INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5260, 1 February 1878, Page 6

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH.

This match commenced on Saturday on the Basin Reserve, at 12 o’clock. There was a good attendance, and in the afternoon his Excellency the Governor and suite paid a visit to the ground, and remained for a considerable time. The weather was fine, but overcast. The rains of the previous night made the wicket good, and the Australians said it was a far better pitch than they had at Christchurch. The ground there, though it looks very nice, does not play true. The captain (Gregory) won the toss, and put in his adversaries. Docket and J. J. {Salmon were first to show for the Twenty-two, to the bowling of .Kendall and Spofforth. The former is a medium-pace left-hand bowler, with nice- easy delivery, and straight. Spofforth is a very fast right arm bowler, with high delivery, and runs up to the wicket. His pace is strong, and his. action looks tiring, bub he does not tire, and bowled exceedingly well, as his average would show. He pitches them up too much to succeed against first-rate batting, but his yorkera told well on Saturday, several wickets falling before the batsman seemed to know where he was. The rather dead ground made his balls shoot frequently. Docket hit Kendall's first ball well to the on for 3, but he was bowled by Spofforth after getting a lother 2. 1 for 5. Kennedy, No. 3, was very unluckily ho-.vied off his pad by Spofforth’s firs:, hall to him. 'Thompson follower I, and then Salmon drove Spofforth to the on for 3to the ropes. Thompson stood an over or two, bub was bowled by Spofforth for none. 3 for 13. No. 5, Willis, a stranger to us, and who seemed not to have the faintest idea of playing fast bowling, fell by the first ball from Spofforth, Edmunds now came in, Spofforth then tore up Salmon’s stump with a “yorker” after making eight by fair batting ; but he is too fond of hitting at straight balls. Fordham, who is a ood steady bat, with good defence and fair hitting powers, came next, but was run out through not watching the ball—failing to get hack in time. Edmunds made a good cut off Kendall to the ropes. Knapp followed, and soon allowed good form, getting Kendall to the on for 2, and a fine drive along the giouml to the off for 3. Gregory then caught Edmunds in the slips through his playing back at a ball well up. 7 for 25. Knapp then hit Spofforth right over the ropes high for *l. Blacklock was now in, but only for a short time, being taken by Kendall's first ball. Horwood joined Knapp, played steadily for a time, and then made a good cut off Spofforth for 2. He was then well taken in the .-dips off Spofforth by Gregory. Armitage took his place, bat did little, Spofforth getting on to his stumps with one of his fast ones. Speed came in and played carefully. Robinson, the thirteenth man, did not appear quite awak -, and Spofforth disposed of him with his first ball before he had time to become so. W. J. Salmon made a single, and then departed, bowled by Spofforth. Gundy joined Speed, and they were in when lunch was called.

A cold and very good lunch was given at the Oalclonian Hotel, after which the not-outs—Speed and Gundy—faced the same bowlers. Sueed mule a cat for 3 off Kendall; then Gundy was caught at ■ short ie*'. 14 for 52. Speed then put one up easily to Bannerman, and retired for 5. Wyatt did but little in the way of defence, and was bowled by Spofforth. Kember shared the same fate after getting 3. Webb, who oug t to have gone in earlier, played very w II for 6. Lynch seemed rather nervous about trying to hit, but he has good defence, ami pi ty«d in better style than many who preceded him. Toe captain made some good hits, particularly one to leg, and indeed made spine good hits all round, getting 15. Lambert wa* bowled by Garrett, who went on at Kend dl’s end, and Smith carried out his bat for 5. Total score, 91. After an interval of 15 minutes, the Twentytwo went into the field, the bowling being entrusted to Armitage and Webb, Edmunds taking the wicket, and Speed being long-stop. 0. and A. Banuertnan were first to go in. They soon got to work, 0. Bannermau making

some very good drives and cuts, and 30? was soon up. Armitage was not at all on the spot at first, but bowled better when he changed sides. He appealed to the Wellington umpire for a leg before, and it was given out. This decision gave so much offence to O. Bannerman that he left hia wicket and said he would not go on batting, as he was sure his brother was wrongly given out. This was wrong, and against all rules of cricket, though from where I was sitting behind the bowler it did not certainly look out. If dissatisfied with an umpire, the proper course to take is to ask to have another. 0. Bannerman was soon caugh t by Locket at mid-off, for a well-hit 19. Garrett took his place, and played well and in good style. He got 7, and was then caught by W. J. Salmon off his brother's bowling. Spofforth followed. He is a free hitter, and has a long reach, and iu hitting a high one to long-on was caught by Lambert off Locket, who was put on in place of Webb, I. J. Salmon bowling instead of Armitage, and very well he bowled, Horan played a good innings of 28, but he let off a great many on the leg side, most of his hits being to the off. Murdoch came in and got 4 to leg, over the boundary, off Salmon. Thompson now went on vice Salmon, and soon had one hit up to Armitage ; but it was not held, the ball spinning considerably. 90 was now put up. Gregory and Murdoch were in when time was called, having made 19 between them.

