THE FOURTH TEST MATCH.

Otago Witness, Issue 2524, 30 July 1902, Page 54

THE FOURTH TEST MATCH.

AN EXCITING FINISH. AUSTRALIA WON TSY 3 RUNS.

LONDON, July 24

The fourth test match was commenced to-day at Manchestei*. The weather was fine at starting, although it had rained during the night and early morning. The wicket was slow at first, but became easier as play progressed. Tate, of Sussex, replaced Hirst in the English Elev-en^, and Jones, Carter, and Howell Were omitted from the Australian team. Darling won the toss, and sent in Trumper and Duff. The bowling was entrusted to Rhodes and Jackson. Nine runs were scored off the first two overs. Ts"ithin 25 minutes the board ehowed 42 runs, as the result cf splendid hitting. Tate replaced Jackson at 49. Half a century was hoisted at the end of 27 minute*. The batting of both was excellent, Duff keeping a slight lead of Trumper. At 00, when their respective records were Duff 31, Trumper 29, Braund went on in place of Rhodes. Trumper completed his half-century in 52 minutes, and had scored 51 to Duff's 42 when the total was at 93. The century appeared within an hour's play. At 96 Tate made way for Rhode=, but the change was unavailing, both bowlers being freely punished. At 109 Jackson was again tried, the scores being : Trumper 66, Duff 52. At this point Braund made a great effort to. catch Duff in the slips, but the ball flew wide, and the fieldsman fell. Loekwood supplanted Braund at 129. Six runs later Duff was smartly caught by Lilley off Loekwood. The partnership had labted less than 80 minute-. Duff for his 54 played a capital inning=, which included four 4's. One for 135. Hill succeeded. The hundred aud fifty were obtained in 90 minutes. At 15b' Rhcdes went on vice Jackson. The score at the luncheon adjournment was 173, Trumper being 103 and Hill 14. Trumper compiled his century under 100 minute*-, and out of the 168 he hau compiled 100 — a record. He was greeted with great applause.

On resuming each batsman made a single off Rhodes's fir=t over, then Trumper's end came, he being caught by Lilley off Rhodes. His was a great innings, having lasted 110 minutes, unmarred by a single chau.ee. His score

included 14 4's, three 3's, and six 2'?. Two for 175. Noble filled the vacancy, and made a couple, while Hill added a single. Then the newcomer was caught by Rhodes off bis own bowling very low down. Rhode*- fell while making the catch, and Noble appealed^ but the decision was against him. 'ihree for 178. Hill had made 1(3 when Gregory joined him. With 3 to his credit Gregory was caught by Lilley on the off side off Rhodes. Four for 183. Rhodes had taken three wickets after luncheon. He delivered four overs for 0 run*. Darling came next, and play again became lively. The second century wa«. hci-ted in 150 minute 5 !. Then Darling made a drive out of the ground off Rnodes for 6. At 212 another change in bowling was tried, Loekwood retiring in favour of Tate. The score rapidly advanced to 238, Hill being 49 and Darling 22. Darling distinguished himself by two nioie big drives for 4 each off Rhode*;, the ball going over the ring. At this stage Jackton was put on in place of Rhodes. A half-century appeared opposite Hill's name when he had been 100 minutes at the wickets. He had given a very fine display, with only die bad stroke. At 250 Lcekwood replaced Tate, and the change proved effective, Hill placing an easy one from the new trundler into Rhodes's hands at mid-off. His Go included five 4's, three 3's, and six 2V Five for 256. Dc'riiiia, had made 24 when Hopkins came to his assistance. The newcomer immediately fell a victim to Loekwood. He hit the bAi up, and P.dairet, running in fioin shortleg, made a good catch. Six for 25<5. The-e two wickets were captured by Loekwood in his fii^t over after he resumed the attacu. Armstrong filled the vacancy, but, after making 5, retired clean bowled by Lcckwood. Seven for 288.

The attendance, which in the earlier part of the game was 1*2,000, increased to 17,000 in the afternoon.

Just before Annstrona/s wickt-t fell Rhodes resumed bowling. Darling hit a C and a 4 off his first over. Kelly partnered Darling when seven wickets were down for 288. With four more added Darling, in trying a big drive off Rhodes, skied the ball, Maclaren making a catch at mid-off. Darling had played a splendid game, and his 51 runs were made in 9G minutes, and included two sixes and five tourers. Eight for 292.

After" the tea adjournment Trumble accompanied Kelly to the wicket*, but he succumbed in his iir-t orer to an easy catch by Tate at midon, with the score unaltered. Saunders, the last man, was bowled by Loekwood when he had made 3. The innings, which realised 299, had lasted for 255 minutes. Loekwood took hi-j last five wickets at a cost of 8 ruu«.

