Cricket.

Southland Times, Issue 4860, 11 February 1884, Page 2

Cricket.

» I.C.C. SENIORS v. JUNIOBS. A return matoh between the members of the I.G.C. over 25 yeara of age and those under that age was played on Saturday afternoon; and resulted in a victory for the Juniors by 33 runs. On all previous occasions on which such a match has been played victory has been obtained by the older players, and usually with comparative ease. The different result this +ime is attributable partly ;to the excellent bowling of O'Donnell and Kingsland, and partly to tbe absencfi of several prominent members of the Senior team, only seven appearing to do battle. Four men were, secured, however, to complete the eleven, and the game proceeded ; Nam captaining the Seniors, and O'Donnell their opponents. The choice of innings fell -to Nash, who elejted to send his men to the wickets. None of ttem made a stand except Howorth, who scored 13 in good style. It was a bowler's wicket, ithe pitch proving treacherous to a very unusual extent. Kingsland got three wickets for 12 runs, and O'Donnell six for 16, the latter displaying excellent judgment io his delivery. Martin and Mehaffey commenced the bowling for the Seniors, and weie noticeably successful in striking the batsmen. The ball bumped so much that it was no pleasant task to stand before the wicket. It became quite a common thing for the batsmen to get a blow on the head leg, or body, and one of the Juniors, Hamilton, had to retire owing to a very severe bruise on his eyeb;ow. The only player who reached double figures was Kingsland, who compiled 18, the score comprising one hit for six, and two' for four. Tarlton played well for nine, and A. Morgan for seven and six respectively. In bowling, Martin got three wbkets for 25 runs ; Browning two for three, and Howorth one for six. The fieldiDg of tha Juniors was good, but that of the Seniors rather poor, no less than thirteen extras being obtained. Special mention must be made of Buchanan, who effected an excellent catch in the longSeld, and was very quick in handling and returning the ball. Nash al the wickets was hardly so good as usual, but it. must be noted that the bowling was very swift and somewhat erratic. Of the juniors, Tarlton, Kingsland and O'Donnell deserve mention for their smartness. Galbraith as short-stop was the right man in the right place. Before such another match is played the seniors of the club will do well to indulge in a little practice ; and meanwhile the juniors, in the elation which their victory has produced, may remember with advantage that Dame Fortune will not always be so kind to them as on last Saturday affceraQQQ,