Chappell hits 91

Press, 3 June 1981, Page 42

Chappell hits 91

NZPA Bristol Trevor Chappell opened serious bidding for the test, number three position with a polished 91 against Gloucestershire at Bristol yesterday. Chappell was not generally considered a test prospect when the team was picked for the tour, but his innings yesterday put him in with a chance for the first test against England at Trent. Bridge on June 18. The tourists finally got on to the field at-Bristol after missing both Saturday and Sunday through rain. The Australians reached 278 for seven the first time they had passed 250 on tour — before Hughes declared on Chappell’s dismissal. In reply Gloucestershire was 80 for two, thanks mainly to a whirlwind 60 not out by Pakistan’s test batsman, Zaheer. Abbas, who reached-his half century off only 38 balls, all but two of his runs coming from boundaries. , ' - Apart from Chappell’s innings, the best result for Aus-' tralia was a heartening 81 by Graeme Wood, who wiped out the memories of successive ducks in his previous two first-class innings on tour..:,, The match continues, into its second and ’ final? '"day today before the Australians return to London for a day’s practice before the opening one-day international.