Hampshire versus Somerset

[Leicestersaint]

Somerset are 61 for 1 off 11 overs.

 

I have great hopes that Dawson will do well in this match.

[Leicestersaint]

Tahir - hit for 47 off 6 overs (no wickets!).

 

Currently 166 for 5 off 33

[Leicestersaint]

19 for 8 off 39 - Dawson has 2 for 10 off 3.

 

Am I the only person following this match?

[Weston Saint]

No I am following it as well 197/8 of 40. Excellent recovery by Hampshire after it looked like 260 was possible early on

[Leicestersaint]

Well this is clearly gettable - but our batting is so brittle! Dawson got a good 50 the other day so i am hoping he will contribute - his bowling was good.

[manji]

Im following it.Off for rain we are ahead on D/L. Cant understand why they are so quiet on the Solent commentary about Paul Terrys departure.

[Weston Saint]

Coming back on.

[Leicestersaint]

I don't want to tempt fate but it is looking good - Adams 70 odd not out.

[Leicestersaint]

Adams out ...9 more needed

[Guest Dark Sotonic Mills]

5 wicket win D/L. Up to 3rd in the table...

[manji]

Is it my imagination but are we playing better now Terry has left ?

[wadesmith]

Is it my imagination but are we playing better now Terry has left ?

 

I'm not sure about that, I think Terry was pretty good, I just think it's been a tough year without Warne & Bruce & all the faffing around with Dimi & the IPL and our fielding has been tripe. I think it may not be a bad time for him to leave though. I think that our surge in form is more down to Tahir (although not today) and the dropping of Ervine has made a real difference to our bowling. I really hope we don't go down the championship because with Tomlinson, Tahir (will he be here next season?) Balcombe & Dawson along with what we already have i'm pretty optimistic. Saying that we need some young batsmen to come through the ranks.

[corsacar saint]

Looking up, terrific win. Let us hope this gives us the confidence to do well in the

forthcoming 4 day game against them.[ weather permitting]