chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Hants won toss and will bat. Teams: Hampshire team JHK Adams, MA Carberry, JM Vince, ND McKenzie, CC Benham, N Pothas*†, SM Ervine, Kabir Ali, JA Tomlinson, DR Briggs, DA Griffiths Durham team MJ Di Venuto, KJ Coetzer, WR Smith*, DM Benkenstein, ID Blackwell, BA Stokes, P Mustard†, LE Plunkett, CD Thorp, ME Claydon, M Davies So still no Rangana Herath, is he playing in the 20/20 WC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Hants won toss and will bat. Teams: Hampshire team JHK Adams, MA Carberry, JM Vince, ND McKenzie, CC Benham, N Pothas*†, SM Ervine, Kabir Ali, JA Tomlinson, DR Briggs, DA Griffiths Durham team MJ Di Venuto, KJ Coetzer, WR Smith*, DM Benkenstein, ID Blackwell, BA Stokes, P Mustard†, LE Plunkett, CD Thorp, ME Claydon, M Davies So still no Rangana Herath, is he playing in the 20/20 WC ? I believe there has been some aeroplane problems, somewhere. At least I thought that's what I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April, 2010 I believe there has been some aeroplane problems, somewhere. At least I thought that's what I heard. Really ? I'd never have known ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI76 Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Pleased to see Vince in for Dawson, he looked a real class act the few times I saw him last season. I think I read that Herath was having problems with his visa. Can't say I'm too bothered as I don't think he'll set the world alight in April and it gives Briggs, another youngster who looks promising, a good opportunity. Hants 66/0 at present so a solid start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saturday Boy Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 So has Dawson been dropped or is he injured? He was named in the original 13 man squad. I think picking Vince over Dawson is the right decision. He looks to be a far better batsman with a touch of class about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Be careful I remember thinking the same when we signed Tahir...and then he pretty much won us 5 games on the trot...but I know what you mean his record doesnt suggest he's going to start ripping up trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 133/0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 159-0 now. Carberry has his century and Adams has passed 50. You wouldn't expect Chester-le-Street to be batsman friendly in April but Essex got over 480 and we could be looking at something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Bobby Stokes picks up the first wicket, Carbs for 113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 210 - 2 Adams gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Middle order collapse AGAIN! Without Lumb we look very vulnerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Middle order collapse AGAIN! Without Lumb we look very vulnerable. Middle Order? Total collapse from 244/2 to 288/8 Seems we were trying to score too fast again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Wishful thinking but maybe the pitch isn't that good after all ! Hard to explain why year after year we seem to collapse like this, a middle order of McKenzie, Benham, Pothas and Ervine isn't that shabby though I'm not sure Kabir Ali is a no 8 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April, 2010 159-0 now. Carberry has his century and Adams has passed 50. You wouldn't expect Chester-le-Street to be batsman friendly in April but Essex got over 480 and we could be looking at something similar. Oh, it was you put the mockers on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Wishful thinking but maybe the pitch isn't that good after all ! Hard to explain why year after year we seem to collapse like this, a middle order of McKenzie, Benham, Pothas and Ervine isn't that shabby though I'm not sure Kabir Ali is a no 8 ? The pitch seemed Ok when Carberry and Adams were at the crease. Couldn't say for sure of course because we don't get cricket here but I'd wager there have been more than a few one day hoicks in our collapse. At least the tail will wag us past 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April, 2010 The pitch seemed Ok when Carberry and Adams were at the crease. Couldn't say for sure of course because we don't get cricket here but I'd wager there have been more than a few one day hoicks in our collapse. Possibly and just one reason why I'm totally convinced there is too much one day cricket. If they were going to do away with 50 overs a side then just drop that competition and have 4 day games and 20/20. That way those who enjoy the longer format like quite a few of us should get enough "proper" cricket and those who enjoy 20/20 will get their fix. Just how boring is the IPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April, 2010 At least the tail will wag us past 300 Quite probably, 298/8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Saint Posted 21 April, 2010 Share Posted 21 April, 2010 Wishful thinking but maybe the pitch isn't that good after all ! Hard to explain why year after year we seem to collapse like this, a middle order of McKenzie, Benham, Pothas and Ervine isn't that shabby though I'm not sure Kabir Ali is a no 8 ? Yeh Kabir is probably one place too high at number 8 but until Dimi comes back not a lot else we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 22 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 22 April, 2010 Yeh Kabir is probably one place too high at number 8 but until Dimi comes back not a lot else we can do. I totally agree and it's not a criticism of Kabir but an observation. Don't forget Corky isn't playing either and he could bat at 8. When Dimi returns he might even find himself coming in at number 8 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 22 April, 2010 Share Posted 22 April, 2010 Saw him get 85 for the 2nd XI against Solent Uni last week. HTH. Mind you. Tomlinson got 59 in the same game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 22 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 22 April, 2010 Saw him get 85 for the 2nd XI against Solent Uni last week. HTH. Mind you. Tomlinson got 59 in the same game. 85 today would be nice and I'll gladly eat my words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 22 April, 2010 Share Posted 22 April, 2010 All out for 345. Just missed the bonus point then. Good to see Danny Briggs get some runs - he made a quickfire 28. I used to do some coaching work with Hampshire a few years back and worked with Danny's age group when he was 13 and 14. Obviously he's a great bowler and has been recognised for that, but i reckon in a few years, providing he continues to work on his batting, he could turn into a genuinely all-rounder and bat at 6 or 7. Not too sure how clued up on the youth system