Cricket 1885

84 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME, a p r i l s o , ms. sending in Garrett and Palmer, as it only wanted ten minutes to the time appointed for drawing the stumps. Ulyett started the bowling to Palmer, and the last ball of the first over (al'fast yorker) sent the latter’s leg stump flying. Trumble f illo ve.i, Peel bowling from the other end. Eleven runs had been made when “ Time!” wa3 called. S econd D ay , M o n d ay , M arch 16. The weather was again fine, but a strong wind blew straight down the wicket all day. This did not much matter at first, but when Ulyett and Barnes had completely tired themselves it became expensive work. Unfortunately, too, at that tun's Bonnor was in, and he bit the worn out bowling all over the field, on three occasions sending the ball out of the ground. Considering that Monday is regarded as an off day, the attendance was good, numbering 6 ,000. The cricket shown during the day fluctuated greatly. At one time it seemed a difficult matter to get a run, at another the score rose at the rate of 100 an hour. When seven Australian wickets had fallen for 134, it seemed highly probable that they would have to follow on. Then came a complete change, Bonnor and Jones putting on 154 before the eighth wicket fell, and changing the whole aspect of the game. The odds of 2 to 1 , which had been freely offered on the English representatives, now underwent a reversal, and that price was offered on Australia. Garrett,Bannerman,and Jones all played excellent cricket, although Bannerman was very lucky in being missed several times. Of the bowlers Ulyett did best, and he had very bad luck, several chances being missed from him. Punctually at twelve o’clock Trumble and Garrett took up their positions. Trumble faced Ulyett, who bowled against the wind, and placed him to leg for 3. This was. how­ ever, his last effort, as Poel bowled him off his legs. (Two for 15.) Then came the dashing M ’Donnell. A single to the off was his first contribution, but the bowling and fielding were so good just now th it even M’Donnell was held in check. A', length he cut Ulyett finely for 4, and soon after cut Peel for another 4, repeating the dose the next over. A single and snick for 3 followed from Ulyett, and then M ’Donnell was caught at extra cover-point from Ulyett, the Englishmen being delighted at having got rid of him so cheaply (three for 40. Bannerman fol'owed, and cut Ulyett for 4, soon after pulling Peel for 4. Attewell now relieved Peel, but Bannerman made 6 from his first over. Garrett, who had been very duiet so far, next hit Ulyett for 4. At 66 B ites relieved Ulyett, who, so far, had bowled wonderfully well. Singles brought up 70, and then Bannerman hit Bates to leg for 4. Bates could not act against the high wind, bowling three wides. At lunch time the score was 80. On resuming Ulyett again bowled against the wind. Slow play was the order for some time, till at last Bannerman drove Ulyett for 4. The determined stand made by the batsmen caused another change of bowling to take place, Barnes going on against the wind while Ulyett crossed over and bowled with it. 0 3 the latter’s second ball Scotton missed Bannerman at deep third man, but the catch was a difficult one. Ulyett, in the next over, fairly beat both batsmen, Hunter giving it up. Both balls, however, just missed the wicket, though the next over Barnes clean bowled Garrett for a very good innings of 32. Giffen, the South Australian, came next, but only made 1, when he was smartly caujht at slip from Barnes. Bannermin in the meantime made 6 from one over of Ulyett, Scotton having missed him at deep third man—another rather difficult chance. The Victorian favourite, Horan, followed, but after quickly rattling up 9 was beautifully caught at slip from Ulyett. (Six for 119,) Bonnor followed, and Scotton again missed Bannerman at third man—this time a very easy chance. Bannerman next drove Barnes for 4. Ulyett, who had bowled with dreadful luck, now gave way for Flowers, and from the latter’s second ball Bannerman was caught at point. (Seven for 134). His innings of 51 was a patient one, though marred by the chances given to Scotton. Jones came next. Bonnor was playing wretchedly, and one feeble stroke just went over point’s head. Twice Jones got hit severely on the finger, Bonner then fluked one through the slips for 4, in fact, it appeared he would be out almost every ball bowled. Slowly the score advanced to 150, with only one noteworthy hit, a snick by Bonnor from Barnes for 3. Bonnor had now recovered from his extreme nervousness, and hit Barnes to the pavilion for 4, also driving the next ball e'ean o . sr the chains for 5. This was loudly cheered, and gave Bonnor addi­ tional confidence. Peel now relieved Flowers, but Jones hit him to leg for 4, while Bonnor did the same the next over. The hopes of the Australian supporters were now fast reviving, and the appearance of 180 was cheered. Jones next cut Peel for 4, and Attewell was substituted for Barnes. Bonnor drove the latter for 4, great applause follow­ ing this hit, as it saved the Colonials from following on. Bonnor’s play was now quite a contrast to his opening form. Attewell was badly punished, so Ulyett tried again against the wind. He was dead