A DRAWN MATCH.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16800, 19 May 1926, Page 7

A DRAWN MATCH.

AUSTRALIANS V. M.C.C. VISITORS DECLARE AT 9 FOR 383. HOME TEAM LOSE FIVE FOR S 3. (Reuter.) (Received May 19, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, May IS. The cricket match, Australians v. M.G.C., ended in a draw. The attendance at the resumption to-day reached 5000. Ponsford showed a tendency to hit out. He was assisted by ihc slipperiness of Iho ball, which xvas handicapping the howlers. Richardson, when 5, made a streaky return, hut Haig was unable to get back owing to Hie slippery turf. Ponsford continued steadily, gathering in well-placed singles. He found a difficulty in getting through Hie held, though lie sometimes succeeded with pulls. Ho scored 3,2, and i off Haig in one over. Richardson made some big hits, especially off Astill. Resumption of play after lunch was delayed owing to rain. Ponsford at this stage was over anxious to reach the century, and made many risky strokes, tie was several times beaten by Hie ball, but was very lucky. Richardson played stylishly, and scored mainly with pretty leg strokes and forceful driving. The Victorian eventually reached his century, after a succession of singles, in 200 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Richardson sent his 50 up, and Collins declared the innings closed. Ponsford’s score inoludcd eight 4’s, and Richardson’s five. The partnership put on 119. The poor light affected them; nevertheless, their timing of strokes xvqs excellent, except during a risky period in the middle of Ponsford’s innings. Kennedy and Astill were always difficult to play, and both were unlucky in not gelling wickets. Haig and Stevens did not reach the previous day’s standard of bowling. A Sensational Opening. The M.C.C. made a sensational opening for their second innings. Gregory and Ryder bowled, and two wickets fell in the latter’s first over, the score then being 3 and Ryder’s average two for 0. Macßryan hit a long hop from Ryder and was magnificently caught by Wood full at deep square leg. Stevens fell a victim to - Gregory’s third ball. Hcndrcn played steadily, and took no chances, Gregory’s many enticing off hails being allowed to pass. Carr played a. doubtful opening, settled' down in orihodox style, and piled up the score quickly, sending both. Gregory and Mailcy to tho boundary. llendrcn went out to a very smart catch by ofdfield. Chapman played a bright game. He excelled in placing his shots. Ryder moved the whole field, except mid-on, to the off side, and Chapman then turned him neatly to leg. Carr was well held by Mailcy, who took a hot return high up with his left hand. He hit four 4’s. _ _ Chapman played stylishly, hitting all round. AUSTRALIA—First Innings. Oldfield, c Carr, b Ilaig - 21 Mailcy, c Franklin, b Haig . ...v -1 Bardsley, b Haig ** Collins, b Astill Macartney, st Franklin, b Haig .. 01 Woodfull, b Haig 0 Taylor, b Falcon 0 Ponsford, not out 110 Ryder, b Haig Gregory, c Kennedy, b Astill .. •«* 30 Richardson, not out 5^ Extras - Total for 9 wickets declared 383 Bowling analysis: Falcon took one wicket for 00; Stevens none for 75; Ilaig six for 102; Kennedy none Jjor 09; Astill two for 00. marylebonA First innings 199 Second Innings. Macßryan, c Woodfull, b Ryder 2 Stevens, b Ryder * llendrcn, c Oldfield, b Ryder . * 1^ Carr, c and b Mailcy - 34 Chapman, not out 24 Foster, b Ryder Astill, not out 1 Extras - - Total for 5 wickets v S 3 Bowling analysis: Gregory took no wickets for 29; Ryder four for 29; Mailey one for 23.