CRICKET.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9305, 3 February 1892, Page 2

CRICKET.

« ENGLISH CRICKETERS TOUR IN AUSTRALIA. ENGLISH ELEVEN V. COMBINED AUSTRALIA. fPER PUBSS ASSOCIATION.] Sydkev, Febrnary 2. — Tho play in tho cricket match to-day was characterised by the groatcst excitement. Bannorman ana Bruco brought the score into tho third century before the partnership was dissolved. McLood, after batting, had to return to Melbourne, owing to family boroavemont, Moses, because of injury to his leg, was unable to bat at tho last moment, consequently the Austrlian toam played only ton men. The inuings closed for 391 runs, leaving tho Englishmen 230 to make to win. Bannerman, wlioro score amounted to 91, was nearly nine hours at tho wicketß. Bruce played a dashing innings for 72; McLeod mado 18; Turner (not out), 14; Callaway, 0; Blackhnm, 0. The Englishmen fielded splendidly. Lohnianri secured two wickots for 84, Brigga four for 69, Attowell one for 43, Sh&rpo one for 91, Pool one for 49; Grace and Stoddart also bowled, but without success. Heavy showers of rain fell at intervals during the afternoon, interfering with the game. When tho stumps were drawn for the day, Lord Sheffield's team had lost three wickets for 11 runs — Grace, 5; Bean, 4; Abel, 1; Stoddart (not out), 1.