PLUNKET SHIELD.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 27, 1 February 1930, Page 18

PLUNKET SHIELD.

WELLINGTON V. OTAGO. NORTHERNERS 283 FOR NINE. McGIRR ON TOP WITH 73. BREEZY G2 BY BADCOCK. (By Telegraph.—l'ress Association.) DUNEDIN, Friday. The. Plunket Shield game between Otago and Wellington was commenced on'the Carisbrook Ground to-day. The visitors batted first, and when stumps were drawn the score was 283 runs for nine wickets. Light rain fell during the greater part of the day, with a heavy fall in the afternoon, which caused an adjournment for an hour and a half. Alloo lost the toss, and Lowry, the Wellington captain, elected to bat. The wicket was easy and conditions of play fairly good. McGirr played a fine innings for 73, but hgi should have been disposed of when he was 35. He was sound and correct, and sometimes showed flashes of forceful play that were a delight to watch. The best display of the day wa sthat of Badcock (Otago's new coach, playing his last game for Wellington), who compiled 02 in 72 minutes. He scored all round the wicket, and his timing was perfect. The best bowler of the day was Lemin, who proved a tower of strength to the home side, taking four wickets for 01 runs. Hollings Impressive. Baker and Foley opened for Wellington, Baker facing Dunning, whose fourth ball was snicked into Knight's hands in the slips for an easy catch. 4—l—4. Hollings was the next man in, and the scorec rept up to 30 after 40 minutes' play. Maiden overs were frequent. Hollings pulled a ball to leg, but slipped and dislodged the bail. • The umpire gave liim out as a result of an appeal, but after some conversation between the umpire and players the batsman was allowed to remain. He had knocked the bail off after completion of the stroke. Foley fell to the slow bowler Moloney a few minutes later, being bowled after he had been at the wickets for 80 minutes for 15 runs. Lowry joined Holli'ngs, and Lemin replaced Moloney. His first ball was played 011 to the wicket off the pad by Hollings, who had batted 90 minutes for 40—an impressive innings. Three wickets were down for 70. New Zealand Skipper Lbw. Light rain began to fall, and sawdust was needed by the bowlers. Just as the century appeared 011 the board Lowry put his leg in front of a ball from Lemin and was given out lbw. 100—4—17. Lemiii had taken two wickets for 17. When the adjournment was taken Cameron, who followed Hollings, was 13. McGirr joined Cameron, and hit three boundaries in his first over. The first ball of Lcmin's next over took the fifth wickct, Cameron playing the ball into the slips, where Elmes took a good catch. 123—5—17. At about 2.15 p.m. a further adjournment was taken 011 account of rain, play being held up until 3.45. Ward, who had replaced Cameron, scored only six, and Lcmin's tally was four wickets for 35 .runs. , Lamason partnered McGirr, who was shaping exceedingly well. McGirr Avas 35 when he played Lemin into the slips. Ivnight got his hand 011 to the ball, but could not hold it. Both batsmen appeared to be well set when Dunning bowled Lamason with a fine ball. 170 — 7—14. " '