misc11903
Bedfordshire v New Zealanders
New Zealand in British Isles 1927
VenueBedford School Ground, Bedford on 24th, 25th August 1927 (2-day match)
Balls per over6
TossBedfordshire won the toss and decided to bat
ResultMatch drawn
UmpiresH Hines, GE Wharmby
Close of play day 1Bedfordshire (1) 55/5 (Reed 19*, Turnbull 2*; 29 overs)

Bedfordshire first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
HF Holdstockc Allcott b Merritt12     
JH Buckleyb Merritt9     
AR Alstonb Merritt0     
CN Reednot out19     
F Rawlinsb Merritt4     
R Kellettc Allcott b Merritt2     
*D Turnbullnot out2     
EM Bovilldid not bat      
WA Simedid not bat      
+E Pagedid not bat      
ED Herseedid not bat      
Extras(6 b, 1 lb)7
Total(5 wickets, 90 minutes, 29 overs)55
Fall of wickets:
1-25, 2-25, 3-30, 4-47, 5-50
New Zealanders bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Bernau7   0120--
McGirr5   170--
Merritt9   1185--
Allcott8   4110--

New Zealanders first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
*TC Lowrydid not bat      
CFW Allcottdid not bat      
CS Dempsterdid not bat      
RC Bluntdid not bat      
ML Pagedid not bat      
WHR Cunninghamdid not bat      
CJ Oliverdid not bat      
WE Merrittdid not bat      
+KC Jamesdid not bat      
HM McGirrdid not bat      
EHL Bernaudid not bat      

Notes
--> There was no play on the final day.

Match was restricted by rain to 90 minutes play