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Post by hhsussex on Sept 9, 2015 13:29:00 GMT
Looking more like Scenario 2 as Somerset get a second point and Hampshire limp to 185-6. Ironically the most successful bowler is Allenby with 3-31. Allenby is much derided by Somerset players as being an underperforming, over-promoted import from the Second division.
Elsewhere, Yorkshire's championship as Middlesex fall apart under the white heat of the youthful Yorkshire pace attack - 5 to Sidebotham (age 37) and 4 to the tyro 30 year old Bresnan. Meanwhile Durham quickly moving to remove the faint mathermatical chance that they could get caught in the relegation backwash by reducing Notts at one stage to 73-7, now recovering but not looking healthy.
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Post by leedsgull on Sept 9, 2015 14:49:54 GMT
I queried why Somerset have signed Luke Ronchi for the last few matches. Today he took 7 catches. I have my answer.
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 9, 2015 17:59:48 GMT
Somerset 3 points, Hampshire 1 at the close with Somerset 147 - 0. This is definitely Scenario 2, and Somerset ought to end this game on present showing at least 10 points clear of Sussex with Hampshire probably 16 points behind and in all likelihood relegated - unless they do something extraordinary in their last 2 games. Still not enough for Sussex to be too sanguine about, and in any case, why not aspire to beat Somerset, who have under-performed so often this year?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 19:40:08 GMT
Sometimes I fear respiring is beyond us. Glad that Trescothwick has found sound form. Terrific player in his prime. Headingley is an impossible place to foresee a win, so must at least avoid defeat against Somerset and hope the rains come later in Yorkshire. In any case, survival will not offer any prospect of success next year. Changes must be made.
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Post by fraudster on Sept 9, 2015 20:50:31 GMT
Been around the mountain a few times there HH - we want Zum to win mate, simple as. So far so good.
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 10, 2015 15:35:26 GMT
With 7 balls of the 110 overs to go Hampshire gained their second bonus point - Cooper out for 118 to Dawson, at 483-3. Somerset will win this comfortably, probably tomorrow, and Hampshire will have 130 points from 14 games to 146 for Sussex.
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 11, 2015 17:09:11 GMT
A thoroughly thrilling day at Taunton, with Hampshire 258-1 off 90 overs at the close, aggregate 498 chasing Somerset's 630. Should get there around 2.15, with the inevitable handshake soon after. Thus Hampshire pretty much lose touch and unless Yorkshire are feeling soft, will go back down; Somerset will be level on points with Sussex, and they will remain so after next week's rains bring an end to festivities. After that, Headingley, but it is of academic, and possibly statistical, interest only.
A shame, it could have been a gripping finish to the season, but it really has failed to grip after the first few matches, and for all the fine words about the strength of Yorkshire, their dominance only underlines how weak the standard is , barring a few star players.
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Post by philh on Sept 11, 2015 18:45:58 GMT
A thoroughly thrilling day at Taunton, with Hampshire 258-1 off 90 overs at the close, aggregate 498 chasing Somerset's 630. Should get there around 2.15, with the inevitable handshake soon after. Thus Hampshire pretty much lose touch and unless Yorkshire are feeling soft, will go back down; Somerset will be level on points with Sussex, and they will remain so after next week's rains bring an end to festivities. After that, Headingley, but it is of academic, and possibly statistical, interest only. A shame, it could have been a gripping finish to the season, but it really has failed to grip after the first few matches, and for all the fine words about the strength of Yorkshire, their dominance only underlines how weak the standard is , barring a few star players. Not quite sure it is all over. If Somerset v Hampshire is a draw and next week is a washout, it still means we are under threat if Hampshire win at Notts. Better not to make too many assumptions. |
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Post by flashblade on Sept 11, 2015 19:01:10 GMT
A thoroughly thrilling day at Taunton, with Hampshire 258-1 off 90 overs at the close, aggregate 498 chasing Somerset's 630. Should get there around 2.15, with the inevitable handshake soon after. Thus Hampshire pretty much lose touch and unless Yorkshire are feeling soft, will go back down; Somerset will be level on points with Sussex, and they will remain so after next week's rains bring an end to festivities. After that, Headingley, but it is of academic, and possibly statistical, interest only. A shame, it could have been a gripping finish to the season, but it really has failed to grip after the first few matches, and for all the fine words about the strength of Yorkshire, their dominance only underlines how weak the standard is , barring a few star players. Not quite sure it is all over. If Somerset v Hampshire is a draw and next week is a washout, it still means we are under threat if Hampshire win at Notts. Better not to make too many assumptions. Yep - just let events unfold, is my approach. No point agonising at this stage - there's too many variables. |
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Post by fraudster on Sept 12, 2015 0:10:16 GMT
A thoroughly thrilling day at Taunton, with Hampshire 258-1 off 90 overs at the close, aggregate 498 chasing Somerset's 630. Should get there around 2.15, with the inevitable handshake soon after. Thus Hampshire pretty much lose touch and unless Yorkshire are feeling soft, will go back down; Somerset will be level on points with Sussex, and they will remain so after next week's rains bring an end to festivities. After that, Headingley, but it is of academic, and possibly statistical, interest only. A shame, it could have been a gripping finish to the season, but it really has failed to grip after the first few matches, and for all the fine words about the strength of Yorkshire, their dominance only underlines how weak the standard is , barring a few star players. Not quite sure it is all over. If Somerset v Hampshire is a draw and next week is a washout, it still means we are under threat if Hampshire win at Notts. Better not to make too many assumptions. Especially about the weather - those chancers can only tell you accurately how the weather's been, after you've got in either sun burnt or soaked through. Don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows, as Popeye used to say. |
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Post by leedsgull on Sept 12, 2015 14:14:21 GMT
In a RL cup match earlier this season Northants were 0-3 in the first over yet recovered to win the match. Middlesex were 0-3 after Sidebottom's over in this latest match yet have just beaten Yorkshire. Moral of story? Never give up.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 12, 2015 19:02:40 GMT
Many congratulations to Hampshire for their robust fight-back against Somerset and eventual much deserved draw. Sussex are now level with Somerset on 146 points but lie 6th due to one extra win. The second relegation place is now a three horse scrap between Sussex, Somerset and Hampshire with Worcestershire already gone. This makes the match at Hove next week even more important but the forecast is for consistent showers over all four days. It seems that weather could well decide the final relegation place but let us pray this won't happen. Hampshire have Yorkshire at home followed by Notts away. So two tough games. Yorkshire, it appears, will also influence that second relegation place! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-division-one/table |
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Post by philh on Sept 12, 2015 19:31:49 GMT
I suggest we all club together and make a substantial donation to their beer kitty after the Hampshire game. Judging by the Middlesex game, it would seem that they can't hold their liquor when celebrating. I am sure the word 'allegedly' ought to appear somewhere. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 15, 2015 21:06:55 GMT
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 16, 2015 13:35:34 GMT
Play now abandoned for the day at Southampton, probably eliminating the slim chance of them getting a win against Yorkshire.
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