Kimberley, Nov. 21 With Len Hutton, Edrich and Paynter all scoring centuries, the "MCCC. knocked up the mammoth total of 569 runs ior the loss of six wickets on the first day of their three-day match against Griqualand West.
"The brightest innings was that of Paynter, the Lancashire" left-hander, who hit no fewer than nine 6's and 10 fours in scoring 158 in 125 minutes.
Hutton's contribution of 149 was the result of a sparkling innings featured by powerful drives past cover. His total included two 6's and seven boundaries, while Yardley was 86 not out at the close.
Hammond, the skipper, was dis missed after scoring 12.—Reuter.
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