THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN NEW ZEALAND. THE CANTERBURY MATCH. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2246, 30 November 1886, Page 2

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN NEW ZEALAND. THE CANTERBURY MATCH. [BY TELEGRAPH. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Christciidrch, Saturday. The (fame so far has been most interesting, and the result ought to be close, should the rest of the local men make a stand. The chief items of interest to-day were the collapse of the Australians and the plucky play of Blackham and Mcllwraith. Seven wickets were down for 38 when the adjournment was made. On resuming, another wicket fell, and Blackham joined Mcllwraith, having to score GO to save the follow on. The fielding was first-class, and the bowling difficult to play. The tens, however, gradually came until the dreaded follow on was saved. Wilding got rid of the famous wicket-keeper at 99. Blackham played the best game of his side, and his determined play was well applauded by the crowd. Spofforth, the last man, was clean bowled first ball. Canterbury then went in for their second inning:*, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 50 for the loss of seven wicket*. Great interest is being taken in the match, and 3500 people passed through the gates during the day. The following are the scores :—

Austrvlians.—First innings. Phillips, b Frith 0 Evan*<, run out 3 Garrett, b Dunlcp 15 Palmer, b Dunlop 1 Trimble, b Dunlop 3 J.uvis, b Frith 5 Jones, c Milton, b Dunlop 3 Bruce, b Dunlop 7 Mcllwraith, not out 25 Blackham, b Wilding 32 Spoff..rth, b Wilding 0 Extras 5 Total 99

Canterbury.— Second innings. W. J. Cotteiill, c Tumble, b Garrett . . 0 Wilding, lbw, b Palmer 13 Crawshaw, b Garrett 3 Barnes, not out 15 Wheatley, st Jar vis, U Palmer 1 Dunlop, st Jarvis, b Palmer 0 Ashby, b Garrett 8 Fowke, c Jarvis, b Palmer (i Extras 2 Total for 7 wickets 50

Monday. Canterbury with seven wickets down for 50 runs continued their innings at 12 o'clock to day. The only man who imiJe a stand was Barnes, who was in for three hours for 3~>. He was cheered by the Australiins. Ho takes the trophy for the highest score. M.ithijs played well for his 29. He hit Palmer tor two fours in succession, but in trying to run for another hit slipped and cuid not pet back in time. Harman also played .i (rood innings. The Australians, rcr|Mumg 21!) runs, to win, had loit fixe wickets for 82 Jit the call of time. The catches that disini-sed Jones ami P.ilmor weie splendid. The game was declared drawn in favour of Canterbury. Blackham sustained a painful and nasty cut on the first finger of his left hand, and had to retire. The attendance was very good. The fielding was first-class.

CanrEHHUßY—Second innings. W. Cotterill, c Trumble b Garrett ... 0 Wilding, lbw, b Palmer 14 Crawshaw, b Ganett 2 LUrncs, c Trumble b Palmer 35 Whetley, ht Jarvis 1 Dunlop, st Jams ... . . . . ... 8 Milton, c Jarvis b Gairett . . ... 1 W. P. Cotterill, b Palmer 0 Harman, b Garrett 21 Rayner, b Gariett 5 Halley, b P-.ilm.er 0 Matthias, runout. . . ... . , 2!) Cuff, bßpotforth it . 4 Taylor, b Spofforth 0 Lownehan, b Palmer . . . ... 1 Frith, not out 1 Extras 10 First Innings 178 Second Innings 139 Grand total 317

Australians.—2nd innings. Palmer, c Dunlop b Cuff 15 Jones, c Milton b Frith 4 Trimble, c Fowke b Dunlop 21 Jarvis, st Fowke b Dunlop . ... <) Bruoe, not out . . . . . l!| Mcllwraith, c and b Dunlop 0 Blackham, retired hurt... . . . <) Garrett, not out .. 2 Byes, ;.; 13 Total for 5 wickets 82 Australians, first innings ... 99 Grand total 181

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