CW 1905/06 (S14), Game 1: South Australia vs Victoria

South Australia 10/10 vs Victoria 11/11
Adelaide Oval
11th, 13th-16th November 1905

Lineups:
South Australia- CB Jennings, FT Hack, C Hill, JH Pellew, J Darling, N Claxton, JPF Travers, JC Reedman, LR Hill, PM Newland, PH Coombe

Victoria- AH Christian, TS Warne, PA McAlister, VS Ranford, WW Armstrong, JF Horan, WM McPetrie, EV Carroll, W Carkeek, FB Collins, JV Saunders

First Innings
South Australia elected to bat first, anticipating that the wicket would degrade in the coming days.. The Victorian bowlers got the most out of a slightly tricky pitch, but a decent partnership (92) between J Darling and JC Reedman gave the hosts something bright to take out of the first day's action.

SA 222
J Darling 80
AH Christian 3-45; JV Saunders 3-54; WW Armstrong 3-56

Things looked good for Victoria at 206-5, but an almighty collapse saw them leave the crease without another run scored. JPF Travers took a hat-trick to end the innings with catches to deep mid-wicket and fine leg, with an LBW shout for the last man.

SA 222
VIC 206
PA McAlister 66
JPF Travers 6-47; JC Reedman 3-52

Second Innings
The opening pairing of CB Jennings and FT Hack were finished over just two overs, and two runs, on the board, but J Darling again led the way, this time with help from C Hill, N Claxton, and once again JC Reedman. South Australia looked favourites to take victory, but were still hoping for some additional help from the pitch.

SA 222 + 397
VIC 206
J Darling 167; C Hill 62; JC Reedman 50*
JV Saunders 4-112

Victoria also enjoyed a more spirited second innings, with the main threats putting up solid scores. They just lacked someone to take the game and make it theirs, but PA McAlister was bowled out for the second time in the match.

SA 222 + 397
VIC 206 + 322
PA McAlister 79; WW Armstrong 60; VS Ranford 55
LR Hill 4-73; N Claxton 1-20

South Australia wins by ninety-one runs.