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The first, probably not the last, ball is lost over the wall, Robinson the man to pull Saqib into the park. In the tent, people are remembering the game against Essex last year, where Lancashire just fell short.
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Oh no, Saqib stops in his run up. And again. Jennings and Bohannon run over to check he’s ok. He tries again. Manages to bowl. Please don’t overdo it.
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Hello! Monday morning, mid May, county cricket opening up like a peony, suddenly glorious and beautiful.
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Thanks so much to Jim for helming the blog on Sunday – what an amazing day’s cricket: Crawley’s double century, Robinson (that one)‘s three for 0, Labuschagne’s hundred, Stokes’ five-fer, Surrey’s juggernauting, a first summer century for Rishi Patel, and great intrigue in store today at Chelmsford and Trent Bridge. The weather, from this northern train at least, looks good to go.
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DIVISION ONE
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Chelmsford: Essex 162 and 224-4 v Warwickshire 397 and 94 Essex require 106 runs to win with 6 wickets remaining
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Stanley Park: Lancashire 357 and 353-9-dec v Durham 236 and 134-3 – Durham require 341 runs to win
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Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 235 and 209 v Hampshire 276 and 84-5– Hampshire require 85 runs to win with 5 wickets remaining
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Taunton: Somerset 554 v Kent 128 and 409-5 Kent lead by 33 runs
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The Oval: Surrey 213 and 427 BEAT Worcestershire 128 and 231 BY 281 RUNS
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DIVISION TWO
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Derby: Derbyshire 362 v Northamptonshire 422 and 195-2 – Northants lead by 255 runs with 8 wickets remaining
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Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan 183 and 294-7 v Middlesex 343 – Glamorgan lead by 134 runs with 3 wickets remaining
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Grace Road: Leicestershire 371 and 24-0 v Gloucestershire 706-6 dec – Leics trail by 311 with 10 wickets remaining
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Hove: Sussex 150 and 227 BEAT Yorkshire 195 and 161 BY 21 RUNS
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On a sunshine‑soaked May Sunday, the cricket season got moving for the first time for England and Kent’s Zak Crawley. The willowy opener’s batting is often feast or famine and after a string of low scores – 67 runs from his first seven innings including a duck in the first innings against Somerset – he looked hungry during his second innings at Taunton. Kent needed him, following on after being bundled out for 178 in response to Somerset’s 554. Crawley departed before the close after making 238 off 267 balls, and somewhere Rob Key was smiling.
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Yorkshire fell to a Sussex ram raid at Hove, a nervy fourth innings chase in search of a first victory in six games saw them lose their last four wickets for three runs. Ollie Robinson took three wickets without conceding a run at the death, including the key wicket of Adam Lyth, scraped from the crease for 73 fending off a ball that threatened to whisper sweet nothings to his jugular. Sussex sit atop Division Two.
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Ben Stokes got through plenty of graft for Durham and took five second innings wickets at Blackpool but Lancashire are in command thanks to 155 from Keaton Jennings. The Surrey juggernaut rumbled on ominously as they bruised the Worcestershire “Pears” to win by 281 runs inside three days, Dan Worrall continuing his eye-catching season with a 10-wicket match haul.
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Essex need 106 more runs against Warwickshire with six wickets left, Jordan Cox (77) and Matt Critchley (46) undefeated overnight. Emilio Gay’s unbeaten 89 has put Northamptonshire in control against Derbyshire and a Marnus Labuschagne century sees Glamorgan lead Middlesex by 134 runs with three wickets remaining.
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important events
A very warm day in Blackpool Almost outrageous. Lyon seduces and cajoles. Benkenstein twice came close to cutting into his stumps.
Stats, courtesy of Paul Edwards: Thirteen years ago, Ben Stokes and Dale Benkenstin put together Durham’s current record fourth-wicket partnership, At Chester-le-Street. against Lancashire.
100% off for Jordan Cox!
his 200th to Essex, And this is crucial if Essex are to continue winning with Surrey’s coattails in their teeth. but. but. He fell to the first ball of the day, Che Simmons, who could play Ollie Robinson. And while Essex only need 37, they also just lost Pepper, adding just five more to their total. There are four ticket gates left.
and the first maiden of the day From the cunning Nathan Lyon in Blackpool. There are seagulls overhead, the heat is slowly rising and the Lancashire fields are full of energy.
Easy win for Hampshire and Essex As it turns out: Hunts only need 43 wickets (5 wickets in hand). Essex 63 (with 6 wickets).
oh dear, Luke Wells is unable to grab a flash from David Bedingham at slip. It’s not easy.
Saqib retreated to the pavilion.
And Robinson turned 50. (87 pitches); and now a hundred partnership. Durham needs 278 more to win. Lyon continues to wheel in…
Here in Blackpool Aspinwall’s hectic little spell is over. It’s cool today, so long-sleeved shirts are perfect for this morning. When Saquib Mahmood reappears on the pitch, Lancashire’s physio stands guard with his arms crossed and behind him as if holding a tea towel.
