PLUNKET SHIELD

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22790, 27 January 1936, Page 4

PLUNKET SHIELD

DAY OF SMALL SCORING POSITION FAVOURS WELLINGTON PARSLOE’S EFFECTIVE BOWLING Wickets fell quickly when the Plunket Shield match between Otago and Wellington was continued at Carishrook on Saturday. The state of the wicket and the weather were both favourable to bright cricket, but the bowlers were on top almost throughout the day. On the first day Wellington had made 319 and Otago had lost only four wickets for 162. On the resumption on Saturday, however, the Otago side collapsed, and was all out for 188. Beginning with a comfortable lead, Wellington made a bad start in its second innings, and could score only 108, When Otago began its second venture wickets still went cheaply, but the position improved, and, at the drawing of stumps, five were down for 158, leaving Otago in the position of requiring 142 runs for a win when the game'is .continued to-day, The attendance was not as large as might have been expected, the sum of £9O being taken at the gates. The players, out of respect to the late King, wore black arm bands. OTAGO'S INNINGS RESUMED Kerr (25) and Cavanagh resumed for Otago, 'which had an early loss, Parsloe, in his second over, sending down a ball which came back sharply from the off and took Kerr’s middle stump. 165 — 6—27. Smith, the left-hander, joined Cavanagh, but went lbw to Parsloe before he had scored, 167 —B—o. Uttley survived only one .ball andthen snicked Parsloe to O’Brien at third slip. 167—7—0. Mills partnered his captain, and, after 170 had been reached, Griffiths relieved Aehenden. Parsloe was still bowling well, but Cavanagh made the mistake of feeling at a ball a yard on the off, and Griffiths, at fourth slip, took a fine catch. 182—8 —13. Dunning Joined Mills, who got a four when Ell allowed the ball to go through his hands. When Dunning square cut Parsloe, Mills ran up the wicket in the expectation of a run. Ward, however, fielded brilliantly and sent a hot return to Parsloe, who had the bails off before Mills could get back. 188 —9—12. Dickinson tried to turn the next ball from Griffith to leg, but missed. It went straight through and Dickinson was out Ibw. 188—10—0. WELLINGTON'S SECOND VENTURE Dickinson bowled an erratic first over at the start of Wellington’s second innings, Badcock being given the ball at the other end. In the fast bowler’s second over Parsloe narrowly missed playing a ball on to his wicket, the batsman’s attitude expressing his acknowledgment of his fortunate escape. The score had just reached double figures •when Parsloe skied a ball from Badcock, and Dunning, coming in to close midoff. held the catch. 12—1—8. Ell; the incomer, started well, but had / had a very short stay when he turned the fifth ball.of an over from Dickinson to Dunning, close in at forward leg, and the catch was held. 19 —2—5. O’Brien filled the vacancy, and, with the first ball of his next over, Dickin-. son had the new batsman, dismissed with a fine catch behind the wickets by Mills. 19—3—0. A shout of delight went up from the crowd when Dickinson clean bowled Ward with the next ball. He had taken three wickets with four deliveries. 19— 4—o. '

