SUPERB BATTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 580, 5 February 1929, Page 13

SUPERB BATTING

JACKSON’S MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE ENGLAND'S TOTAL PASSED {luited P A — E y Telegraph — Ccfppeight) Australian and N.Z. Press Association; ADELAIDE, Monday. Australia’s recovery on Saturday afternoon after a disastrous start had excited keen interest in the fourth Test match, and nearly 20,000 spectators witnessed the opening of play to-d,3y. Despite the sultry heat the wicket, had worn well and played fast and in favour of the batsmen. The feature of the day was the raagnific ent performance of A. Jackson, who made 164 runs. To him was duo the credit for his side closing the day with 31 runs more than were compiled by the visitors in their first innings. When stumps were drawn on Saturday England had been dismissed for 334 and Australia had lost three wickets for 131. The not-out men. Jackson <"0) and Ryder t 54), resumed batting this morning. Soon after the start Ryder was oat leg before wicket. He had been at the crease 149 minutes and he and Jackson had added j 36 runs to the score. These partners had placed Australia en a sound footing, and paved the way for the following batsmen. Jackson's performance had already won him high praise, and to-day the onlookers cheered every run he made. If is innings was a revelation in superb y-rist work, timing and judgment. The only mistake Jackson made was the one that cost him his wicket. For a first appearance in a taat match his fighting innings will go down in cricket history. He batted 310 minutes and hit 15 fours. After he had made his century Jackson took the measure of White and Hammond, and banged their deliveries all over the field. He provided the brightest cricket of the match and added 64 runs to the score in 75 minutes.

The bowling and fielding of the visitors was always up to the standard ,nd the batsmen had to earn every run they made.

Bradman's innings was a bright one. He scored his 40 in SO minutes, and Was always confident. With Jackson he added 82 for the fifth wicket. White appeared to be England’s best hosier. He was used more than any other, and Jackson was the only one jrho took liberties with him. WHITE’S ENDURANCE

With Jackson's departure the thrill went out of the game. A’Beckett and Oxenham batted sol idly. They secured runs when White or Tate sent down loose ones. White appeared to be tiring, and A’Beckett frequently placed him nicely. At 322 White was bowling his 49th over. Tate at the other end had sent down 34 and Larwood 32. A’Beckett and Oxenham sent up the 300 after the innings had lasted 315 minutes. Oxenham stayed in 68 minutes for 15 runs, but was not impressive. He was dismissed by a weakly-played catch to Chapman at cover point. A’Beckett was batting brightly when in attempting to drive White to the off. he hit his wicket. His 36 had taken 134 minutes to compile. It was a good effort. Australia at that stage was two runs past England’s score of 334. White’s bowling had been a wonderful exhibition of endurance and precision. His average on securing A Beckett’s wicket was five for 114. Oldfield and Grimmett carried on in good style taking the score past the , , Grimmett was dismissed just oefore stumps were drawn, Details:—

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