THE TWENTY-TWO. Locket, 1) Spofforth 4 I. J. Salmon, b Spofforth 8 Kennedy, b Spofforth 0 Thompson, b Spofforth 0 "Willis, b Spofforth 0 Edmunds, o Gregory, b Kendall .. ..5 Fordham, run out 0 Knapp, b Spofforth 11 Blacklock, b Kendall 0 Horwood, c Gregory, b Spofforth .. ..5 Armitage, b Spofforth 3 Speed, c C. Bannerman, b Spofforth .. 5 Bobinson, b Spofforth 0 W. J. Salmon, b Spofforth 1 Gundy, c substitute, b Kendall .. .. 2 Wyatt, b Spofforth 0 Keraber, b Spofforth 3 Webb, c A. Bannerman, b Spofforth .. 6 Lynch, b Kendall 2 J. A. Salmon, b Garrett 15 Lambert, b Garrett 4 Srai h, not out ..6 Extras 11 Total 91 SECOND DAY. This match was continued at 12 o’clock on Monday by the not-outs, Gregory and Murdoch, facing I. J. Salmon and J. A. Salmon. Gregory cut hia Second ball for one to Blacklock, who fielded it well. Murdoch was soon caught at long-leg by Lynch off I. J. Salmon. 6 for 96. Blackham joined Gregory. The latter drove J. A. Salmon for 2, when a hundred went up. Shortly after Gregory made a good 3 to leg off T. J. Salmon. Gregory then made a hard on drive to Kennedy, but he failed to hold it. Two maiden overs followed. Blackham got an awkward hit from J. A. Salmon which quite upset him, and he was shortly bowled by him for none, the first who had failed to score. Bailey now came in. Gregory made a good cut to the ropes. Several maiden overs were now bowled. Bailey then hit J. A. Salmon to square-leg over the ropes, and Gregory got 3 to leg off X. J. Salmon. Edmunds now bowled vice J. A. Salmon, 130 being up. Bailey then made a fine 4 over the ropes to leg. Thompson went on at I. J. 1 Salmon’s end and bowled a maiden. Bailey cut Edmunds for 2, and Thompson he drove tor 3. They did not hit Thompson, but he was taken off and Smith put on. Bailey at once cut him for 4. The lunch bell now rang, and all retired to the Caledonian. At 2.30 the play was resumed. Smith changed ends, and Edmunds took wicket, Eordham going on to bowl, and he clean-bowled Gregory with his first ball, for a well-hit 31. lie showed excellent defence and good hitting power. 8 for 161. Kendall noav came in. He only got two, and was caught by W. J. Salmon off Eordham. The hist man, Gibbes, was caught by Locket off Smith without scoring. They were all out at 3 o’clock for 166, Bailey carrying out his bat for 33, having played a good hitting innings. Lynch and .Smith commenced batting for the second innings of the Wellington, to the bowling of Murdoch and Blackham, the two wicket-keepers. It appeared that as they were so many runs to the good the Australians wished to .give the Twenty-two a chance of getting some runs. A. Bannerman took the wicket. Smith was caught by C. Bannerman after getting 2. Thompson was soon caught by Gregory; but there seemed to be some doubt about its being out, and the umpires consulted together. Kennedy was again most unlucky, going out for none, caught in the slips first ball. Eordham now in. Lynch was playing steadily, but got but few away; he was caught by Horan off Murdoch. Horwood soon began hitting, and gave a chauce, though difficult, to Kendall at long-field: but he did not quite reach it. He then got 3 to the ropes. Blackham soon bowled Eordham J. A. Salmon came in, getting two singles quickly. Horwood then hit Murdoch over the ropes to square-leg for 4, and then cut Blackham for 2. Salmon then stole a run cleverly. Horwood then retired, caught by A. Bannerman at the wicket off Blackham, for a well-played 11. I. .1. Salmon joined his brother, and was soon bowled by Murdoch. Locket got 2 to leg, and then hit Murdoch over the ropes for 4 to square-leg. Gregory then caught J. A. Salmon for 5. Blackjack came next; very soon after Locket was run out, after making some good hits. Blacklock was bowled by Blackham for the top score of 13. 