FORMIDABLE SCORE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26625, 22 November 1947, Page 7

FORMIDABLE SCORE

QUEENSLAND’S FIRST INNINGS MATCH AGAINST INDIANS Rec. 11 p.m. BRISBANE, Nov. 21. 1 Magnificent bowling by Mankad, star of the Indian team, a splendid century by the Queenslander Bill Morris, and the most attractive batting display of the- season by the test all-rounder McCool, marked the Queensland-India game to-day when Queensland scored 289 for seven wickets. Morris finished with 115, and Mankad took four wickets for 65 from 38 overs, including 12 maidens. It was the most accurate and destructive bowling since O’Reilly .was at his best. McCool scored 45 in 50 minutes. It was a sparkling display, including the best hook shots of the season. The Indians appreciated the change to Queensland’s warmer climate and fielded brilliantly all day. The wicket was true, but fairly fast, and likely to be responsive to spin over the closing stages. To-day Mankad got plenty of nip from the wicket and was always dangerous. More than ever he justified the claim that he is the best lefthander since Verity* Scores: — Queensland i First Innings R. Rogers, c Nayudu. b Sohoni .. 0 Brown, lbw, b Mankad 42 Morris, b Sarwate 115 Carrigan. b Mankad .. .. .. 13 McCool, b Mankad ... .. .. 45 Archer, b Sarwate 3 Taflon. b Mankad ' 5 Raymer, not out 57 Young, not out 3 Extras 6 Total for seven wickets .. 289 Bowling Analysis.—Sohoni took one •wicket for 44 runs; Armanath, none for 16; Mankad, four for 65; Amir Elahi, none for 71; Sarwate. two for 43; Nayudu, none for 44.