The Australian Eleven. London, September 27.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1288, 30 September 1880, Page 3

The Australian Eleven. London, September 27.

London*, September The cricket match, Australians v. the Players of England, commenced to-day on the Crystal Palace ground. There was a very large attendance of the public, and the weather was fine throughout the day. The Players went in first to the wickets, but were unable to make any stand ajrainst their opponents, who dispused of them for 90 runs. Palmer and Boyle bowled splendidly, the former taking five and the latter four wickets. The fielding also of the visitors was excellent and was much admired. The wicket was rather bumpy, and favoured the bowling. The Austra'ians went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day, had scored 71 runs for the loss of three wickets. Murdoch was caught and bowled for 36. Spofforth was again absent from the Australian team.

Sept. 28. The cricket match was resumed this morning at the Crystal Palace between the Australians and Players. The former scored 133 in their first innings; the Players are therefore 43 to the bad. In the Australians' innings McDonnell was caught after scoring 28. The Players have now gone in for their second innings.