10 for 50. Knapp followed, and was soon caught by Garrett off a skier at long-on. Armitage drove Blackham well for 3, but was soon caught and bowled by Murdoch. Edmunds was caught by Gregory off ins second ball from Blackham, W. J. Salmon was run out without scoring. Speed took his place, and stood for some little time, but was bowled by Blackham without troubling the scorers, Webb was bowled first ball by Blackham. Kember came next, and only got One, he fell to Murdoch. Lambert shared the same fate. Robinson made a few good hits, and then was caught by G. Bannerman off Blackham. Gundy made it, very lively, and played well in honor of Wairarapa, getting 6, when lie was caught by Bailey off Murdoch. Willis made a very good stand, and he and Wyatt together sued a one innings’ defeat, having run up the score to 77, when time was called for the day. The i'lleven fielded exceedingly well, and threw in very sharp, though they had no very punishing hits to field like they will meet with at Home, Their score of 166 against 22 in the field was very creditable. The two Baunermans, Horan, Bailey, and Gregory are very good bats. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. A. Hannormim, Ibw, b Armit iga .. .. 10 C. Bamierman, c Locket, b J. A. Salmon 10 carrctt, c AV J. Salmon, b J, A. Salmon 7 Spofforth, c Lambert, b Locket .. .. (1 Horan, c \V. -T. Salmon, b Locket .. 28 Murdoch, o Lynch, b I. J. Salmon .. 13 Gregory, b Fordham 31 Hailey, not out .. 33 Blackham, b .I. A. Salmon.. .. .. 0 Kendall, c W. J Salmon, b Fordlmm .. 2 Globes, c Locket, b Smith .. .. .. 0 Extras 17 Total .. Hfii THE TWENTY-TWO—SECOND INNINGS. Smith, cC Bannerman, b Hlackliam .. 2 Lynch, c Horan, b Murdoch .. .. 2 Thompson, c b Murdoch.. .. 0 Kennedy, c Gregory, 1) Murdoch .. ..0 Fordham, b It ackham .. .. ..1 Horwood, c A. lUnnerman, h Blackham.. 11 .1, A. Salmon, c Gregory, b Murdoch .. 5 I. J. Salmon, b Murdoch 1 Locket, run out .. .. .. .. S Blacklock, b lllackham .. .. .. 13 Knapp, c Garrett, b Murdoch .. ..0 Armitage, c and b Murdoch . ..3 Edmunds, c Gregory, b Blackham,. ~ 0 W. J. Salmo t, run out 0 Speed, b Blackham ..0 AVohb, b lllackham .. 0 Kember, b Murdoch .. .. .. ..1 Lambert, b Murdoch .. 0 • Bobinson, c 0. Itannonnan, b Blackham.. 5 Gundy, o Bailey, b Murdoch .. ..6 Willis, not out ~ ~ .. .. .. 8 AVyatt, not out.. 1 Extras .. .. .. .. ..10 Total .. .. .. .. ..77 i THIRD DAY. This match Avas continued on Tuesday at 11 o'clock, in beautiful weather, but before very few spectators. The two uot-ont men of the previous day—Wyatt and Willis—went iu, to the bowling of Garrett and Spofforth. Wyatt hit him over hia head for 1, Willis was then bowled by Spofforth, having made 6, which,

