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Post by warehamgas on May 27, 2021 17:16:45 GMT
Just noticed the Durham v Essex match. Essex 182 a.o. Durham 40-5. Of 15 wickets to fall 11 have been LBW, 3 bowled and only 1 caught. All 5 Durham wickets are LBW.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on May 27, 2021 17:25:31 GMT
Just noticed the Durham v Essex match. Essex 182 a.o. Durham 40-5. Of 15 wickets to fall 11 have been LBW, 3 bowled and only 1 caught. All 5 Durham wickets are LBW. they had a ding dong last time they met. Gloucestershire having a mare at the Oval. Lancashire going strong against Yorks. A great day out for our Irish? |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on May 28, 2021 10:39:41 GMT
Gloucestershire have lost the toss in some trouble here. Same team from last week, picked up exactly where they left off, don’t look like beating the bat or capable of bowling Surrey out once, let alone twice. It’s a used pitch, and Surrey have slipped in a second quality spinner. Could be a small bonus point gathering loss, for Glos. A second day begins of Gloucestershire just chucking everything down the leg side, learning nothing from their failure yesterday. |
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Post by warehamgas on May 28, 2021 19:49:56 GMT
Big score for Surrey although the run rate was only 3.00 so not too bad from Gloucestershire’s pov. Now they have to bat out two days to get the draw. Should be able to do that as it plays to Gloucestershire’s strength so far this season in occupying the crease without the need to get runs, which they've done well this season, the only time they struggled was in the last match against Somerset before the weather came.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on May 29, 2021 9:54:46 GMT
Big score for Surrey although the run rate was only 3.00 so not too bad from Gloucestershire’s pov. Now they have to bat out two days to get the draw. Should be able to do that as it plays to Gloucestershire’s strength so far this season in occupying the crease without the need to get runs, which they've done well this season, the only time they struggled was in the last match against Somerset before the weather came. That sets the scene. IF they can surpass the follow on target that is 99% certain to give them the points for the draw, and IF they get to 300 it should be within 110ov so 5 match bonus. And that is what left of the game from here, Surrey bowlers lots of spin on used and wearing pitch versus Gloucestershire trying to avoid the follow on. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on May 29, 2021 9:59:04 GMT
Meanwhile looks like a win Lancs who I think should be bookies favourite for this title.
Don’t we have one of our reporters at that game? 🙂.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on May 29, 2021 11:27:30 GMT
Big score for Surrey although the run rate was only 3.00 so not too bad from Gloucestershire’s pov. Now they have to bat out two days to get the draw. Should be able to do that as it plays to Gloucestershire’s strength so far this season in occupying the crease without the need to get runs, which they've done well this season, the only time they struggled was in the last match against Somerset before the weather came. That sets the scene. IF they can surpass the follow on target that is 99% certain to give them the points for the draw, and IF they get to 300 it should be within 110ov so 5 match bonus. And that is what left of the game from here, Surrey bowlers lots of spin on used and wearing pitch versus Gloucestershire trying to avoid the follow on. 89/5. defeat for Gloucestershire now. Certainly poor bowling from Gloucestershire, and now some poor batting to go with it. any momentum they had early on in this competition has dissipated over the last two games. |
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Post by warehamgas on May 29, 2021 12:21:37 GMT
That was a bad last hour. They’ll do well to salvage a draw now.
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Post by tenniscourtgas on May 29, 2021 17:21:54 GMT
Wheels are coming off, after another pitiful batting performance from Gloucestershire, with only Hammond seeming to show the determination to stick it out.
Too much now depends on the two openers, without Bracey on the scene, to put up the really big scores.
Unfortunately, Dent’s form has nosedived after a good start to the season, and Brathwaite can’t seem to make more than 20s and 30s.
Ttoo many players have managed to get out this season, bowled or lbw, without playing a shot, but it was probably a bit unrealistic to expect Gloucestershire to continue the momentum after such a good April and a good part of May against such powerful sides.
Leicestershire away, next week, is now a must win game if they are to continue looking to make the the top two.
Surrey have so many quality bowlers to choose from now, Roach, Abbott, Topley, Overton, plus two very promising spinners.
Moriarty was very impressive, first time I have have seen him bowl, and Amla is clearly still a class player, with two big hundreds, after a bit of an indifferent start to the season.
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Post by lostinspace on May 30, 2021 12:54:00 GMT
to put it politely.... that was a tanking for the glums [not laughing here  |
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Post by warehamgas on May 30, 2021 17:25:08 GMT
Yes, it was a hammering. The batting appears poor and the middle order collapsed in both innings. Much closer now, Surrey coming into form and with Amla,have the inform batsman at the moment. I suspect both Somerset, missing Leach and Overton and Gloucestershire missing Bracey will find it much harder than Surrey without their England players.
