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Post by longstop on Mar 24, 2018 14:18:36 GMT
It's the first match of the season on English soil for Sussex. A 2-day game at the Ageas Bowl is swiftly followed by a return 2-day game at Hove against Hampshire starting on Thursday. It's the first chance for a possibly sleepy Jason Gillespie to see his players in action. I'm expecting Sussex to field a mixed side of regulars and not so regulars. We probably shouldn't read too much into the outcome of this game, but it would be good to see our seemingly meagre batting resources perform well. Having lost 50 over games twice to Middlesex in South Africa and having thumped Durham MCCU, it would be good to see some steady performances.
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Post by longstop on Mar 25, 2018 16:15:33 GMT
The squad for the match has been announced. Apparently, all 13 will take part at some point in the game. The squad is:
Ben Brown
Adam Barton (MCC Young Cricketers)
Will Beer
Danny Briggs
Michael Burgess
Harry Finch
Tom Haines
Ollie Robinson
Abi Sakande
Phil Salt
Will Sheffield (Academy)
Luke Wells
Luke Wright
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 25, 2018 17:04:24 GMT
This is the first opportunity Jason Gillespie has of seeing this squad in action and making a judgment. Hopefully, the four friendlies should be sufficient for JG to decide who are the strongest players, alongside those presently overseas, for the opening Championship match at Edgbaston. It will be interesting to follow his picks during these initial friendly games.
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Post by philh on Mar 26, 2018 13:04:12 GMT
Hants 82 for 4 at lunch. 2 wickets for Sakande and one apiece for Sheffield and Beer. Sunny day too.
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Post by joe on Mar 26, 2018 17:17:31 GMT
Apart from a few it looks very much like a Hants 2nd XI v a Sussex 2nd XI.
After ducks for Salt, Finch and Haines one hopes Dizzy can see our need for a top order bat and gets on the case.
Good to see the 2 Luke’s getting runs though.
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Post by jonboy on Mar 26, 2018 17:42:12 GMT
Apart from a few it looks very much like a Hants 2nd XI v a Sussex 2nd XI. After ducks for Salt, Finch and Haines one hopes Dizzy can see our need for a top order bat and gets on the case. Good to see the 2 Luke’s getting runs though. Man I'm making you right there, the warning signs are there again Like to see Finch concentrating on challenging for a spot at 4 or 5, as I don't think it's done him any favours, being thrust into the top three It's understandable, that he was prepared to give it a go, but now is the time for him settle into a more suitable spot |
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Post by philh on Mar 26, 2018 18:04:12 GMT
After a bad start, Sussex ended up on 206 for 4 having restricted Hampshire to 127 for 6 in 45 overs. Runs for Wells (90), his fourth consecutive fifty, Wright (73 no) and Brown (40 no). Two wickets for both Sakande and Beer. A decent day's work even if it is only a warm up game although three ducks for Salt, Haines and Finch were disappointing and, indeed, worrying.
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Post by theleopard on Mar 27, 2018 10:07:11 GMT
A decent day's work even if it is only a warm up game although three ducks for Salt, Haines and Finch were disappointing and, indeed, worrying. Maybe they thought it was too cold to be playing. |
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Post by philh on Mar 27, 2018 13:56:08 GMT
Play resumes at Southampton. Luke Wright has retired (unhurt) as Ben Brown moves into the 80s. Sussex to face 30 overs and Hants to receive the same, weather permitting.
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