with Wyatt’s (net out) 5, brought the total up to 84. After a short interval the Australians sent in the two Baunermans to get the required 10, to the bowling of Eordham and I, J. Salmon. Eordham bowled a maiden. C. Bannerman then got a single off Salmon, and then drove one hard to Horwood, but he fielded it. A. Baunerman cut one to Blacklock for a single; In Salmon’s next over, C. Bannerman Avas caught by the longstop from the back of hia bat, having hit too soon at one to leg. Spofforth joined A. Bannerman, and hit one of Salmon’s right across the wicket to the on for 2, and soon after hit the winning stroke, thus making a win for the Eleven of 9 wickets. The following are the scores ; THE TWENTY-TWO. AVyatt, not out 5 Willis, b Spofforth 8 Total for the innings 84 THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. A- Bannerman, not out 2 C. Bannerman, c Wyatt, bI. J. Salmon.. 3 Spofforth, not out 5

Immediately the match was decided a single innings match was commenced by the same ■ teams, the Wellington going in first, represented by Kennedy and Horwood ; Spofforth, the fast bowler, going on against the wind, and Garrett at the other end. Very soon Blackham, who was keeping wicket, received a terrible blow from one of Garrett’s which kicked up owing to the hard ground. The blow was very severe, and could he heard at the scoring tent. He lay on the ground for some time, and then retired from the field. Murdoch took his place. Kennedy soon commenced to show the cricket he usually does, and got 7to the on off Garrett. Horwood got 2 off Spofforth, and then a single. Horwood then retired bowled by Spofforth very unlucky, as the ball dropped from him onto the wicket. 1 for 7. Thompson then came in, and Spofforth changed ends. Kennedy hit Spofforth to square leg over the ropes for 4, followed by a good on drive for 2. Thompson then cut Garrett for 3 to the ropes, and 3 more to Kennedy off same bowler. Bailey now went on, and gave Thompson a full pitch to leg, for which he got 3. Spofforth then bowled Thompson for 7, played in good form. He is out of practice, but used to make good scores iu Scotland against firstcla s bowling. Knapp now came, and got 2 off Bailey. Kennedy, who was now well set, drove Spofforth over his head for 3. A. Bannerman was put on at Bailey’s end, but it did not seem to matter to Kennedy who bowled, for he treated them a'l alike, hitting the loose ones all over the ground, and playing the straight ones. Knapp was in some time for 2, and was then caught by substitute off Kendall, who was bowling from the south wicket. Eordham followed, when Kennedy made a fine 3 to square-leg, but soon after was caught at the wicket off Bannerman, for a really fine innings of 30. No, 6 (Lynch) joined Eordham, but he lost his companion very soon, bowled by Kendall. Blacklock came in, andgot 3 toleg, when Lynch Avas caught by Garrett off Kendall. I. J. Salmon was next, and soon showed good hitting form, getting 3 to the ropes to sguare-leg and an on drive for 3. It was rather exciting now, for it was Stars v. Wellington to see which could get the most runs. Blacklock got 2 to leg. Gregory now went on with slows, but they were sadly punished by both batsmen. Spofforth came on now vice Bannerman. Salmon continued to score fast, when Blacklock put one easily back to Spofforth, and was caught and howled. J. A. Salmon came in, but was very soon caught by Garrett off a slow. W. J. Salmon joined his brother, and drove Gregory to the off for 3. A. Bannerman then missed a very easy high catch, and being thereby vexed, made a wild overthrow. W. J. Salmon was then caught by Gregory, who never seems to miss a chance. 