breaking into the wicket, but in going away from it. In England they have given up trying to bowl for wickets, and bo they go in for this, style, all the fieldsmen but one — a short mid-on — being placed on the off side, and the batsman allowed to fatigue himself endeavouring to get the ball through with the chance of givirig a catch sooner or later. It was quite amußing to see how often the batsman let apparently tempting balls go by without attempting to hit, simply because they were frightened of the field. (By Cable ) Sydnby, January 26th, There were 12,000 spectators at the match to-day. The first inning of New South Wales closed for 240. Murdoch made 70, Thompson 50, and Masste 30. The Englishmen have in their second innings reached 29 without losing of a wicket, Abtolom having scored 17 and Ulyett 7 when the stumps were drawn. [The first innings of the Englishmen, it will be re membered, closed for 248.] Sydney, January 27th. There were 15,000 persons on the ground to day. The scores now stand : — ENGLISH TEAM. First innings .. .. .. 248 Second „ .. .. ..217 Total .. ' .. .. 466. HEW SOUTH WALES. first innings .. .. .. 240 In their second innings the Colonial players have two wickets down for 83. Charles Ban nerman has been disabled while fielding a hard hit at mid-wicket. His hand was split between the first and second fingers. A. Bannerman scored 15, and Thompson 9. Murdoch and Massie, not out, are playing steadily. The match will be continued to-morrow. January 28th. NEW SOUTH WALES. First innings .. .. ..240 Second „ (for five wickets) .. 226 Total .. .. .. 466 The Welshmen woa by five wickets and one run. Massie, not out, 78 ; C Bannerman, ditto, 60. (Special to Press Association.) New South Wales won, with five wickets to spare. C. Bannerman made 61 and Massie 83, not out.