When the English team went in to bat there wa< bright sunshine. The \\ lcket was drying fast, and soon became very difficult. Abel and Palairet were the first to represent the home team, with Saunders and Trumble bowling. With the score at 12 Abel was easily caucht by Armstrong in the slips off Saunders/s fourth over. One for i' 2. Tyldesley, who came next, added a single and then lost Palairet, who was finely caught by Noble low down at point. Two for 13. Maclaren filled the vacancy. The English captain's life was a short one, a^, with a single to his credit, he lo^t his wicket playing forward to Trumble. Three for 14. Ranjitsinhji partnered TyldoJey, and the two carried the score to 30, Tyldesley doing nearly all the run-gct-ing. Ranjitsinhji contributed 2 and was given out leg before wicket to Noble. Four for 30. Jackson succeeded, but Tyldesley went at 44, caught easily by Hopkins at third man off a very bad hit. Five for 44. Jackson and Braund played out time, the total being 70.

July 23. The match was resumed in glorious weather, the attendance again being very large. Tne not-outs, Jack-on° and Braund, continued the All England innings, and made a stand which went far to retrieve the failure of yesterday of so many of the team. Trumble and Noble commenced the attack. Fourteen runs were kuocked up off the firM: three overs, Jackson doing mo>t of the hitting, and brought his total to 27. At 8G Saunders relieved Noble. At 01 Trumble adopted the device of bowling round the wicket. Jackson did not appear very happy when facing Saunders, being three times beaten by the ball. The century appeared after 35 minutes' play. The bowling of both trundlers wa<= splendid, being most accurate. Jackson, when he had made 41, sent a return to Saunders, who, however, failed to hold it. At 11-1 Noble was again tried vice Saunders. The hitting became somewhat freer, 54 run-, being added in the first hour. Trumper went on for Trumble at 124. Fifty appeared oppo-ite Jackson's name at the end of 105 minutes. Hi.s playing was admirably steady against the fine bowling. Bruund's was als-o cf the most careful description. "With the board showing 131 the respecth c scores were : Jackson 54, Braund 31. The score was afterwards raised to 185 by freer cricket, Braund knocking 10 off one over; but it was his last effort. He paid for his temerity in jumping out to drive one from Noble by putting the ball into his wicket. He had made a fine defence during the 100 nuizutes he was at the

wickets, ins score of Go included nine 4's. Six for 185, of which Jackson had made 77. Lilley filled the vacancy. ■Tacksou had added a single before the luncheon adjournment.

On resuming Jackson and Lilley brought up the second century as the fruit of four hours' play. Three runs k>ter Noble bowled Lilley. Seven for 2Go. Lcckwocd, the next man, had 7 to his credit when he was run out. Eight for 214. Rhodes joined Jackson when the Litter's total was 88, and the new-corner totted up 5 while Jr.ck^ou completed his century amid the great applause from the crowd, now numbering 20,000. Rhodes got his qiyctus from Trumble, who made the catch off his own bowling. >me for 230. With Tate's arrival, Jack-on continued to force the pace. At 123 he was mi«sed by Gregory, but. five runs later his end came in a manner worthy of such a fine iimiug-. He drove Trnmble to the outfield, and Duff, running 15 yaids, splendidly caught it, taking, the ball while at full speed. It was ji great inning-, though unsteady immediately after lunch. It lasted nearly 2"0 minutes, and included sixteen 4.-, seven 3's, and five 2--. England's innings altogether occupied five hours. (Received July 2G, at 12.38 p.m.)

The Australians made a disastrous start in their second innings, Loekwood proving very destructive. Trumper and Duff were the first batsmen. Trumper started by giving Br&tind a chance m the slip«, wbK-h, however, was not taken. When he had made 4 he repeated the chance, and this time Braund snapped it up. One ior 7. Hill came and went, Loekwood knocking his otf stump clean out of the ground before he had started scoring. Two for 9. Darling joined Muff, who immediately played Lockwocd on, the third wicket falling for 10, amid the intense excitement of the spectators.

Darling had totted up 7 when he was badly missed by Tate at square-leg. After this both Darling and Gregory scored freely, till tne latter was got leg before. Four for 62. Noble joined his skipper, who did the scoring, but eventually lifted Rhodes to Palairet. He had bat tod 80 minutes, and gave a very fine exhibition. Five for 74. Hopkins came next, but only added a couple when he gave Tate an easy catch at mid-on. Six for 7G. Armstrong arrived to see Noble taken at the wickets off Loekwood by Lilley, standing back to it. Seven for 77. The Victorian scored 3 when Rhodes bowled him. Eight for 79. Kelly and Trumble took the total to 86, when stumps were drawn for the day. The wicket was a little worn. The attendance was very large.

