NEW SOUTH WALES V. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3008, 21 December 1896, Page 3

NEW SOUTH WALES V. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

fly Tdegrafih.—l’rp.ri A.»ocMion.-Copyrighl. Received December 20, 0 p.m. A DKLAfor:, December l». The cricket match New South Walas v South Australia began to-day. The visitor-* in the fust innings scored 162—Kelly, 50 ; Donnan,3s; Mackenzie, 4* ; Garrett, 13, being chief scorers. Jones took five wickots for 40; Frans, four for 4C. The home team have lost one wierfet for 47, Darling and Lyons being both not out with 19 and 21 respectively. Tim weather was fine, and the wicket in good order. There was a attendance of the public. „ , ~ , Ircdalo was dismissed the first ball, and Gregory failed to score. Mackenzie and Donnan made a good stand, and livened up the game considerably. Kelly played fiat’.ent and correct cricket for his score. THE QUEENSLAND TEAM. In view of the early visit of the Bananalanders, the following description cf the team should prove of interest. . . W. Bradley—* A fine bat and a good wicketJones—Of Australian Eleven fame. The draw of the team. In excellent form at present. , , , , T. Byrnes—A fast left-hand bowler, can break from either aide. T _,,, . R. 'Wilson —Break bowler a la McKibbin. Showing good form with the bat, W. Lewis—The Percy McDonnell of the team. A good hitter and splendid field. S. H. DonaHOO, late of the Melbourne C.C.—One of tho prettiest b*ts in Australia, also a good hitter. W. Hoaiie.—A real good bat and a dangerous bowler on a bad wicket. W. McGlinchy.—Has visited Now Zealand before. A fine bat and a good tricky bowler. , , , , D. Miller.—Fast left-hand bowler. O. Cowley. —Visited New Zealand before. A good bat. , Dr R. Macdonald.—A good defensive bat a la A. Bannorman. O. Hitchcock.—One may safely say second to none in Australia as a wicket-keep. Will probably be captain.