CRICKET.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 15, 28 October 1932, Page 2

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISHMEN AT PERTH. MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIAN XL (United Press Association-Copyright.) PERTrf, October 2t. There was ideal sunshine to-day for the match between the M.C.C. team and a combined Australian eleven, including Don. Bradman and other interState players. The wicket was good "The attendance totalled 11,000, and the receipts amounted, to £BB3. Englaiad won the toss and elected to bat on a perfect wicket. Leyland was out to McCabe in the second over. The Nawab of Pataudi and Sutcliitc, playing carefully., topped the century. There were many changes of bowling, Bradman, Halcombe, McCabe, Martin, and Evans being tried, but they did not show much sting. Play generally was slow, but relieved by smart fielding, especially by Bradman, who returned marvellously, and also by artistic strokes of the Nawab of Pataudi. Sutcliffe was solid and slow, but made attractive strokes all round the wicket. He got his 169 runs in 235 minutes, including one six and 16 fours. Pataudi showed extremely strong leg. strokes, and gave another fine display, using his wrists to most strokes apparently without effort. His century, got in 108 minutes, included 11 fours. Hammond gave his usual display of forceful defence, nt times going halfway down the pitch to meet slow balls.

His footwork was beautiful to watch. Ames had not sufficient time to show his qualities. McCabe was the best bowler, the batsmen treating him with great respect. The local bowlers were well pasted. The fielding was excellent, especially Bradman and the other players from the eastern States. Scores: ENGLAND. First Innings. , Ley land, lbw, b McCabe 2 Sutcliffe, c Inverarity, b Evans ... 169 Pataudi, c Evans, b Halcombe ... 129 Hammond, not out 37 Ames, not out 15 Extras 7 Total for three wickets ... 359 MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA.

The following is the M.C.C. team's programme of matches in Australia :—■ November 4 to S—v. South Au&iiulia, at Adelaide. November II to 15—v. Victoria, at Melbourue. November *6 to 22—v. An Australian Eleven, at Melbourne. November 25 to 29—v. New South Wales, at Sydney. December 2 until finished —First Test, at Sydney. December 10 to 12—v. Southern Districts of rsew South Wales, at Wagga. December 16 to 19— v.' Tasmania, at Launceston. December 23 to 26—v. Tasmania, at Hobart. December 30—Second Test, at Melbourne. January 7 to 9—v. A Country Team, at Geelong or Ballarat. January 13—Third Test, at Adelaide. January 21 to 23—v. A Country Team, at Ballarat or Bendigo. January 26 to 30—v. New South Wales, at Sydney. . February 1 and 2—v. Toowoomba, at Toowoomba. February 4to B—v. Queensland, at Brisbane. February 10—Fourth Test, at Brisbane. February 18 to 21—v. Northern Districts of New South Wales, at Newcastle. , February 23—Fifth Test, at Sydney. March 3 to 7-v. Victoria, at Melbourne. , , , ~ March 10 to 14—v. South Australia, at Adelaide.

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following will represent their respective clubs in cricket matches tomorrow : Celtic. Third grade, v. Fairfield—R. G. Poss, R. Moylan, A. O'Connor, 0. Gass F. McCormick, H. Qumn, J. Brown, J. Brosnahan, C, Ramsay, M. Brosnahan, N. Moore. Methven. Seniors against Technical, at Methven—A. R. Gourley (captain), E. A. Osmers, E. Watson, I. Watson, Aickon, G. Stephens, J. Steffens, 1. W. Cutler, E. Chambers, D. Allan, M. Holland.