CIRCKET. HEAVY SCORING AT ADELAIDE.

Evening Post, Volume LVIII, Issue 148, 20 December 1899, Page 7

CIRCKET. HEAVY SCORING AT ADELAIDE.

[press association.] ADELAIDE, 19th December, i In tho intercolonial match South Australia v. Now South Wales, tho visiting team scored 806 in the first innings, as against the home team's 155. Noble made 200, Gregory 175, and Hopkins 85. OUR REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. One of the chief attractions for those who prefer to remain in town during the holidays will be the interprovinciol matches against Canterbury and Otago, which take place on tho 23rd, 25th, 26th, and 30th inst., and list and 2nd January, respectively. It is seldom that lovers of the game nave such an excellent opportunity of seeing the strength of our local knights of the willow pitted against the formidable combinations of the Southern provinces. Unfortunately, the services of Uplmm are not available against Canterbury, while Holdsworth will bo an absentee in both matches. Thd team is fairly representative of Wellington's best liilent, though perhaps one or two alterations — nulably the inclusion of Weybournc — would have strengthened it. "Pavilion" thus writes of the individual merits of the selected : — Ashbolt (Wellington), one of the best all-round players .in Wellington. As a batsman has not too many strokes, but generally makes a decent score. Plays a stubborn game, and difficult to dislodge when once set. Mixes his bowling vreu, and secures i>he majority of his wickets with his slow balls. A very fine field. Hales (Wellington). His selection must be regarded in the light of an experiment, seeing that he has not played championship cricket this season. If in last season's form would be one of the first bowlers picked. Bowls left hand, is- fairly, fast and straight. Weak bat, though often gels into double figures by slogging. S. Hickson (Wellington). Assured his place in the team by two fine batting performances against the« Phcenix and Old Boys' teams. Is in fine form this season. Bats steadily, and, if necessary, with vigour. A fair change bowler, and works well in the outfield. O. Hickson (Midland), one of the steadiest and most reliable bats in Wellington, if not in the colony, having splendid defence. Keeps the ball well down, and socres consistently. A veritable heartbreaker to the opposing trundlers. A capital field in the slips. Quee (Midland). His first appearance as a representative. Has proved himself a most useful member of his club. Plays with plenty of confidence, and has several fine strokes, combining sound defence and punishing powers, always good for a tidy score, and has a safe pair of hands. Richardson (Wellington), will probably captain the team, and a better general could not be picked for the position. Has earned fame in New South Wales and Queensland, and possesses an intimate knowledge of the game in all its branches. A batsman with almost impregnable defence, can bring off a "pull" with success, magnificent field anywhere, and senas down a decent ball. Stevenson (Midland). A very useful allround man, witn a reputation as "a bowler rather than as a batsman. Generally good for double figures, and in the field does useful work. Midlane (Phoenix). A capital little batsman, who puts plenty of vigour into his many fine strokes. I« apt to become over aggressive ; fine field, and can bowl a uit. Tucker (Midland). Has put up a number of fine scores in club cricket during the past few years. Has excellent defence, combined with free punishing powers. Cuts prettily and effectively, and strong on the leg stroke. A most reliable field, and effective slow bowler. Waters (Phoenix) on more than one occasion has displayed high capabilities as a batsman, and when once gets going punishes the bowling freely. Possesses good defence, works hard in the outfield, and is a fair change bowler. Williams (Midland). An excellent batsman, and when in form has few superiors in the colony, combining sound defence with hard hitting powers, though a tendency to slog has often brought about his downfall. A dangerous man when once set. Reliable and at times brilliant wick-et-keeper. Is in great form with the' gloves this season. Upham {Midland). Still maintains his reputation as one of the best fast bowlers in the colony. Pegs away at express'speed, is straight, and never tires. A useful batsman who can be depended upon to often make a score near the end of an innings. Is in fine form with the bat this season. Has a safe and smart pair of hanus, is brilliant in the slips, and works hard in any capacity.