Hammond continued to bat bril-hantly, and reached his half century after 100 minutes. He had then scored one six and six 4's.
The same batsman shortly afterwards singled to send up the 100 after 160 minutes.
When the score stood at 142 there was a break for refreshment, and in the first over after resumption Hammond played outside to a turning ball from O'Reilly and was dismissed His score of 76 was made in 140 minutes (142 for four).
Paynter, taking no risks, required 85 minutes to compile 28.
Compton had a charmed life, but a double change at 168 by Bradman, who brought back Fleetwood-Smith and O'Reilly after a short rest, resulted in quick wickets.
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