FIFTH VICTORY TEST
ENGLAND'S UPPER HAND
(Rec. 12.30 p.m.) LONDON Aug. 21. In three hours' play on the second day of the final Victory Test, England definitely gained the upper hand. Australia, with three wickets down in the second innings, still need 33 runs to wipe off the first innings deficit. The Australian batting stars, Miller and Hassett, are yet to come, but even they are likely to find runs hard to get on the difficult wicket. Features of today's play were the grand bowling efforts by Cristofani for Australia and Phillipson for England. Cristofani captured five wickets for 55 runs in 22 o'-ers. His figures today being three wickets for 88. Phillipson took three for 13 in 12 overs, including six maidens. The start of play was delayed by rain until after lunch and rain stopped play at 5.30 p.m. The scores are: England —First innings: 243 (Edrich 23, Washbrook 38. Bowling: Miller, 1 for 20; Williams, 1 for 40; Pepper, 2 for 74. Pettiford, 1 for 22; Cristofani, 5 for 55). Australia.—First innings : 173. Second innings: 37 for 3 wickets (Phillipson 3 for 13;.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 225, 22 August 1945, Page 5
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