July 2G. Australia won the fourth test match by 3 runs.

The match was resumed this morning in fine weather, but rain had fallen for several hours during the night, and the wicket was very soft. Kelly and Trumble continued their overnight mum;:-'. The latter, without addition to his score was got leg before to Tate. Nine for 85. Saunders was the last man. Kelly added a siugle, and then Saunders was caught by Tyldesley off Rhodes, the innings closing for BG.

Maclaren and Palairet were the first representatives for England in the second inning, 5 -. The bowling was very accurate, but, in spite of this, playing steadily, they put on runs, and at the luncheon adjournment the score stood no wickets for 3G runs, each batsman having scored 10. On resuming Palairet, having added a single, faced Saundpr?, who removed his off stump. One for 44. Tyldesley came next, and immediately got to work. He treated the spectators to a display of fine hitting while it lasted, one over yielding 9 runs. When he had scored 1G he gave an easy catch to Armstrong in the slips. Two for 68, towards which Maclaren had contributed 31. RanjitMiihji joined his captain, who, after adcung 4, placed an ea«y catch off Trumble into Duff's hands in the long field. He was an hour and a-quarter at the wickets. Three for 72. Abel came to Ranjitsinhji's assistance.

With the score at 70 rain stopped the play for a quarter of an hour. On resuming Ranjitsinhji totted up 4 and then retired leg before to Trumble. Four for 92. Abel meantime had been buf-v, aud had put together IG, including two fourers, in one over off Trumble. With Jackson's assistance he carried his score to 21, and then, hitting out at one from Trumble, was clean bowled. Five for 97. Braund filled the vacancy, but soon lost Jackson, Gregory making a good catch at mid-off from Saunders. Six for 107. Lilley partnered Braund only to see him stumped by Kelly— -.a beautiful bit of smart work. Seven for 109.

The excitement amongst the spectators had become very great, and was increased by Lockwood's arrival and departure, Trumble removing his leg stump without giving him a chance to score, the total remaining unchanged. Rhodes joined Lilley, who had 1 to his credit. He added 3 and then retired, splendidly caught by Hill at square-leg. Nine for 116.

At this stage play was interrupted by a shower, prolonging the interest, which had reached a veiy tense point. The weather having cleared the batsmen aaain took their place at the wickets.

