CRICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12366, 30 May 1902, Page 5

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND,

A DRAWN GAME,

Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. LONDON, May 28. (Received May 29, at 9.10 a.m.) The weather was warm and cloudy and the wicket fast to-day when the match between the Australians and M.C.C. and Ground was resumed. The attendance was only .moderate, . The overnight partnership was dissolved by Kelly catching timer at the wickets. Seven for 201. Storer succeeded, but quickly succumbed, Howell taking a nice catch wide out in the slips. Noble and Howell were bowling iu fine form. Twenty minutes' play had sufficed to dispose of two wickets. Eight for 207. Hearne joined Mitchell. Both batsmen adopted forcing tactics. Kuns came quickly, and at 258 a double chango of bowling was tried, Hopkins and Armstrong going on, 'but without effect. The score rapidly mounted, Mitchell showing splendid defence. With eight wickets down for 280 the innings was declared closed, Mitchell having 55 to his credit and Hearne 35.

(Received May 29, at 11.15 a.m.) Requiring 249 runs to win, Trumper and Duff opened the Australian innings. By good hitting the half-century was soon reached, and at 55 a change of bowling was tried, Hearne relieving Trott. Despite other changes, no separation was effected till the century was almost, in fight. Eventually Duff skied Cranfield, Trott taking a catch in the slips. The partnership lasted 55 minutes. One for 91. Hill followed, and when the score had reached 98 the rain commenced.

(Received May 29, at 4.47 p.m.) ' A half-hour was lost through the rain. Hill added 15 to his previous score, and was then clean bowled by Hearne. Two for 131. Gregory succeeded. Trumper played a magnificent innings, lasting an hour and three-quarters, until bowled by Trott. His score included 13 fourers. lhree for IGI. Darling commenced vigorously, and with Gregory playing slowly, played out time, the Australians having three wickets down for 217, The match was therefore drawn. Scores:— 11.C.C. and Ground. First innings 2^o Second Innings. Fry, c Armstrong, b Howell 21 Braui'd, lbw, b Armstrong .. "4 Palairet, b Jones 41 ltaiitsinhji, c Gregory, b Trumper 21! Trott, b Hopkins 4 Warner, c Kelly, b Noble .. ~ 50 CJrr.ce, li Trumper 23 Mitchell, not out .. .. „ 55 Storcr, c Howell, b Noble .. .. 4 Hearne, not out .. 33 Extras - 14 Eight wickets for .. .. ogo Bowling Analysis.—Noble, tivo wicked for 44; Howell, ono for 62; Jones, one lor 44' Truniper, two for 2,1; Armstrong, one for 52; Hopkins, one for 41. Australia. First innings ~271 Second Innings.. Duff,'o Troll, b Cranfield .. 37 Truniper, b Trott 8G Hill; b Hcerno 22 Gregory, not out 24 Darling, no; out 42 Extras .. e Three wickets for .. 217 • BESULTS OF THE TOTJK. May s.—Against London County, drawn. May B.—Beat Nolls by an innings and 4 runs. May 12.—Beat Surrey by an innings and 78 rime.

May 15.—Against' Ease* County, drawn. May 19. — Beat Leicestershire by seven wiclcela. May 20.—Beat Oxford University by an innings and 51 runs. May 2(3.—Against JI.C.C. and G round, drawn.