100 up for 10. Locket followed, and was out Ibw Spofforth. Speed came next, and got a single to short leg, and 3 more for the overthrow ; the Eleven were fielding very wildly now. 3 more to Salmon and 2 to Speed. Salmon then put one to Gregory, which of course settled him for a well hit innings of 25. Bobinson was bowled by-Spofforth’s first over, then Speed fell to the same bowler, having put together 11. Gundy now came, but was soon bowled by Spofforth. 15 for 130 Edmunds got a single, and was bowled by Spofforth. Webb came next, and drove Spofforth well for 2, and then got 3 for a drive. Kember made 2 to leg, which brought up the score to 140. The Eleven now seemed to have had enough of it, and the fielding got worse. Kember got 2 more to leg. Garrett now bowled, and Horan. Kember hit the latter for 3 to leg, Webb adding 2. Kember was then bowled by Garrett. Lambert was the 19th man. Webb went on scoring and playing very steadily; though his style is rather stiff, he has good defence and hits hard. Garrett then bowled Lambert. AVyatt was next, and went first ball, caught off Garrett by substitute. Smith was given run out, but the decision was rather a subject of doubt. Webb then made a splendid forward drive to the boundary corner, worth 5 on a big ground. Willis, the last man, hit all over the place, and showed good defence; he knocked up 27 in a very short time, and was finally bowled by Bailey. Webb, not out, 27, making a total of 213.

' It is difficult to account for the change of play, for in the first match most of the Twentytwo seemed afraid to try to hit, but iu this innings they hit hard and true. The two teams then retired to the Caledonian Hotel, Mr. E. Pearce acting as representative,of the Twenty-two and, after drinking her Majesty’s health, drank the visitors in champagne, with musical honors, which was responded to by Mr. Gregory iu a short but hearty speech. The Eleven then sent in O. and A. Bannerman to play till time to the bowling of I, J. Salmon and Fordham. A. Bannerman hit Eordham out of the ground to sqinre-ieg, but was sunn given out Ibw off Eordham, when time Avas called. The fotloAving are the scores:— WELLINGTON TAYKNTY-TAVO. Kennedy, c Aturdocli, b A. Bannerman .. 30 Horwood, b Spoffnrtb .. .. ..3 Thompson, bßpolforth .. .. -.7 Knapp, c substitute, b Kendall .. ..2 Armitage, b A. Bannerman 2 Fordham. b Ken all .. .. .. ..1 Blacklock, c and b Spofforth .. .. 10 .Lynch, c Garrett, b Kendall .. ..0 I. j. Salmon, u Gregory, b Kendall .. 25 J. a. Salmon, c Garrett, b Gregory .. 0 AV. J. Salmon, c Gregory, b Horan .. 5 Locket, Ibw, b Spofforth 0 Speed, b Spofforth 11 Bobinson, b Spofforth 1 Cnndy, b S'offorth .. .. .. ~0 ■ Edmunds, b Spofforth 1 AA'ehb, not out 27 Kember, b Garrett .. .. .. S Lambert, b Garrett .. .. .. -.3 AVyatt, c substitute, bGarrett .. ..0 Smith, run out 0 AVillis, b Bailey .. .. .. ..27 Byes, 35; kg-byos, S; wide, 1 .. .. 44 Total 213 Bowling Analysis.—Kcndall—dO balls, 7 maidens, 28 runs, 3 wickets: Gregory—■ 0 balls, 1 maide i, 12 runs, 1 wicket: Bailey—2(l balls, 4 maidens, 5 runs, 1 wicket; A. Bannerman —(il halls. 5 maidens, 25 runs, 1 wide, 2 wickets: Garrett—!>2 balls, 9 maidens, 34 runs. 3 wickets; Spofforth—l44 balls, 21 maidens, 44 runs, 7 avickcts ; Horan—SO halls, 10 maidens, 21 runs, 3 wickets. TOE ELEVEN. C Bannerman. not out 1 A.. Bannerman, Ibw, Fordham .. ~ d Horan, not "tit 0