CRICKET TEST

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22481, 27 July 1936, Page 9

CRICKET TEST

SECOND MATCH BEGUN

INDIANS' MODERATE SCORE BRILLIANCE OF DUCKWORTH HAMMOND SCORES A CENTURY By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received July 20, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. July '2f> The second cricket test match between India and England was commenced at Manchester to-day in threatening weather. India won the toss and decided to bat on a wicket which did not assist the bowlers. In making 40, Ramaswami gave a faultless exhibition of batting. Wazir Ali, who compiled 42 in 145 minutes, played defensive cricket. A brilliant exhibition of wicketkeeping was given for England by Duckworth, and it is considered that his display is certain to gain him a place in the team to visit Australia. Hammond gave a classic display of batting, making 118 not out. He was at the wickets for two hours, his score including 16 boundaries. Details of the scores are as follows: — INDIA —First Innings Mushts.q Ali, run out . . . . 13 Merchant, c Hammond, b Verity . . 33 Amar Singh, c Duckworth, b Worthington 27 C. E!. Navudu. lbw, b Allen . . . . 16 Wazir Ali, c Worthington, b Verity 42 Rannaswami, b Verity 40 J. Khan, c Duckworth, b Allen . . 2 C. S. Navudu, b Verity . . . . . . 10 Maharaja Vizianagram, b Robins . . 6 Mehcrhomji, not out •-. • • • • ® Nissar, c Hardstaff, b Robins . • 13 Extras • 1 Total • • 203 Bowling.—Allen took two wickets for 39, Gover none for 29, Hammond none for 34, Robins two for 34. Verity four for 41, Worthington one for 13. ENGLAND —First Innings Gimblott, b Nissar . . . . . . » • 9 Fagg, lbw, b Mushtaq Ali . . . - 39 Hammond, not out . . . . . • • • H° Worthington, not out 5 Extras . . . 2 Total for two wickets . . . . 17?