M.C.C. CRICKETERS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1932, Page 5

M.C.C. CRICKETERS

FIVE FOR 341

MATCH VITH SOUTH AUSTRALIA

(Australian Pxiss Association.)

ADELAIDE, No jmber 4

The cricket match between the Elnglish team and South Australia began her© to-day. The crowd 'swelled in the afternon'to ten thousand: 11 ‘Both tbS* wToket and the. woather were conctucivp to run-getting. * ■ s '■■'England won the toss and batted. It Was early lapparent, that Sutcliffe was not* in a scoring mood. He simply “dug in,” taking three-quarters ct an hour to get into double figures. Ley land yvas his direct opposite. With artistic, wristy on shots he scored fifty runs, in seventy-five minutes. The Ycrkshireman gained a complete command of the bowling. Grimmett was used sparingly. When ninety-three, Leyland gave a hot chance which was not taken by Jameson, the bowler.

The first century was hoisted in 142 minutes, and it included thirteen fours.

.Sutcliffe was. still restrained, but w&S showing, a sound defence. His partner was scoring freely all round the wicket. This portendls that he will he one of .England’s openers, There was much ’ power behind Leyland’s strokes.

■ Two hundred runs were posted in 234 minutes, The batsmen were well set at the tea adjournment, when the score was 219 runs fof noi wickets.

The opening partnership was broker in the first over after tea, when Leyland hit the last ball of Grimmett’s over straight to Nitschke at point. His display was a masterpiece of correct placements and timing. He batted 196 minutes, and hit fourteen fours. !

Pataudi had a short reign. He patted Grimmett to short leg, and attempted a hopeless run. Sutcliffe remained stationary. Nitschke, by a quick return, found Pataudi out of his crease before he had scored. Sutcliffe 'reached ‘a century after 214 minutes, batting. Partnered with Hammond, he became more aggressive and ran to 148 with two successive legside sixea-s off Jameson. 'Sutcliffe’s dashing innings was terminated by his (attempting to hit Grimmett on. the leg! side. The ball flew high to Nitschke, who secured an easy oatoli. Sutcliffe played a superlative session of 259 minutes. He hit thirteen fours, and two sixers. Jameson, who had been hard-worked, was rewarded by catching Ames off his ow r tt bowling for ten. ••>.:’ Jardine joined Hammond, when the score stood at four fob 327. Incessant barracking followed the captain’s strokes. Hammond reached 27 after 73 mintues, Then, confidently stepping out to Grimmett, ha missed the hall, .and Walker whipped off his bails. The scores at the end of the first day were'

ENGLAND.—First Innings. Leyland, c Nitschke, b Grimmett 127 Sutcliffe, c Nitschke, b Grimmett 154 Pataudi, run out -D Hammond, st Walker, b Grimmett 27

Ames, c and b Jameson Jardine,. not out ... .. Verity, not, out Extras

Total for five wickets 341 Grimmett tc At three wickets for 90 runs.

PONSFORD IN FORM. SYDNEY, November 4

In the Sheffield Shield! match, New South Wales versus Victoria, the latter in the first innings lost 6 for 306. Ponsford made 163 not out, and Woodfull, 74.

Ponsford gave a splendid display, batting very confidently throughout the diky, and being unconquered at stumps.