Chappell out

Press, 30 August 1977, Page 6

Chappell out

INZPA London. • Australia was 60 for two in its first innings at lunch on the fourth day of the fifth test at the Oval early this morning (N.Z. 'time) chasing an England total [of 214. The Australian captain. Greg Chappell, was caught and bowled by Derek Underwood to be the only Australian wicket to fall before lunch on the fourth day • Chappell had batted 113 min-i utes in making 39 and his part-! nership with Rick McCosker was) : worth 54 in the same time. ) As lie walked off the ground following what could be his final test innings he was given genjerous applause. From Chappell, playing his last, McCosker was joined by Kim Hughes, plaving his first. Play opened in perfect conditions. with barely a cloud in the sky. Happily for Australia, the wicket had lost all the moisture j it had absorbed during the rain on Sunday and there was no indication that it had been affected by the soaking. ENGLAND First innings 214 AUSTRALIA First innings C. Sergeant lbw b Willis 0 G. Chapnell c and b Underwood 34 R. McCosker not out 14 K. Hughes not out 0 Extras (2nb) 2 Total (for two wkts) M Bowllng OM R W R Willis 4 4 14 1 M. Hendrick 10 3 14 0 J. Lever 8 3 14 0 D. Underwood 4 S 6 1