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Cambridge University v CI Thornton's XI
University Match 1897
VenueFP Fenner's Ground, Cambridge on 10th, 11th, 12th May 1897 (3-day match)
Balls per over5
TossCambridge University won the toss and decided to bat
ResultCambridge University won by 334 runs
UmpiresJ Burns, RP Carpenter
Close of play day 1CI Thornton's XI (1) 76/5 (Lilley 2*, Hirst 8*)
Close of play day 2Cambridge University (2) 385/5 (Druce 227*, Bray 6*)

Cambridge University first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
CJ Burnupb Hirst27     
EA Kidmanc Jackson b Hill23     
HH Marriottc Lilley b Hearne22     
*NF Druceb Hirst1     
JH Stogdonc Hirst b Jackson40     
GL Jessopc and b Hearne18     
+EH Brayc Woodcock b Hirst12     
HHB Hawkinsb Hearne0     
HW de Zoetec Jackson b Hirst4     
EB Shinenot out10     
AE Ferniec Vernon b Hill1     
Extras(8 b, 2 lb, 1 w)11
Total(all out, 86 overs)169
Fall of wickets:
1-42, 2-59, 3-70, 4-104, 5-131, 6-147, 7-147, 8-?, 9-164, 10-169 (86 ov)
CI Thornton's XI bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Hirst33   15484--
Woodcock13   4280--
Hearne21   10443--
Hill10   3172--
Jackson9   2211--

CI Thornton's XI first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
FS Jacksonc Fernie b Jessop28     
CE de Traffordb de Zoete10     
A Hearnec Marriott b Fernie15     
GJV Weigallb Jessop6     
AJL Hillb Shine4     
+AFA Lilleynot out37     
GH Hirstc Druce b Jessop12     
JHJ Hornsbyc Jessop b de Zoete9     
GF Vernonb Jessop0     
*CI Thorntonb de Zoete1     
A Woodcockb Shine6     
Extras(3 b, 1 nb)4
Total(all out, 60 overs)132
Fall of wickets:
1-26, 2-42, 3-56, 4-63, 5-67, 6-?, 7-94, 8-94, 9-110, 10-132 (60 ov)
Cambridge University bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Jessop26   10464--
de Zoete19   4583--
Shine11   4202--
Fernie4   341--

Cambridge University second inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
CJ Burnupb Hirst5     
EA Kidmanb Hirst2     
HH Marriottc Lilley b Woodcock73     
*NF Drucenot out227     
JH Stogdonb Hearne31     
GL Jessopb Jackson37     
+EH Braynot out6     
HHB Hawkinsdid not bat      
HW de Zoetedid not bat      
EB Shinedid not bat      
AE Ferniedid not bat      
Extras(4 b)4
Total(5 wickets, declared, 105 overs)385
Fall of wickets:
1-2, 2-13, 3-188, 4-299, 5-345
CI Thornton's XI bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Hirst36   71152--
Woodcock13   5331--
Hearne26   51211--
Hill14   2400--
Jackson12   2431--
Hornsby4   0290--

CI Thornton's XI second inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
FS Jacksonb Jessop4     
AJL Hillc Stogdon b Fernie26     
+AFA Lilleyc Hawkins b Jessop6     
*CI Thorntonb Shine1     
GJV Weigallc Druce b Shine0     
GH Hirstc Jessop b Shine10     
A Hearneb Hawkins7     
CE de Traffordc Druce b Shine0     
GF Vernonc Jessop b Fernie1     
JHJ Hornsbynot out19     
A Woodcockb Hawkins7     
Extras(5 b, 1 lb, 1 w)7
Total(all out, 37.1 overs)88
Fall of wickets:
1-8, 2-?, 3-21, 4-21, 5-54, 6-54, 7-54, 8-55, 9-66, 10-88 (37.1 ov)
Cambridge University bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Jessop11   5282--
Shine12   5204--
Fernie8   2172--
Hawkins6.12162--

Notes
--> EA Kidman made his debut in First-Class matches
--> HW de Zoete made his debut in First-Class matches
--> AE Fernie made his debut in First-Class matches
--> EA Kidman made his last appearance in First-Class matches
--> CI Thornton made his last appearance in First-Class matches
--> JH Stogdon (1) passed his previous highest score of 32 in First-Class matches
--> GH Hirst (1) passed 3000 runs in First-Class matches when he reached 3
--> NF Druce (2) passed his previous highest score of 199 in First-Class matches