Looking forwards to Thursday when I’ve got tickets for all 4 days of the Hampshire match in Taunton. First live cricket since that Championship decided against Essex in 2019 when it rained. Fingers crossed.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 1, 2021 21:23:23 GMT
Yes, it was a hammering. The batting appears poor and the middle order collapsed in both innings. Much closer now, Surrey coming into form and with Amla,have the inform batsman at the moment. I suspect both Somerset, missing Leach and Overton and Gloucestershire missing Bracey will find it much harder than Surrey without their England players. Looking forwards to Thursday when I’ve got tickets for all 4 days of the Hampshire match in Taunton. First live cricket since that Championship decided against Essex in 2019 when it rained. Fingers crossed. what a big game that now is. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 1, 2021 21:29:32 GMT
Wheels are coming off, after another pitiful batting performance from Gloucestershire, with only Hammond seeming to show the determination to stick it out. Too much now depends on the two openers, without Bracey on the scene, to put up the really big scores. Unfortunately, Dent’s form has nosedived after a good start to the season, and Brathwaite can’t seem to make more than 20s and 30s. Ttoo many players have managed to get out this season, bowled or lbw, without playing a shot, but it was probably a bit unrealistic to expect Gloucestershire to continue the momentum after such a good April and a good part of May against such powerful sides. Leicestershire away, next week, is now a must win game if they are to continue looking to make the the top two. Surrey have so many quality bowlers to choose from now, Roach, Abbott, Topley, Overton, plus two very promising spinners. Moriarty was very impressive, first time I have have seen him bowl, and Amla is clearly still a class player, with two big hundreds, after a bit of an indifferent start to the season. moriatys record would put the wind up Sherlock himself. It was interesting watching a side put a score on, good toss to win, and then use contrasting spinners from each end to win them the match. Gloucestershire wouldn’t have exploited the used and wearing track as spectacularly as that they just don’t have the armaments. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 3, 2021 11:11:39 GMT
Thanks superbus. So it’s only half points then, which is different to what was said a few months ago. Unnecessarily complicated and as a principal why are matches played earlier in the season worth only half what they are later on (even if the rule in this case favours Somerset)? Don’t agree with that but rules are.....Perhaps it’s to avoid the situation that would happen if Somerset and Gloucestershire did qualify. Gloucestershire with full points would have 32 and Somerset would have 19. Enough to make sure Somerset would probably not finish top and therefore couldn’t be Champions which goes against what this Stage 2 is meant to be doing I guess. The same argument may be surrounding groups 1 and 3 with the teams that qualify. Its all quite complicated!! Anyway, not sure that Somerset will be in top two. Weather is improving and we miss the next round of matches when there will be results and Hampshire may be clicking. 3/4 rounds to go so lots of points up for grabs. Anything can still happen. In theory Hampshire have bowling and batting quality so could beat both Somerset and Gloucestershire away. All three could make the argument they will produce the strongest third placed side than the other 2 groups? The weak suit for all three looks like the batting line up having off days. Hampshire and Somerset’s next match is at Taunton. The injury prone Barker could be the differential if he plays as he adds wickets to the back up bowling. your argument why it’s halved seems a good one. Also if in new group you play remainder once, halved from twogames bring with you makes sense also. “The injury prone Barker could be the differential if he plays as he adds wickets to the back up bowling.”. Yes, bit of Captain Foresight there. Crikey. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 3, 2021 11:15:03 GMT
It’s early days, but Gloucestershire in trouble again.
It’s like watching repeat of last week, home side include two spinners and bat first. Worrall chucking everything down leg.
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 3, 2021 11:44:37 GMT
Am watching us collapse to 57-5, same old, same old. Pitch is very green and Barker did well, we kept Abbott out but not Barker. Still, Tom Banton coming in No. 7 is beginning to entertain us!
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 3, 2021 11:54:34 GMT
Am watching us collapse to 57-5, same old, same old. Pitch is very green and Barker did well, we kept Abbott out but not Barker. Still, Tom Banton coming in No. 7 is beginning to entertain us! this Banton innings could go either way, game changing hundred or one risk too many. |
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 3, 2021 15:56:49 GMT
He batted very well but Gregory and van de Merwe have made an unbeaten century stand to change the feeling of the match. Poor bowling and fielding since lunch. Thankfully! Off for bad light atm, not a popular decision with the crowd here.
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 3, 2021 15:58:41 GMT
Am watching us collapse to 57-5, same old, same old. Pitch is very green and Barker did well, we kept Abbott out but not Barker. Still, Tom Banton coming in No. 7 is beginning to entertain us! this Barton innings could go either way, game changing hundred or one risk too many. Blimey! I don’t think he’d get a gig at Somerset, we're far more choosy! 😉 |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 3, 2021 18:35:32 GMT
this Barton innings could go either way, game changing hundred or one risk too many. Blimey! I don’t think he’d get a gig at Somerset, we're far more choosy! 😉 IOS auto correct prefers one to the other. really Somerset should reverse the batting order. Such a tease to let opponents think they are in with a chance. Does that feel a bit above par, or par? Can’t be often there has been no Overton in the attack. |
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