CRICKET TEST

Hokitika Guardian, 29 February 1932, Page 5

CRICKET TEST

NEW ZEALAND V. S. AFRICA. HOME TEAM’S MODERATE SCORE [By Telegraph, Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 27. Tho first test match between New Zealand and South Africa opened today at Lancaster Park in brilliant weather. The wicket was a trifle slow but true and easy, and the outfield was dead. The attendance in the afternoon was estimated at from 5000 to 6000. New Zealand won the toss and ,halted. After ,a disappointing opening when the wickets of Kerr, Dempster and Blunt fell for a total of 38 runs, Weir and Roberts retrieved the position with a fine partnership of 90 runs. Ths partnership was followed by other improved batting performances. Badcock tv as top scorer with 64, and gave a magnificent display of batting. His total included three sixes. Scores were: NEW ZEALAND—First Innings. Dempster, b McMillan 8 Kerr, b Bell ;.. 0 Blunt, run out 23 Weir, c Mitchel, b Vincent 46 Roberts, st. Cameron, b Mitchlell 54' Page, c Taylor, b McMillan ... 22 Badcock, c Dalton, b Bell ... 64 James, c Cameron, b McMillan ... 3 Cromb, c Morkel, b McMillan ... 25 Cl overlay, not out 10 Newman, c Balaskas, b Mitchell ~, 19 ►Extras 19 Total 293 Bowling analysis:—Bell 2 for 64, Quinn 0 for 46, McMillan 4 for 61, Vincent 1 for 57, Balaskas 0 for 15, Mitchell 2 for 31. TO-DAY'S PLATT.

(By Telegraph—Per Press A ssociation) CHRISTCHURCH. February 29. A.t luncheon adjournment South Africa had lost 1 wicket for 209. SOUTH AFRICA—First Innings. Christie, run out ... ■ 103 Mitchell, not out _ 92 Taylor, not out 2 Extras 12 Total for 1 wicket 209