CC v Glamorgan, Colwyn Bay, 28-31 August

I thought we took our foot off the gas today against a weak opposition. Meschede batted well, to be fair. We looked comfortable batting but still managed to lose three wickets whilst Glamorgan played and missed regularly, except for the 100+ partnership, but achieved a decent total. We still ought to win but if things go wrong early tomorrow we will be kicking ourselves. I don't expect Glamorgan to score so many second time around but they could still win this game as it stands. Good to see Ollie R bowl well and economically - it's been easy to forget that he's a very good player. Good to see Robson look in good touch. There's a ton there for the taking but with two serious ton contenders back in the hut, there's still plenty of work to do.

The big quiz question is - who will bat no 11?

After such high expectations for this match, a batting collapse leading to 109-5, is now followed by a fragile recovery from Nash
and Brown.

Thank God for Gnasher. The last month has seen him battling away in a one-man swashbuckling show. Now we need a 200 run 6th
wicket partnership to pull us out of this self-inflicted morass.

Presently, 139-5.

PS: I am becoming increasingly worried about Wright. What on earth has happened to his form? He's not even Captain anymore. Wright
may even decide he needs another county next season to rediscover his cricketing 'Joie de Vivre'.

edit: I hate goatmouths!

158 - 7

We've avoided the follow on.

Long way to go. Glamorgan will bat again today, so by the evening we'll see where we are.

My problem is Wiese. No wickets and when his side needs him, no runs. It's not just this comp it's been the same in T20.
Remember Middx at Lords?

Sorry but Greenfield needs to step in here, over ride Davis and pay Wiese off. He has been one of the poorest overseas players
I can remember Sussex signing.
No doubt someone with better recent history will find another!

I'm with Liquidskin, more homies. Young players from U10 in the county structure need to have the dream they can play for Sussex. If they have the feeling that you only play if you're an import, they'll give up the dream.
So important for youngsters to have a dream.

Wiese isn't an overseas player.

Sussex CCC are currently involved in a thoroughly competitive and enjoyable Specsavers County Championship match at Colwyn Bay North Wales.  Hosts Glamorgan CCC might well have the T20 Blast finals days on their radar but they are playing very well in this game. Its making for tough progress as Sussex chase down a win towards division two promotion in late September.

Glamorgan had the better of things for much of the first day and a half but a 77  and 3 catches from Skipper Ben Brown have put Sussex in charge going into day three.  His inns underpinned a much needed revival after the top order stuttered to 136 for 6.  Jofra Archer, with family watching on, hit 27 not out batting at 11.  


Oliver Robinson is having a brilliant game taking three for 29 as the hosts seem to be wobbling at the close 126 for 6.  Sussex fielding was on point with Brown taking three great catches behind and Angus Robson taking a world class catch for Chris Jordan.

It all adds up to a promising day in store on Wednesday.  The weather looks fine and dry as Glamorgan start at 11 am.  There is a feeling around the ground that this game will finish a day early.

Lets see!