This was Bedingham’s 50th minute of 72 balls and definitely Durham’s first 45 minutes.
Chelmsford’s Nail Biter, C.Ox and Critchley are forgoing the new ball for now: 80 wickets needed, 6 wickets.
Mike Daniels, good morning. In the Grace Road score box (with sandwich?).
“Here we are Grace Road in the big block. One slip, two players short at cover, one short midwicket giving you an idea of the wicket. And Harris was flirting outside the stumps.” But unfortunately.” Leicestershire 43-1, bowler Josh Shaw.
Elsewhere in Div 2:
In Sophia Gardens, Crane and Ul Hassan glamorgan This morning it leads to 164. And Emilio Gay is on the verge of winning his second 100 of the season and cashing in on the big bucks.of Northants Lead 308.
Saquib will be replaced by Ryan in Southend. Who has left? The first ball is another one of those dramatic pound appeals that will have you on one knee pleading. It’s not out.
Injury scare for Saqib Mahmood
Probably the first ball lost but not the last Robinson, the man who drags Saquib over the wall and into the park. Inside the tent, people were reminiscing about last year’s game against Essex, where Lancashire narrowly missed.
Alas, Saqib stopped midway through his run-up. and again. Jennings and Bohannon run to make sure they’re okay. he tries again. He manages to bowl. Please do not strain yourself.
Jennings leads Lancs. And it looks as if Aspinwall, the man of time, will now depart from the North End. Saqub Mahmood stands next to him, brushing the ball off his shirt before handing it to him.
Clear skies over Blackpool Several feathery clouds rolled up and the audience dispersed.
Jim Wallace’s Sunday Recap
On a sunny Sunday in May, the cricket season began for England and England for the first time. Kent’s Zack Crowley.The willowy opener’s batting often had ups and downs, and after a series of low scores, he scored 67 runs in his first seven innings, including a duck in the first innings of the match against somerset – In the second inning against Taunton, he looked hungry. Kent needed him after he was banded out on 178 balls to Somerset’s 554. Crawley made 238 off 267 pitches and left before the end, but somewhere Rob Key was smiling.
yorkshire fell into sussex In the Ram Raid at Hove, they lost their last four wickets for three runs in a nervy fourth-innings chase in search of a first win in six matches. Ollie Robinson took three wickets without allowing a run at his death. That included the crucial wicket of Adam Lyth, who scraped away from the crease for 73 after dodging a ball that almost whispered sweet nothings into the carotid artery. Sussex are at the top of Division Two.
Ben Stokes has undergone many transplants durham He took five wickets in two innings at Blackpool; lancashire Keaton Jennings is in command thanks to his 155.of surrey While they were wounded, the giant man continued walking, making an eerie roar. worcestershire Dan Worrall continued his eye-catching season with a 10-wicket haul as the ‘Pairs’ won by 281 runs in three days.
essex 106 more runs needed warwickshire With six wickets remaining, Jordan Cox (77) and Matt Critchley (46) remained unbeaten on the night.Emilio Gay’s undefeated 89 achieved northamptonshire is controlled against derbyshire And see the century of Marnus Labuschagne glamorgan lead middlesex province 134 runs with 3 wickets remaining.
door score
division 1
Chelmsford: Essex 162, 224-4 vs Warwickshire 397, 94 Essex need 106 runs to win with 6 wickets remaining
stanley park: Lancashire 357 and 353-9-12 vs Durham 236 and 134-3 – Durham needs to concede 341 goals to win.
Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 235 and 209 v Hampshire 276 and 84-5– Hampshire need 85 runs to win with 5 wickets remaining
taunton: Somerset 554 v Kent 128 and 409-5 Kent leads by 33 points
Oval: Surrey 213 and 427 beat Worcestershire 128 and 231 by 281 runs.
division 2
derby: Derbyshire 362 v Northamptonshire 422 and 195-2 – Northants lead by 255 runs with 8 wickets remaining
Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan 183 and 294-7 v Middlesex 343 – Glamorgan lead by 134 runs with 3 wickets remaining
grace road: Leicestershire 371 and 24-0 vs Gloucestershire 706-6 December – Lykes follow with 311, 10 wickets to go.
hove: Sussex 150 and 227 beat Yorkshire 195 and 161 by 21 runs.
preamble
Hello! On a Monday morning in mid-May, the county crickets opened like peonies and suddenly became glorious and beautiful.
A big thank you to Jim for taking the helm of Sunday’s blog – it was a great day of cricket. His double century for Crawley, 3 for 0 for Robinson (that one), Labuschagne’s hundred, Stokes’ 5 fur, Surrey’s huge record, first summer century Rishi Patel and today Chelmsford and Trent Bridge. A big conspiracy awaits. The weather looks nice, at least from this northern train.
