ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9019, 4 February 1895, Page 6

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA.

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA. .'

FOURTH TEST MATCH. ' Press Asßo;ialion—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, February 2. Blackham is well satisfied with the scores made by the Australians yesterday, and considers 100 would have been a good total on such a sticky wicket. Stoddart will probably repent having sent the Australians in yesterday, as heavy rain fell during the night and tbe wicket is now sodden. The complete failure of the New South Wales batamen came as a great disappointment to the local public. Heavy rain fell last night, and frequent showers continuing to day the match was postponed till after lunch. A drenching rain is falling, with half a gale. The wicket is Hooded and there is no chance of play. February 3. There was a big attendance on the ground yeateiday in anticipation of the resumption of the cticket match. A lot of rain fell during the night, and during the forenoon sbowers fell, and the appearances generally were threatening. There was a heavy downpour just before noon, and the game was postponed nntil after the luncheon hour. About one o'clock a gale set in accompanied with beating rain, and this sort of weather continued all the afternoon and night. Those in exposed positions were driveo into the pavilions, where they tvaited until 2.30, when it was decided to postpone the game for the day. The wicket at times was partially submerged, but to-day a strong drying wind is blowing, with a strong sun, and if there is no more rain tho pitch will be greatly improved by Monday.