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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 August 1938, Page 9

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SECOND TEST MATCH EASY WIN FOR INDIA (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. From the spectators’ point of view the Second Test match between the Prince of Manavadar's Indian team and New Zealand at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Saturday, was disappointing. The more experienced Indian players had little difficulty in winning by four goals to nil. The New Zealand team played well and probably prevented the Indians from making the game as spectacular as when they inflicted a 12-0 defeat on Wellington; the visiting team did not play up to that standard. There were only about 4000 spectators present. The Indian team had a keen sense of anticipation, and their passing was sure. The New Zealand team was inclined to pass without first making sure that there was a player ready to

receive the ball. The ground was still a little heavy after the recent rain, and in the second half was inclined to be rough. This did not permit the Indians giving of their best. The New Zealand team showed that they had gained experience from the playing of the visiting team, and their stick work was an improvement on that of previous New Zealand teams which have met the Indians. They made use of push shots and back passes with advantage. New Zealand had difficulty in finishing off their movements. The ball would be taken right into the circle and then the shot at goal missed. Some of the players, after taking the ball from halfway, would let it go over the backline. The Indian goals were scored by Ahmad Khan, Sultan Khan, and Shahabuddin (2).