ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9736, 5 February 1895, Page 5

ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA

THE FOURTH TEST MATCH.

THE ENGLISHMEN AT THE WICKETS.

UNFAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.

DECISIVE VICTORY FOR AUSTRALIA. Press Association.—Klectric Telegraph.— SrDNET, Februarys Thibx was a very large attendance at the cricket match to-day, all parts of the ground being packed. The weather was fine with a bright sun. The wicket was baked, bit thoroughly sodden from last night's rain and the previous day's, which rendered it all in favour of the bowlers, who made the most of their advantages. The wicket quickly commenced to cut up, and the batsmen were kept busy picking off the pieces knocked out by the ball. ' The condition may be judged by the fact that Stoddart prophesied the match would be over to-day. Lockwood was unable to play, owing to getting a piece of glass in his hand, whioh the doctor removed. ,The Englishmen, therefore, batted one man short. Small scorings was generally expected, but the collapse of the Englishmen caused quite a surprise. H. Trott began the play to-day, opening to Brigga, and the first over was responsible for a single and three byes. Turner started from the other end, and his second bill should have dismissed Briggs, Moses dropping an easy catch. The ball was cutting up badly, and the batsmen were fully occupied picking up the pieces of torn turf. By singles the score was raised to 20, when Ward was caught by Turner off his own bowling. Stoddart came to the assistance of Briggs, who broke his record of singles by driving Turner for a couple, but that was his last chance, as Trott scattered his timbers in his next over. Brown followed, but soon lost his captain, who was neatly stumped by Jarvis off Trott. Brock well should have fallen an early victim through a chance in the slips, but the let off was of little consequence, as shortly afterwards Darling retrieved his mistake by accepting an easy catch. With the arrival of Ford, and the score at 40, Giffen went on. H. Trott marked his retirement to the field by catching the new arrival off Giffeu beiore he had broken his duck's egg Brown, who had been playing carefully, welcomed Peel by opening out, and took advantage of the held being clustered around the wicket to make several nice strokes to the outfield, getting Turner away in one over for two und three. Off Giffen's next over six byes were run, and here Brown, whose total was 17, gave Giffen a possible chance off his own bowling He just touched the ball as it shot over his head. Peel was apparently not at home with the bowling, and after blocking a tew balls stepped out, with the result that Jam's whipped off his bails, and the Yorkshire professional retired without scoring. Brown and Philiipson were associated until the luncheon adjournment, when the board showed seven wickets for 59, Brown being top scorer with 20. On resuming Phillipson raised a cheer by lifting Giffen's first to the fence for 4, this being the first boundary hit for the day. Two balls later, however, he got his quietus. Graham accepting a chance in the slips. Richardson opened with a couple, the four being saved by the smart fielding of Gregory. The new arrival hud then to face Giffeu, who made a catch off his own bowling. Lockwood being unable to bat owing to the injury to his hand, the innings closed for the small score of 65. Brown was not out with 20.

Considering the bad state of the wicket, Brown's display was most meritorious, and the fielding was exceptionally good. The Englishmen had to follow on, and after the wicket was rolled the Australians again took the field. Ward and Brown were entrusted with the defence. Giffen opened to Brown, and showed his delight when he clean bowled the dangerous batsman before a run was scored. Stoddart was the next, and Ward from a forward drive off Turner narrowly escaped losing his wicket, as Iredale, after a long run just missed a catch. Three runs were added off Giffeu's next over, and Moses missed a possible catch from Stoddart. With the total at five the English captain opened his shoulders to Turner and the ball landed in Iredale's hands at long-on. Two of the best batsmen were therefore out for nothing. Further disaster was, however, to follow, as MacLarcn, who followed, was caught by Bruce off Giffen. The board showed the remarkable record of three consecutive ducks, while Ward had failed to add to his score of five. Brockwell came only to lose Ward, who was caught in the slips by Darling after a single being added. Twelve was on the board as Peel stepped out from the pavilion. I It was not the Yorkshireman's day out, as he was again dismissed by Jarvis with the dieaded duck opposite his name, thus completing a pair of spectacles. Five for fourteen. Matters somewhat improved when Brockweli aud Ford became associated, the former being especially lively, and drove Giffen twice for four in one over. Ford, too, got on to Turner, and sent him up to the fence, but the fielding was excellent, and anything like a chance was eagerly snapped up. After a lively innings for 17 Brockweli s career was ended by his dropping one from Turner into Iredale's hands. Six for 29. Briggs helped Ford to raise the total to 47, when he too was bagged by Bruce. Five more were added, and then Ford retired, having been caught by Darling off Giffen. Phillipson and Richardson made a lively game, but eventually Phillipson was caught by Turner off his own bowling, and the second innings closed for 72. The Australians winning by an innings and 147 runs. Stoddart attributes the collapse of his team to the wicket, which he describes as not only the worst he ever saw, but miles below anything they ought to have been called upon to play ou. The following are the scores : —

