GREAT CRICKET

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 34, 10 February 1927, Page 11

GREAT CRICKET

VICTORIA'S WILL. TO WIN

BQNSFORD AND HENDRY

START WELL

(United Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 10th February, 10 a.m.)

BRISBANE, 9th Feb. In the Sheffield Shield match Queens* land in the second innings made 439 (R. Oxenham 73, Knowles >144, Mayes not out 37). Senary took three wickets for 51, Blackie two for 69. _ Oxenham to-day batted practically single-handed owing to an injury to a wrist received yesterday, but he played soundly despite his handicap. with 753 necessary to win Victoria opened their second strike, Ponsford and Hendry batting cautiously. When stumps were drawn Victoria had scored 223 without loss—Ponsford not out 114 Hendry not out 101.

Although Ponsford and Hendry opened carefully and for a time confined themselves to singles, they soon livened up and both men, batting confidently, caused the score to mount rapidly. The batsmen revealed a thorough understanding in running between the wickets and daringly snatching many singles. The bowling was frequently changed without effect, as the visitors were masters of the situation. Ponsford was particularly brilliant, executing shots with ease and precision and with perfect timing. Hendry's century camo from the last ball of the day.