CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1925, Page 2

CRICKET.

THIRD TEST. A POOR OPENING. ENG USD .MEN’S HARD LUCK. CUBXIUUAN AND N Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION ADELAIDE. Jan. 16. The third test cricket match opened in brilliant sunshine, in the presence of StI.COJ people. The wicket was fast, and the outfield perfect. COLLINS’S LUCK AGAIN. The Australian captain Collins won the toss for the third time in succession, and lie decided to send his men in to hat. He, with Arthur Richardson opened the innings to the howling of Tate and Gilligan. Tate had the assistance of a south-east breeze in sending his deliveries down from the southern end. In his second over Tate gat Collins with a beauty, which swung in from the northern end, for six runs. He was relieved hv Freeman and the midget slow howler skittled Gregory’s stumps with the last hall of his aver. Taylor was next, hut he got his leg in front of a straight one, for which lie was given out before scoring. Three wickets had now fallen for 22 runs, Australia thus repeating their Melbourne performance when three wickets went, for 27 runs. Arthur Richardson and Ponsford held up their wickets while 92 runs were added, Richardson playing forcefully, while his voting Victorian colleague contented himself with keeping UtC wicket tin. The South Australian was particularly sweet on Freeman, belting him. for four fours in two overs. As this partnership neared the century, the spectators had visions of a good recoveiy, hut shortly after luncheon, Ponsford was caught as he snicked one from Gilligan to Strudwirk. who held it. He had played a careful innings allowing Richardson to do most-of the scoring. When only lour runs were added. Arthur Richardson played over a good length hall from t.lie left-hand howler, Kilncr, and was dismissed. II is Of) runs were made in 13(3 minutes, and they had been a godsend to the Australians. His strokes were made all round the wicket and they included seven boundaries.

Vie. Richardson survived only long enough to make four. 'Then lie followed his namesake from the left-arm howler, Kilncr, and five wickets were down for 119. ’The rapid fall of the home side astounded the spectators, wlm realising the seriousness ol the position refrained from the usual barracking. Each stroke was followed intently, and a subdued hum of applause showed that the onlookers allowed no feature of the play to pass their notice. England had their full share ot had luck. Shortly after the luncheon resumption an injury which 'late had received to his tile at Sydney gave him so milch trouble that, lie was unable to howl, and lie had to leave the field for half an hour, lie was unable to howl again. After tea, Gilligan ricked a muscle of his abdomen while fielding, and he was also unable to howl. ’The Englishmen's had luck lay partirulary in their iuabiity to press home to the lull their great advantage.

A GOOD PARTNERSHIR. ADELAIDE, Jan. 10. The partnership of Ryder and Andrews brought an entirely diflerent outlook to the game, this-pair adding 154 runs for the 7th. wicket. Constant howling changes were made, hut they failed to effect a separation, until Kilner howler Andrews with a halt turning in from the leg to take the wicket. | The Englishmen played without Giiligan after tea. n'ml Tale was still unable to howl, except 1 at medium pace. Andrews made 72 runs very uttrneti velv. Ryder was not out with a similar total when slumps were drawn. Considering the fact that both these men (.line into the team in this match, they have done exceptionally well. Kilncr who is also making li is ursl appearance in the test series, howled extremely well, taking 3 wickets for 77 runs. Ilea me lias developed an abscess, and is confined to bed, Whysall taking his place and Saiidliam being twelfth man. A USTR AIJA - Ist. ! linings. Collins, h. Tate Gregory, b. Freeman <’> Taylor. I.h.w. h. Tale 9 I’oiisford. c. St rudwiek. b. Ililligan 31 A. Richardson, b. Kilncr OP V. Richardson, c. Wh\sail. b. Kilncr I Andrews, h. Kilncr .. . 72 Ryder (not out) 72 Kellewav (not out) 8 Extras 10 i Total for seven wickets ... .. 275 WABXER PRAISES GILLIGAN. LONDON, Jan. 1(1. Air P. F. AVarner, writing in “The .Morning Post,” says:—"The suggestion made in a certain quarter that Oilligan should stand down c;unnot he entertained for a single moment, Tit a team of brilliant fielders, Gilligan is a star of the first magnitude. The example he sets is infectious. Letters which I have received from Australia show that the whole team are immensely popular. They say that Gilligao and his men are a wonderful hand of sportsmen. A captain like

that is worth his weight in gold in a test match, which is now becoming a sort of national affair. I am quite certain that the chiet grounds in Britain will not he able to provide room for those who will wish to see England and Australia playing 18 months hence. ’lbis is a matter icquiriug immediate attention.”

WELLINGTON Y. OTAGO. WELLINGTON, dan. 10. The Plunket Shield match. Wellington v. Otago opened to to-day. Otago winning the toss, scored 290 illlamiies 117. A. W. Allo.i is, Gallard 27. Dickenson 39 not mil). Badeock took live fir HO. Wellington opened sensationally, live wickets being down for 38, but then ilioy added 111 without the further | oss <-f a wicket. McGirr is 70. not out. and Badeock 19 not out.