Lamason partnered Moloney, and each batsman got a single- off the remainder of the over. ' Badcock’s next over yielded 1 two to Lamason, who was beaten by the first ball of Dickinson’s next over, his stumps being missed by . the narrowest of margins. Lamason square cut the fast bowler to the r pickets, and then got another four by sending the ball through the slips, just but of Cavanagh’s reach. Before the over had been concluded the number of .slips had been increased to. six. JMoloney collected nine, runs off Dickinson’s next over, and at 45 Babcock was relieved by Smith. The new bowler’s first over yielded only a single to Moloney, who brought 50 up in 51 minutes.. When the adjournment was taken Moloney’s score was 22 and Lamason’s 14. I Smith continued the bowling on the resumption, six runs coming off the over. ‘ Moloney was lucky .to snick Dickinson through the slips in the next over, Smith hurting his hand in trying to stop the ball, and being shifted to forward leg. In Smith’s next over, however, a separation was effected, Lamason being given out Ibw under the new rule. CO—s—l9. Blandford, the next man in, swung Smith ,to the leg fence, and mis-fielding by Knight in the slips gave him another four. Then Moloney skied a ball from Dickinson, and Mills ran across to the leg side to take the catch. 86—6 —33. When Gallichan joined Blandford Bad cock replaced Smith. Each batsman collected a four, and then Gallichan survived an Ibw appeal from Dickinson, the umpire ruling that the ball had been hit. One run was required for the century when Dickinson was spelled, Dunning taking up the bowling in his stead. The hundred was reached in 98 minutes. Blandford was now going well and he swung Badcock round for another beauti ful four, repeating the shot twice against Dunning. At 128 Dickinson was brought on again and Gallichan snicked Ms second ball to third man, where Saxton brought off a brilliant catch almost on the ground. 128—7—18. Wilson was the next batsman, Dunning relieving Badcock at the pavilion end. Wilson had reached 5 when he •lifted Dickinson to extra cover, where Saxton missed an easy chance. In the next over, however, Blandford was given out Ibw When he failed in an attempt to ewing Dunning to leg. 144 —B—4B. After Griffiths had filled the vacancy Wilson sent Dickinson through the covers to bring 150 up in 140 minutes. When Griffiths at 9 swung at Dunning, Uttley at long on got a hand to the ball but could not make it a catch. With one more to his credit Griffiths snicked Dunning over Elmes’s head. Then Wilson swung at Badcock, who had replaced Dickinson, and was clean bowled. 168 —9—lß. Immediately afterwards Griffiths went for a big hit off Dunning, and Uttley at long on took a beautifully judged catch to end the innings. 108 —10 —15. OTAGO’S EARLY LOSSES A single to Saxton and four through the covers to Knight came off Parsloe’s first over at the start of Otago’s second innings. Wilson was given the ball at the other end and bowled well, making an occasional ball get up. Runs came at a steady rate. With his score at 10, Knight cut Parsloe hard to third man. Griffiths made a gallant attempt to take the catch but lost the ball in falling. Then Knight snicked another one through the slips for four. In Parsloe’s next over, however, Knight again snicked one to the slips, this time giving O’Brien an easy catch. 37 —1 —24. Kerr survived one ball and was then beaten by a beautiful delivery from Parsloe that came back from the off and took the leg bail. 372 —0.

Badcock, the incomer, snicked the next ball just out of Gallichan’s reach, and two balls later another beautiful delivery from Parsloe scattered Saxton’s stumps. 40 —3 —7. Parsloe had taken three wickets in the over. EJraes joined Badcock, who twice failed to swing Wilson round, but offdrove him beautifully to the fence. The score reached 50 in 40 minutes. Then Badcock:tried a big hit off Wilson and gave Lamason a catch near the leg boundary.' 50 —4 —9. Cavanagh was the next batsman, playing Parsloe carefully. Wilson was relieved after eight "overs by Griffiths, whom Elraes seemed to appreciate. The score had reached 00 when Parsloe was relieved by Ashenden. Lamason coming on at the other end. Cavanagh stepped out to the latter and lifted him just short of the fence for four. By sound batting the score was taken to 93, and then Parsloe was brought on again, Galliehan being given a turn at the pavilion end. A'slow period followed before 100 was reached in 97 .minutes. Parsloe brought about his fourth separation, however, when Elmes snicked a ball which rose on the off, and Blandford held a easy catch. 107 —5—20. Smith had a 'narrow escape from being run out off a no-ball, and shaped dangerously facing Parsloe, whom he eventually drove strongly for three, Cavanagh getting a four through the covers in the same over. Then Smith swung into Gallichan and uiftfed him for six and drove him for four. Griffiths and Lamason then took up the attack, Cavanagh reaching 50 in 78 minutes with a 'single off the latter. The total reached 150 in 132 minutes, and stumps were drawn with the score at 158. Scores: — WELLINGTON First innings 319 SECOND INNINGS. D. A. R. Moloney, c Mills, b Dickinson 33 C. Parsloe, c Dunning, b Badcock .. '8 J. Ell, c Dunning, b Dickinson .. 5 M. A. O’Brien, c Mills, b Dickinson 0 S. Ward, b Dickinson 0 J. R. Lamason, Ibw (new rule), b Smith . 19 J. A. Blandford, Ibw, b Dunning .. 48 N. H. Gallichari, c Saxton, b Dickinson 13 S. Wilson, b Badcock 13 B. Griffiths, c Uttley, b Dunning .. 15 J. Ashenden, not out .. 0 1 Leg byes 2 No ball 1 Total 168 Fall of Wickets.—One for 12, two for 19, three for 19, four for 19, five for 00, six for 86, seven for 123, eight for 144, nine for 108, 10 for 108.

