Sinclair seemed destined for a big innings, for he was playing well from the time he reached the wicket, but an absolute snorter from R. F. Shroff completely beat him and disturbed his stumps, Sluis then joined Duckitt end by dint of first careful and' subsequently free batting, they added no less than 54 for the sixth wicket when it had appeared that the attack was just getting the better of matters. They both hit well and scored all round the wicket. Sluis was the first to go, being held by divecha, while a run later, Duckitt ran himself out in attempting his fiftieth run. His innings came at the right time to be of service to his team, but he wes never comfortable against R. F. Shroff. His best shots were six fours.
The last three wickets fell for only fifteen, all being taken by F. R. Kermani d 1.3 overs for five runs.
Mehta and Karanjia opened the Parsees innings to the bowling of Anstice and Duckitt who were never dangerous. The two batsmen took no risks and scored very slowly. Karanjia was the first to go, being bowled by Fletcher when 25. Kermani replaced him and the scoring became a trifle quicker. Mehta left at the fifty mark after compiling a useful 14, but apart from Viccajee. few of the remaining players could remain for any length of time with Kermani, who was pla g à very fine innings.
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