Manchester. July 26. Barring an unforeseen collapse, the t match between New d'and England at Manchester is likely to end in a draw as a result of a fine stand by the tourists to-day.
With Hadlee contributing a valu able 93, the New Zealanders completed their innings shortly after tea lor^281—or 77 behind the English score of 358 for nine, declared.
England made a disastrous start in iheir second innings, losing three valuable wickets—those of Hutton, Barnett and Hammond—for only 37. which: was the position when stumps were drawn.
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