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Fall of wickets. —One for 37, two for 37, three for 40, four for 50, five for 107. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

NOTES ON THE PLAY HONOURS WITH THE BOWLERS Saturday’s eventful cricket provided a marked’ contrast with the opening day’s play. Whereas on Friday the batsmen' held the upper hand and scored in venturesome style, they were compelled on Saturday to fight for runs, and the bowlers, encouraged by success, made a much better showing. The starting point of Otago’s first innings collapse was a beautiful ball from Parsloe that gave Kerr no chance, and the last six wickets added only 20 runs. While Parsloe was bowling much better than on the first day, the batsmen played into his hands, and the wickets of Cavanagh, Smith and Uttley were all given to him through faulty cricket. At one stage of the morning Parsloe had bowled four overs, for three maidens, three runs and three wickets, and his final figures for the morning’s play were four for seven off ten overs. He threw all his energy into his task and bowled accurately and with increased pace, bringing the ball back from the- off in disconcerting fashion. The visitors were all on their toes, ( and Parsloe’s deadly attack, combined ' with good support in the field, brought Otago’s innings to an inglorious conclusion.

Wellington was in the fortunate position of having a lead of 131 runs when its second innings began. Parsloe, however, did not impress as a batsman, and went cheaply, and when Dickinson, also showing considerably improved form, took three quick wickets, disposing of Ell, O’Brien and Ward with the fifth ball of an over and the first two balls of the next, Wellington had lost most of the advantage which it had gained. At this stage Wellington had four wickets down for 19 runs, and 10 wickets had fallen during the morning for only 45 runs. A valuable stand by Moloney and Lamason prevented further loss before lunch, but not long after the resumption Lamason went Ibw under the new rule and Moloney followed when the score was 8(5, after making 33 in 75 minutes. When he went Blandford continued the fight, and, while he received useful assistance from Gallichan and Wilson, played a fine innings. He connected cleanly and powerfully on the leg side and 'when he went he had 43 to his credit, including eight fours.. Not long was required for the dismissal of the remainder of the side.

Dickinson, who always appeared the most likely wicket taker, put more effort into his bowling than in the opening day, and, although he was not always accurate, not one of the batsmen faced him with complete confidence. Badcock again bowled well, but while Dunning took two wickets, he did not strike the form that he showed on the first day. Otago'*® fielding improved, Uttlcy’s fine work on the boundary being frequently applauded. Otago faced the task of making 300 runs for a win when its second innings was opened. If night and Saxton showed form which promised another good start, but Parsloe was again bowling well, and Knight gave a catch in the slips when he had made 24. Kerr, who followed, had the misfortune to get another ex-

eeplional ball from the fast bowler, and went without scoring, and then Parsloe sent down yet another ball which whipped back and gave Saxton no chance. Otago’s position was bad enough with three down for 40, but Badcock adopted reckless methods, and, at a time when steady cricket was required to save Otago from another rout, he stepped into a trap that had been laid for him and was caught on the boundary. Cavanagh and Elmea then settled down to make a stern fight, and they succeeded in carrying the total to 107 before Elmes, who had failed to strike his best form, became Parsloe’s fourth victim, giving a catch behind the wickets. Smith, after some uncertainty at the start, played himself in, and in the closing stages of the play he and Cavanagh had the measure of the bowling and were scoring at a lively rate. Cavanagh, in making his 52, admirably played a.captain’s part and left his side still with a fighting chance. Parsloe again stood head and shoulders above the other Wellington bowlers and worked untiringly to place his side in a favourable position. Of the five other bowlers who were used Wilson, who was not tried in the first innings, was easily the best and demanded respectful treatment from the batsmen. Again the bowlers received excellent support from the field. '

it is worthy of note that Dickinson’s “duck” in Otago’s first innings was the first he has made in Plunket Shield cricket, in which he has been playing since 1922. AUCKLAND TEAM ANNOUNCED (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, January 26. The Auckland team for the Plunket Shield match against Wellington at Wellington on February 7,8, 10 and 11 is as follows: —A. J. Postlcs (captain), J. E. Mills, L. F. Townsend, P. E. Whitelaw, M. W. Wallace, J. Cowie, A. M. Matheson, D. R. Garrard, H. T. Pearson, G. Hook, D. B. Edmonds. H. G. Vivian and G. L. Weir were not available.

