained Thompson was caught by Cosstick off Allan’s bowling. When the board showed 34 runs, Midwinter relieved Allan, and at this time Evans joined D. Gregory, Both were playing well, but when the la! ter had scored 34 ho was caught by Sw ft off Midwinter. Bannermann’s middle stump was taken bj Cosstick, when an adjou nment was made to luncheon, Evans and P<well being at the wickets. Upon resuming \ Jay at half-past 2,

Evans cut a ball towards the fence, and it was picked up by Horan and thrown in. Evans thinking that it was a four hit did not hurry back to his ground, and Elliott, the wicketkeeper, took off the bails. An appeal was mach to the umpire, and after consultation Evans was given out. The spectators were very much dissatisfied with the decision, as it was stated that the ball struck the bounds. Powell was shortly afterwards run out for 11, and with the exception of B. Gregory, who made 14, the other members of the team were disposed of for small scores, the innings closing for a total of 99. Allan’s bowling average was five wickets for 23 runs, The Victorians commenced their first innings at twenty minutes past four, and were all disposed of in less than a couple of hours, Evans and Spofforth being the only bowlers. The highest score of 9 was made by Mid winter, and the total only amounted to 37. Three wickets fell at the commencement for 4 runs. Evans’s bowling average was five wickets for 12 runs.

From 8000 to 10,000 people were on the ground, including the Governor, Lady Robinson, and suite, the Ministry, and many members of Parliament. Allan bowled splendidly, and took E. Gregory’s wicket with a creaser. Horan also bowled remarkably well. In Victoria’s innings Spofforth got Cooper and Horan with creasers, the latter’s stump being broken. Evans also bowled splendidly, and Midwinter, who played a fine innings, was beautifully caught by Tindall at short leg. Allan was also cleverly caught by Evans at point. The fielding of both teams was very good; New South Wales did not miss a chance.

Second Day—Saturday, February 26. The attendance on the Albert ground today numbered over 15,000 persons, and was probably unequalled at any previous match in Sydney. The greatest interest was shown in the progress of the match. His Excellency the Governor and party were on the ground during the whole of the afternoon. The New South Wales eleven commenced their innings by sending in Thompson and D. Gregory to the bowling of Horan and Allan, but the former was soon relieved by Alexander, who was in his turn relieved by Oosstick. Thompson was run out when he had scared 10, and Evans filled the vacancy. In playing a ball from Oosstick he hurt hia kneecap, and was obliged to obtain a substitute to run for him. When 35 runs had been scored, Wills went on with his slows, and was a good deal punished. Both batsmen scored rapidly, and another change in the bowling was made by the substitution of Alice for Oosstick, and Midwinter took the ball from Allan. When an adjournment was made for lunch the score stood at 76, D. Gregory having made 44, and Evans 22. Shortly after resuming play Wills went on with medium round arm. He kept on too long, and was punished. Soon after 100 had appeared on the board, Oosstick took up the bowling at Midwinter’s end, and D. Gregory was splendidly caught by Elliott off Oosstick. Two wickets had now fallen for 111 runs. D. Gregory played a fine Winnings of 74, and gave no chance to the field. Bannerman, who followed, was caught by Allan off Oosstick without scoring. Powell joined Evans, and the two continued to score, the bowling being frequently changed, all the bowlers being tried one after the other in quick succession. Powell was caught and bowled by Allan when he had scored 31. Evans’s wicket was taken with a beautiful ball by Allan, but the batting generally was too good for the bowling. Evans was at the wickets for over four hours, and scored 46. B. Gregory and Murdoch were now in together, and still the scoring continued. When 197 had been scored Allan took Wills’s place, and soon after Midwinter relieved Oosstick. E. Gregory was caught and bowled by Midwinter, for 40. When the stumps were drawn Humphries and Murdoch were at the wickets, and the score showed 208 runs with the loss of only six wickets. The fielding of the Victorians was splendid, especially that of Midwinter, Allan, Cooper, Williams, and Swift, Heavy rain fell immediately after the stumps were drawn. Third Day—Monday, Feb. 28th.