you guys are, but there are a few young lads with real ability coming through the ranks at the minute, so the future certainly looks bright for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 22 April, 2010 Share Posted 22 April, 2010 Well Durham have made a similar start to ours, passing 100 without losing a wicket. I bet they don't waste it like we did yesterday. When is Corky back and when is Jones likely to be fit? Like our middle order, without Lumb and Dimi, our bowling attack seems to lack penetration (yet again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 22 April, 2010 Share Posted 22 April, 2010 146-3 at tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 April, 2010 Share Posted 23 April, 2010 We really need some bowlers urgently. Had them on the run at 311/7 and now we're allowing the lower order to hammer out quick runs.Gonna be a long old season in the field for us I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 23 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2010 We really need some bowlers urgently. Had them on the run at 311/7 and now we're allowing the lower order to hammer out quick runs.Gonna be a long old season in the field for us I think. Yep, 371/8. Need the last 2 asap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 23 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2010 Well we have got rid of Plunkett, 379/9 with Kabir having 4/93. Lunch in 1 over I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 23 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2010 A result looks on the cards, Hants 174/5 have a lead of 135. Pothas still there on 30, Ervine still to come. A lead of 250 would make it interesting. Kabir Ali finished with 5/98 as Durham ended on 384. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Hants 234-6, Pothas 72*, Ervine 4*. Lead of 195. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Hants 234-6, Pothas 72*, Ervine 4*. Lead of 195. Some pretty quick runs there then. Hope we can bowl a bit this time because we don't need another defeat. Still at 222 on with 3 wickets left we might well make a game of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 minimum of 69 overs remain less 2 for changeover unless that comes at Lunch or Tea. So Lead of 227 means scoring rate of 3.4 per over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Very interesting, Hants all out for 298 ( vital 30 put on for last wicket). Durham 78/2 at tea chasing 260. Briggs removed Smith in last over before tea. Shades of our game v Essex ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Durham are cruising, 184-3 and only 76 needed. Defeat beckons again. At this rate we'll be battling relegation again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 190/4 off 43 overs. By my calculations I believe they have 57 overs so 70 off 14 needed.. I think ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 216/5, finally got rid of Blackwell though not before he made 62 off 40 balls. Briggs bowling well, 3-45 as is Tomlinson ( 2-20) but nothing from the rest who are proving expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Surely there can't be many overs left - I think we will need to up our game to have a good season. We're missing Dimi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Surely there can't be many overs left - I think we will need to up our game to have a good season. We're missing Dimi. Enough I think for Durham to win ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 27 needed off 7 overs I believe, looks very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Yeah, there's enough overs left for Durham to win this comfortably. Very disappointing result, but it is hardly surprising with what is basically a second string bowling attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Yeah, there's enough overs left for Durham to win this comfortably. Very disappointing result, but it is hardly surprising with what is basically a second string bowling attack. Is it though? Apart from Dimi and Herath if he ever turns up who else do we have. Jones clearly needs to work still on his fitness and I assume Cork is mainly going to play one dayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 yes - we're about to lose. Losing both the opening matches is not what was planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 I remain to be convinced about Kabir Ali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 yes - we're about to lose. Losing both the opening matches is not what was planned. 6 more needed, indeed not a good start. Will be nice to get Lumb back as well as Dimi and Herath, should make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 I remain to be convinced about Kabir Ali. He's a very good bowler, 440 wickets at an average of 26.79 playing for what was not a very good Worcestshire side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Durham win by 5 wickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 24 April, 2010 Share Posted 24 April, 2010 Is it though? Apart from Dimi and Herath if he ever turns up who else do we have. Jones clearly needs to work still on his fitness and I assume Cork is mainly going to play one dayers. Taking Jones out the equation, it is still a much weakened attack for me. Corky would be in my Championship every game. Not just for his bowling, but he also chips in with very useful runs down the order. He's also clearly a leader in the dressing room. Dimi is also a huge loss to our bowling attack as well. He would have been ideal today in the Durham run chase. Looking at the seamers who have been playing so far, Griffiths, Kabir, Tomlinson and especially Ervine all stray it around. The line up really lacks a 'control' guy, and once Dimi is fit again he should slot right in. As well as those two then, you add in one of the overseas spinners, and then that's pretty much half the attack. As far as the batting goes, with Lumb back in for Benham, and then Dimi in for someone else, the line up looks very solid and much more balanced than it has done in the last 2 games. Carbs, Adams, Lumb, McKenzie, Pothas, Ervine, Dimi, Cork, Kabir, Tomlinson, Briggs. That looks a very very good championship side, and i haven't even included one of the overseas spinners. I'm hopeful that we can still have a successful season, although it may take a month or so to get our full line up available. Until then, continue to play the likes of Vince, Briggs and Griffiths. Frankly, i've been really impressed with all three of them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 25 April, 2010 Share Posted 25 April, 2010 I remain to be convinced about Kabir Ali. Seems good to me K Ali 83.2 18 269 11 24.45 with two five wicket hauls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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