M.C.C. v. WANGANUI WIN FOR THE VISITORS MARGIN OF 195 RUNS (Per United Press Association) WANGANUI, January 28. The cricket match between the touring Marylebone Cricket Club team and Wanganui was concluded at Cook’s Gardens on Saturday, the visitors winning by a margin of 195 runs. . Wanganui opened its second innings stubbornly and with one wicket down for 33 runs the team looked like playing out time. However, the next five wickets were taken cheaply for 15 runs and the innings closed at 5.32 with only 75 runs on the telegraph. The wicket was in good order throughout the match and the outfield was fast. When play was commenced in the morning the M.C.C. had 202 runs for two wickets declared, and Wanganui had

compiled 74 runs In the first innings for the loss of eight wickets. Sewell and Oliver continued Wanganui’s innings, the former making a good showing with 33 to his credit before being stumped. The total for the innings was 130. The M.C.O. commenced their second innings at 12.16 p.m. with a lead of 72 runs, Griffiths and Powell, usually the tail-endcrs, opening. The former’s wicket went for 21 runs after 15 minutes’ play. At the luncheon adjournment the M.C.C had three wickets down for 60 runs. They then lost three wickets cheaply, Lyttelton being caught behind the wickets by Wilson after making four runs and Langridge being stumped bv Wilson off Warnes before he had opened his score. There were then 74 runs on the board. Mitchell-Innes joined Hardstaff and immediately settled down to score, but he fell to Warnes after scoring 10. At this stage the M.C.C. had lost seyen wickets for 106, but the Barber-Hardstaffi partnership _ then yielded 52 runs and finally the innings was declared closed at 3.25 p.m. with 198 runs for eight wickets.

Wanganui proved unequal to the task of making 271 runs for a win or playing out time.

OTAGO FIRST INNINGS. C. Saxton, st Blandford, b Griffiths A. R. Knight, c Blandford, b Lamason • F. Kerr, b Parsloe C. S. Elmes, b Griffiths F. T. Badcock, c Lamason, b Ashen37 68 27 0 25 V. G. Cavanagh, c Griffiths b Parsloe 13 L. Smith, Ibw, b Parsloe , 0 K. Uttley, c O’Brien, b Parsloe .. 0 G. Mills, run out • •• •• 12 J. A. Dunning, not out 1 G. R. Dickinson, Ibw, b Griffiths .. 0 Byes J. . 1 2 Leg byes • • • . • 3 Total .. .. 188 Fall of Wickets.—-One for 100, two for 121, three for 121, four for 152, live for 165, six for 167, seven for 167, eight for 182, nine for 188, ten for 188. BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. R. W. C. Parsloe .... 20 7 37 4 J. Ashenden .. 15 2 53 1 B. Griffiths .. .. 13.1 — 75 3 N. H. Galliehan 5 111J. R. Lamason .. 2 — 7 1 SECOND INNINGS. C. Saxton, b Parsloe . 7 A. R. Knight, c O’Brien, b Parsloe 24 F. Kerr, b Parsloe F. T. Badcock, c Lamason, b Wilson C. S. Elmes, c Blandford, b Parsloe 0 9 26 V. G. Cavanagh, not out 52 L. Smith, not out 22 Byes 14 Leg byes 3 No-ball 1 Total for five wickets .. .. 158

0. M. R. W c. Parsloe .. 17 5 43 4 s. Wilson .. .. 8 1 24 1 B. Griffiths .. .. 4 — 15 — J. Ashenden 3 — 9 — J. R. Lamason .. 4 — 22 — N. H. Gallichan 7 I 27 —

BOWLING ANALYSIS. ‘ 0. M. R. W. G. H. Dickinson 21 I 78 5 F. T. Baclcoek .. 10 S 34 2 L. Smith .. 5 1 18 i J. A. Dunning . . 10.1 — 34 2 Dickinson bowled one no-ball.