beat, however, andBonnorafternarrowlyescspingfrom being bowled, punished him severely. The score increased at a tremendous rate, 6 , 8 , and 10 coming from almost every over. Three different times Bonnor lifted the ball clean amongst the spectators. Peel misjudged a bad hit of Bonnor’s when he had made 81. At 98 hewas,too,within an ace of being caught by Barnes at slip, but the ball went instead for 2 , and a great cheer announced that the giant had made bis century. The rapid scoring still continued. Bead next missed Bonnor at long-on, the score being then 260. Flowers relieved Ulyett, but it was of no avail. Barnes was now again tried, and from his first ball Bonnor was easily caught at third man. (Eight for 288.) He had made four 5’s and fourteen 4’s. The latter part of his innings was a series of brilliant hits. Blackham joined Jones, and hit Barnes for 2 and 4, both to leg. Jones also hit him to leg for 4,and 300 went up,amidst great cheering. Eight more runs were made when “ Time ” was called, Blackham being not out 11, and Jones not out 40, a fine defensive innings. T hird D ay , T uesday , M a rc h 17. Heavy rain fell from a little after midnight till nine a.m. The weather then cleared, but on reaching the ground it was evident the bowlers would have a rare turn. This proved to be the case, no less than fourteen wickets falling for 116 runs in three hours’ play. Indeedwhat looked the previous evening 1 kely to be a long four days’ match was finished off very abruptly. Spofforth and Palmer were unplayable, every ball breaking and kicking dreadfully, and although the hot sun and wind began to dry the ground fast, all the mischief was done before it began to improve. Had the rain held off I think the match would have ended in a grand struggle, as the Australians would have had to finish on worn-out wickets. At the same time I am convinced that they are superior to the English team all round, and I think they would win four matches out of six. Punctually at twelve o’clock Jones and Blackham took up their positions, Barnes delivering the first ball to Blackham, who played it to Flowers. Jones in starting for the run was sent back by Blackham, but he slipped, and was run out. Spofforth was last. He made a single, when he was finely caught by Bead at third man. the innings closing for 309. Ulyett and Shrewsbury again first represented England. Spofforth sent down a maiden to Ulyett, Shrewsbury getting a single from Palmer. A couple to Ulyett followed before theYorkshiremanwas caught at cover-point. Scotton came next, but after seeing Shrewsbury hit Palmer twice for 4 and 2 he was caught at mid-off. Barnes succeeded, but soon lost Shrewsbury, who was fin :ly caught at long-on by Bonnor. Bates made a single, when he was given out caught at the wicket--a bad decision. (Four for 20.) Read got a nasty knock from Palmer, and soon after was caught by Bannerman close in at short leg. Flowers with Barnes helped to swell the total to 42, although almost every ball was hit in the air, it being impossible to keep them down. Luncheon now took place. On resuming, Barnes made a brace of two’s. Then Flowers let out at Palmer, and was caught at third man. (Six for 46). Briggs followed, and Barnes cut Palmer for 4. When the score had reached 66 , Briggs, in attempting a fourth run for a bye, was run out. Attewell came next, and one of Spofforth’s went for three byes. Then Barnes was caught at short mid-on from a bumper, and Peel caught and bowled by the “ demon.” Hunter hit Spofforth to square-leg for 4, but soon after was clean bowled by Palmer, the innings closing for 77. This left the Australians 38 to win. Bannerman and M ’Donnell started the batting, Barnes and Peel bowling. When 3 runs only had been made, M’Donnell was caught at third man from a miss-hit. Horan took his place, and Bannerman cut Barnes twice for 4, though the next over that bowler had his revenge by clean bowling him. (Two for 16). Jones partnered Horan, the game being very slow for some time. Jones then hit Peel twice for 4 in one over, and the Yorkshireman in consequence gave way to Atewell. Singles followed, and with only six runs to win Flowers relieved Barnes. When only a couple were required Jones jumped in to Flo vers, and seat it straight to Ulyett at loag-on. The latter, though, could only ju3t reach the ball, and two runs resulted, so that Aus’ralia won by eight wickets. Score and bowlin' analysis :— E nglish T eam . First Innings. Second Innings. Ulyett, b Giffen...............10 c Garrett, b Palmer 2 Shrewsbury, b Giffen .. 40 c Bonn >r, b Spof- f i r t h ..................16 Scotton, o Blackham, b Giffen ..........................4 c Jones, b Spofforth 0 Barnes, b Giffen.. .. ..5 0 c Bannermau, b Sp ifforth .. .. 20 Bate*, c and b Jones ..6 1 c Blackham, b Palmer..................I Bead, b G iffe n ...................4 7 o Banaerman, b Spofforth .. ., 6 Flowers, b Giffen .. ..1 4 c Jones, b Palmer.. 7 Briggs, e Palmer, b Spcf- forth............................... 8 run o n t ....................5 Attewell, b G-iffen .. ., 1 n o t o u t ....................1 Hunter, b Spofforth .. ,. 18 bPal:ner....................4 Peel, not out ..............17 c and b Spofforth.. 0 K rtrs*.ft ^ ... .. 6 Extras .. .. 15 - Total ..................269 Total .. 77