NEW ZEALANDERS AT CRICKET HEADQUARTERS

The New Zealanders made their first appearance at Lourdes, drawing a crowd of 28,000. Burt excelled as a bowler, taking six wickets, including that of MCC skipper Mann. The MCC scored 379 runs slowly and faced a strong batting side. Bailey of Essex impressed with his bowling, nearly achieving a hat-trick. After the tea break, the King and Queen met the teams, with Hadley and Mann presenting their players. Dennis Compton celebrated his 31st birthday during the event.

How many spectators attended the New Zealanders' first appearance at Lourdes?

• 38,000

• 28,000

• 18,000

• 48,000

Who was the most successful bowler for the tourists?

• Hadley

• Burt

• Bailey

• Mann

Which bowler from Essex nearly achieved a hat-trick?

• Mann

• Burt

• Donnelly

• Bailey

Who stopped Bailey from achieving a hat-trick?

• Reid

• Sutcliffe

• Hadley

• Wallace

Who celebrated their thirty-first birthday during the match?

• Bailey

• Mann

• Compton

• Hadley