CRICKET Double Century By Reid

Press, Volume C, Issue 29681, 27 November 1961, Page 16

CRICKET Double Century By Reid

(Spacial Correspondent N2P.A.) CAPE TOWN, November 25. J. R. Reid, the New Zealand captain, hit a splendid 203 in 221 minutes, with 25 fours and four sixes, against Western Province on the second day of the match at Newlands today. Reid’s magnificent innings and his sparkling partnership of 244 in 150 minutes with Chapple, who made 96, helped the touring side knock up 467 runs for the loss of six wickets at the close of play in reply to Western Province’s 315 for nine declared.

The New Zealanders have a first innings lead of 152 with one day left. It was a day of vintage cricket, played in perfect weather, which delighted the crowd of more than 6000 who cheered each of the 55 fours and four sixes hit by the New Zealanders during six hours of play. It was a most encouraging performance by the tourists, with the first test against South Africa less than a fortnight away. All the batsmen but one made useful scores.

Reid's 203, was his highest score on any tour. The manner in which he executed powerful strokes in scoring all round the wicket was a pleasure to watch. He took 131 minutes for the first century with 14 fours and a six, then raced to the double century in 90 minutes with 11 more smashing boundaries—mostly through the covers—and two mighty sixes of! H. Bromfleld. Beat Partnership

Reid’s partnership with Chapple was the highest of the tour and his innings was the second best against Western Province—37 runs behind A. D. Nourse’s 240 in 1937. He had chances at 128, 139, and 168.

Although overshadowed by his captain, Chapple nevertheless played a fine innings, taking 150 minutes for his 96 which included eight fours. He scored many runs with deflections behind the wicket but also drove well.

S. N. McGregor played a grand innings of 51. which included a variety of strokes all round the wicket. His driving and cutting were par. ticularly impressive and he reached the boundary six times. He also added 76 in 50 minutes with Reid for the fourth wicket. Of the other batsmen, G T. Dowling and J T. Sparling batted well in producing the best opening stand so far, with 87 in 72 minutes. Dowling's 43 (seven fours) was his highest score of the tour. Sparling hit five boundaries in scoring 37 Declaration Expected

A. E. Dick and J. C. Alabaster appeared to be shaping well when stumps were drawn. It is expected Reid will bat an hour on Monday before declaring, leaving the New Zealanders five hours to dismiss Western Province. A fine undefeated 81 by J. Ferrandi. who with J Kerby (26) put on 98 for the ninth

wicket, was the highlight of the opening day’s play. The steady New Zealand bowlers stuck manfully to their task, toiling away on an unresponsive pitch which played easily throughout. Yet until Ferrandi and Kerby came together they were well on top. These two, however, batted confidently against a tired attack to produce the brightest play of the day. The 2500 crowd —the highest week-day crowd to watch the New Zealanders so far—previously had seen some poor batting by the home side.

The New Zealanders’ fielding was excellent, though it fell away a little towards the end. G. A. Bartlett did well in his first spell, bowling four overs without conceding a run, although he was noballed once for dragging and threw down one wide. In the afternoon Bartlett was wild at times and was no-balled a second time. He was also responsible for most of the 14 leg-byes which Dick conceded.

Alabaster bowled well, very much better than his figures suggest. He was always on the wieket and often beat the bat. He toiled away with little luck before taking the wickets of Pothecary and Commins in successive balls. Reid and Cameron also bowled accurately. Cameron took two for 16 in 13 overs and it was only the tailenders who seemed able to cope with his deliveries.

Sparling pitched the ball up to the batsmen and deserved two wickets, while Chapple, brought on late, was accurate without looking dangerous.

Dick had another good game behind the stumps with

four splendid catches and a stumping. His acrobatics pleased the crowd. Scores:

WESTERN PROVINCE First Innina’s Westcott, c Dick, b Cameron 0 L Teylor, c Alabaster, b Sparling .. 56 G. Innes, c Dick, b Cameron 20 A. J van der Merwe, lbw, b Reid .. .. 30 McCulloch, c Dick, b Bartlett .. .. Zt Whitefield, st Dick, b Reid 13 J. Ferrandi, not out .. 31 J. E. Pothecary, c Dick, b Alabaster .. ..21 Commins, lbw, o Alabaster 0 Kerby, b Sparling .. ..26 Broomfield, not out .. 6 Extras .. .. 2 Total for nine wickets (declared) .. 315 Fell of wickets: one for 3, two for 65. three for 123. four for 143. five for 164, six for 179, seven for 206, eight for 306, nine

NEW ZEALAND First Innings G. T. Dowling, b Pothecary 43 J T. Sparling, c and b Bromfleld .. .. 37 P T. Barton, b Bromfleld .. 5 S N. McGregor, c and b Bromfleld .. .. 51 J R. Reid, st Ferrandi, b van der Merwe .. .. 203 M. E. Chapple, c Ferrandi, b Commins .. ..96 A. E. Dick, not out .. 13 J. C. Alabaster, not out .. 10 Extra* (leg-byes 2. nobalis 2, wldes 5) ..9 Total for six wicket* 467 Fall of wickets: one for 64, two for 74, three for 111, four for 187, five for 431, six for 447.

for 304. Bowling O. M. R. W. F. S. Cameron 29 9 59 2 G. A. Bartlett 21 8 51 1 Reid .. 20 6 46 2 Alabarter .. 27 5 81 2 Sparling Chapple .. 20 .. 7 5 3 47 5 2 0

Bowllnr R. W. O. M. Poth ecary .. 23 2 81 1 Kerby .. 20 4 68 0 Westcott .. 1 0 1 0 Bromfield .. 40 10 127 3 van der Merwe 2S 7 66 1 Commins .. 29 2 110 1 Innes .. 3 1 5 0