Australia—First innings, 284. Englishmen— innings. McLaren, st, Jarris, b H. Trott 1 Ward, c and b Turner ... 7 Briggs, b H. Trott 11 Stoiidart st Jarvis b H. Trott 7 Brockwell c Darling b Turner ... ... 1 Brown, not out 20 Ford c H. Trott b Giffen 0 Peel, st Jarvis b Turner 0 Phillipson, c Graham b Giffen ... ... 4 Richardson, c and b Giffen 2 Lock wood did not bat Extras ... 12 Total 65 Bowling.— H. Trott, 3 wickets for 21 ; Turner, 3 for 18 ; Gifien, 3 for 14. Englishmen.— Second Innings. Ward, c Darling b Giffen 6 Brown, b Giffen 0 Stoddart, c Iredale b Turner ... ... 0 MacLaren, c Bruce b Giffen ... «, 0 Peel, st Jarvia b Turner , ... 0 B> ockwell, c Bruce b Giffen 6 Ford, c Darling b Giffen 11 Pbillipson, c and b Turner 9 Richardson, not out ... ... 10 Lockwood did not bat Extras ... ... 13 Total... ... ... ... ... ... 72 Bowling.— 5 wickets for 26 ; Turner, 4 for 33. ■ - HOW THE RECORD STANDS. The following are the results of the test matches up to date :— Date. Whore Played. Winner. " 1877 Melbourne A., 45 r. Melbourne K, 4 w. 1879 Melbourne ........ A., 10 W. 1880 Oral B., 6 W. ,1881-82 Melbourne ...Drawn Sydney ............ A, 5 w. Sydney A.,6 w. Melbourne ....... Drawn Oval ........ :.... A.,7r. 1882-83 Melbourne A., 6 w. Melbourne ......... B., in. and 27 r. Sydney E., 69 r. Sydney A., i w. 1884 Manchester Drawn Lord's ..;..;.;.. E., in. and6t ' ' Oval Drawn ,(., ■ : J Adelaide .......... E.,8 , 1885 Melbourne B., 10 w. Sydney A., Or. Sydney A., 8 w. Melbourne K. in. and 98 r. 1223 Manchester E, 4 w. Lord's E., in. and 106 r. Oral , li., In. and 217 r. 1837 Sydney E., 13 r, Sydney E., 71 1888 Sydney. E.,128r Lord's A., 01 r. Oval K., in. and 137 Manchester! ; E., in, and 21r. 1890 Lord's E., 7 w. Oral . ......... K., 2 W. 1392 Melbourne......... A., Mr." . Sydney A., 72 r. Adelaide 15., in. and 280 r. 1893 Lord's »'"™ .... Oral ... E., in. and 43 r Manchester ........ Drawn 1894-95 Sydney E., 10 r. Melbourne E., 94 r. Adelaide .......... A., 382 r. v. . 'Sydney ............ A'., in. and 147 r. Summary: played, 42; Englishmen, 22 wins; Australians, 1* wins; drawn,0. • * -