The BIN. C. C. commenced the first match of their tour to-day against West Australia.
The weather was fine. Six thou sand persons were present, The wicket was soft but improved later West Australia won the toss and put the M.G.C. in to bat. The visitors had scored 390 for 7 wickets when stumps were drawn. OF this total Kilner contributed 168, hitting four sixes and eleven fours. Douglas made 62, Chapman 34 and Sutcliffe 36,—Reuter.
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