The game was resumed at twenty minutes past twelve to-day, and at that time the weater was fine, with a cool southerly breeze. The attendance on the ground was not very numerous at the commencement, but the numbers afterwards increased to between 6000 and 8000. Murdoch and Humphries resumed their places at the wickets, to the bowling of Midwinter and Allan. Murdoch was speedily disposed of for 1, and Spofforth, the next man, for even less. Heavy showers then came on, and the game was stopped. Afterwards Cosstick relieved Midwinter, and soon found his way to Humphries’ wicket. Tindall was caught and bowled by Alexander, who had taken the ball from Midwinter, and Coates carried out his bac for 8 the innings closing for a total of 238. This score, with the overplus in the firs 1 ; innings, left the Victorians 290 to get to tie. After an adjournment for luncheon, play was recommenced at a quarter-past two, when the weather was fine. Cooper and Midwinter were the first representatives at the wickets, Evans and Spofforth bowling. Onus fielded for S. Gregory. Cooper was the first disposed of, clean bowled by Spofforth. Allan followed, and when 31 runs had been scored, Evans and Spofforth changed ends, Evans bowling with the wind. One after the other the wickets began to fall. Bannerman missed a very easy square leg catch from Horan, but Tindall secured him soon afterwards off Evans’s bowling. Cosstick’s wicket was taken the first ball. Elliott and Alexander got together, and for a time scored well and rapidly, but the latter was bowled by Spofforth with a shooter when he had scored 23. Alice played |the ball on to his wicket, and Elliott, who made 16, was caught by Tindall. Wills only scored 4, and was bowled by Evans. The innings closed for 95, leaving the New South Wales men victors by 195 runs; Evans has the best bowling average. In this innings he has five wickets for 40 runs, against Spofforth’s five wickets for 50 runs, Evans takes the bowling trophy, and D. Gregory both batting trophies. The following is the score : New South Wales, FIRST INNINGS>4. Thompson, c Cosstick, b Allen ... 6 D. Gregory, c Swift, b Midwinter ... 4 Bannerman, b Cosstick ... ... ... 3 Evans, run out 10 Powell, run out ... ... ... ... 11 Murdoch, b Allan... ... ... ... 9 Spofforth, b Allan 0 Tindall, c Williams, by Horan 4 it. Gregory, b Allan 14 Coates, c Alexander, b Allan 1 Humphries, not out 1 Sundries 4 Total ... 99

SECOND INNINGS. Thompson, run out 10 D. Gregory, c Elliott, b Cosstick ... 74 Bannerman, c Allan, b Cosstick 0 Powell, c and b Allan 31 Evans, b Allan 46 E. Gregory, c and b Midwinter 40 Murdoch, b Allan 1 Spofforth, b Allan 0 Humphries, b Cosstick 4 Tindall, c and b Alexander 8 Coates, not out 8 Sundries 6 Total 228 Grand total 327 Victoria. FIRST INNINGS, Cooper, b Spofforth 0 Alexander, b Evans ... 1 Horan, b Spofforth 1 Allan, c Evans, b Spofforth 6 Midwinter, c Tindall, b Evans 9 Williams, run out 3 Cosstick, b Evans 2 Swift, b Evans 2 Elliott, b Spofforth 3 Alice, c B. Gregory, b Evans 7 Wills, not out 0 Sundries 8 Total 37 SECOND INNINGS. Cooper, b Spofforth 11 Midwinter, c Murdoch, b Spofforth ... 9 Allan, st Murdoch, b Evans 11 Williams, b Spofforth 1 Horan, c Tindall, b Evans 12 Cosstick, b Evans 0 Alexander, b Spofforth 23 Alice, b Evans ... 0 Elliott, c Tindall, b Spofforth 16 Wills, b Evans 4 Swift, not out 3 Sundries 5 Total 95 Grand total 132 New South Wales won by 195 runs.