Tate, the last man, put on 4, and then, amidst a scene of intense excitement, Saunders clean bowled him, landing a victory for Australia by the narrow margin of 3 runs. The following are the scores : — Australia. — First Innings. Trumper, c Lilley, b Rhodes . . 104 Duff, c Lilley, b Loekwood .. .. 54 Hill, c Rhodes, h Lockwcod .. .. 65 !Xoblc, c and b Rhodes .. .. '2 (.rrcgory, c LilW, b Rhcdts .... 3 Dar'ni?, c Maclnrcn, b Rhodes .. 51 Ho?ki\«, c Pahirot, b Loekwood., 0 Aims'-iorg, b Lockwcod .. ■■ 5 K.el'\. r.o: cut . .... 4 Trumble, c Tate, b Loekwood . . 0 h^ur.dors. b Loekwood 3 Ex-rPd 8 Total 299 Bow'irg Au&\\ si-.— Rhodes, four wicketa for 104 runs, Jackson, no wickets -for 58 runs; Tate, i.o wickets for 44 runs: Braund, no wickets Tor 37 xiins, Loekwood, six wickets for IS nr.is. Pecond Innings. Trumper, c Biaund, b Loekwood .. 4 Duff, b Lockwocd 3 Hill, b Loekwood .. ... O LVriiiv/, c Palairet. b Rhodes .. 37 Giv^oi.-. Ibw. b Tate . . .. 2-1 Nob c, c Lilley, b Loekv. ood .. 4 Hopkins, c Tate, b Loekwood .. 2 Armstrong, b Rhodes .. .. .. 3 K.eiiy. not out ........ 2 Trumble, \bw, b Tate 4 Sau; dtis, c Ty'.de-sley, b Rhcdes.. 0 ; Exti.ts 3 To l al 86 Bowling Ai.^ lysis.— Lockwcod, five wickets for 28 luns, Braund, no wickets for 22 runs, Rhodes, three wickets for 26 runs, Tate, two v.-.ckcts for 7 runs. England.— First Innings. Abfl. c Armstrong, b Saui.ders „ 6 Palairci, c Noble, b Saunders .. 6 Ty.dea'ey. c Hopkins b Saunders 22 Mac'areii, b Tramb'e .. .. 1 Ranjits'nhji, Ibw, b Titimb'o .. '3 Jack«o'i, c Duff, b Trun.ble .. 128 Biau d, b Xcb'e 65 Lilloy, b Noble 7 Lockwcod, run out .. .. 7 Rhodes, c ar.d-b Tnir.ible .. .. 5 Tat<\ not ovit 5 Extras 8 Total 262 Bowling Analyses. — Tmnible, four wickets for 75 runs , Sounders thiee wickets for 101 tuns; Noblt. two wickets for 47 runs; Trumper, no wickets for 6 runs; Armstrong, no wickets for 19 runs , Hopkins, r.o wickets for 3 runs. Second Inmrgs. Palanet, ~b Saunders .. .. 17 Maclaren, c Duff, b Trumble .. 35 Tyldesley, c Armstrong, b Sounders 16 Ranjitsinhji, Ibw, b Trumble .. 4 Abel, h Tiumble .. 21 Jscksort, c Gregory, b Saurders .. 7 Braund, st Kelly, b Trumbie .. 3 Lilley, c Hill, bTrumble .. .. 4 Loekwood, b Trumble 0 Rhodes, not out „ „ .. .. 4 Tate. b Saunders 4 Extras .. „ .. .. .. .. 5 Total 120 Bowling Analysis.— Tiun>ble, six wickets for 50 runs, XobJp, no wickets foi 10 runs, Sauuders, four wickets for 52 mns. RESULTS TEST MATCHES. ENGLISHMEN IN AUSTRALIA. 1677. Combined (Vn.tona aud New South Wales) won by 45 mns. England v o:i by four wickets. 1579. Australians (Gregory's team) won by 10 wicketa. 1682. Drawn. Australians won by five wickets. Australians (Murdoch's) defeated Shaw's team by six wickets Drawn. 188? Australians (iluidoch's) won by nine w.ckets. 188:5. England defeated Murdoch's second team by an innings and 27 run.". Englard beat Murdoch's team by 69 runs. Australians won by four wickets. 18S4. England beat Murdoch's team by eight wickets. 1885. England beat Australia by 10 wickets. Australians won by 6 inns. Australians won by eight wickets. England beat Australia by an innings and 98 runs. ISS6. England beat Scott's te-am by 57 runs. *1887. Drawn against Scott's team. England beat Scott's team by nine wickets. England beat Australia by 13 rues. England beat Austral'a by 71 run=. England beat Australia by an innings and 78 runs. *ISBR England beat Sixth Australian Eleven by 87 runs. England beat Sixth Australian Eleven by five wickets. England beat Sixth Australian Eleven by an innings and 42 runs. England beat Sixth Australian Eleven by 158 runs. 18S8. England beat Australia by 12S runs. 1892. Australia won by 54 runs. Australia won by 72 runs. England won by an innmgi and 230 runs. 1894England won by 10 rues. England won by 94 runs. 1895. Australia won by 382 run;. Australia won by an innings and 147 runs. England won by six wickets. 1897. England won by nine wickets. 1898. Australia won by an mnings and E5 rum. Australia, won by an innings and 13 runa. Australia won by eight wickets. Australia isoii by six wickets. 1901-1902. England won \>y an innings and 124 runt, Australia, won by 229 runs. Australia, won by four wickets. Australia won by seven wickets. Australia won by 32 runs. * In 1867 and 1888 two teams visited AusT * **" AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. Gregory's (first team) did not play any teat matches. 1880. England won by five wick'tj, - " 1832. AjstnUa tlqu hi 7 ruafc j

188?. DTawn. England won by an innings and 5 Ttrns. Drawn. ISB6. England won by four wickets. England won by an innings and 106 rnns England won by an innings and 217 runa. 1888. Australia won by 61 runs. England won by an innings and 137 rues England won by an innings and 21 runs. 1890. England won by seven wickets. England won by two wickets. 1593. Drawn. England won by an innings and 43 runs Drawn. 1896. Englarid wou by six wickets. Australia won by three wickets. Ecgiand won by 66 ium. lfcyy. Drawn. Australia won by 10 wickets and 3 runt Drawn. Drawn. Drawn. , 1902. First Test., al.a 1 . Bnnuugham. — Drawn. Second T=.3t, at Lords —Drawn. Third Test, at Sheffield.— Australia won by 143 runs. Fourth Test, at Manchester.— Australia won by 3 mr«. Of the 65 matches played, England has won 27, Australia 26, aiid i 2 have been left drawn.