CRICKET.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2183, 23 February 1881, Page 3

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT AUCKLAND. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEOBAM.] AUCKLAND, February 22. The Australians arrived at the cricket ground at 11.40, and were greeted with cheers, Mumford, captain of the Auckland team, lost the toss, and the Australians went in at 12.15. Lynch started bowling, Alexander and Spofforth doing battle for the visitors. Alexander, made a brace, but was clean bowled next ball amidst cheers from the crowd—2—l —2. Murdoch filled the vacancy, and Lankham commenced bowling. During the next few overs each batsman added to his score, Murdoch, however, giving a chance at leg, which was not taken. Shortly after Murdoch was stumped by Lankham, senior—ls—2—lo. McDonnell was the next man, and runs came slowly until one from Lynch found its way into McDonnell’s wickets—24—3—3. Slight joined Spofforth, and some pretty play ensued till the score stood at 60 at two o’clock, when an adjournment was made for lunch. On resuming, Buokland took Lynch’s place, and the fall of Spofforth’s wicket was the result—64-4-30. Groubo came next. Both batsmen now scored freely, and several changes in the bowling were made. Ultimately a shooter from Robinson disposed of Groube—93—s—l2. Jarvisjretired before the same bowler without scoring. Boyle joined Slight, but the partnership was short, the latter being caught off Oox for a well played 51. Palmer was next man. Boyle was taken at point (137—8—24), and Moule, who followed, saw Palmer given out l.b.w. almost immediately afterwards—l 37—9—6.7—9—6. Tobin, the last man, stayed long enough to make 3 before Moule was caught by King off Lankbarn. The innings thus closed for 144. At 5.30 the Australians took the field, and when time was called the local team had scored 28 tor the loss of two wickets. The weather was splendid, and about 3000 people were on the ground. The following are the scores : Australians. Spofforth, b Bnikland ... ... ... ... 30 Alexander, b Lynch 2 Murdoch, b Lankham, sen. ... ... ... 10 McDonnell, b Lynch 3 Slight, c Porch, b Cox ... 51 Groube, b Robinson ... ... 12 Jarvis, b Robinson ... ... ... ... 0 Boyle, c Mumford, b Lan kbam, sen. ... 24 Palmer, Ibw, b Robinson 6 Moule, c King, b Lankham, jun, ... ... 3 Tobin, not out 3 Total 144 Bowling Analysis.

Auckland Twenty-two. A. Cox, not out ... ... ... ... 11 C. Testro, c Alexander, b Spofforth ... 1 J. Arneil, run out ... ... ... ... 5 C. Davies, not out ... ... - ... ... 4 Byes ... ... ... ... ... 5 Leg byes 2 Total for two wickets ... ... 28 Bowling Analysis.

Balia. Eaaa. Mdna. Wits Lynch 164 48 14 2 Lankham, sent. 96 35 7 2 Lankham, junr. 66 15 8 0 Buckland 48 12 6 1 Arneil ... 24 22 5 0 Robinson 80 24 12 3 Cox 20 8 2 1

Balls. Mdns. Enns. Wkts. Spofforth ... 28 1 14 1 Palmer ... ... 24 2 7 0