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It was a late-April miracle that the Worcester groundstaff had coaxed New Road into action at all after the pitch was underwater for 39 days across five different floods during the winter. It still bore the scars, however, a verdant outfield that Worcestershire’s New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy called “the slowest outfield he’d ever played cricket on”, and a surface that promised great bounty to the bowlers.
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And, in a match played at double-speed, it was injury-hit Durham who came out the best with a six-wicket win in a game where the highest individual score was 42. Twenty wickets fell on the second, and final, day, as first Durham were bundled out for 136, and then a hyperactive Worcestershire limped with chocolate sticks to 81 all out – Ben Raine, unplayable at times, taking four for 20 and Codi Yusuf four for 26. It left Durham chasing 108 for victory. There were hiccups on the way but 20 year old Ben McKinney, rated so highly by England, was resolute in his 34, helped out by twenties from Ollie Robinson, Will Rhodes and Graham Clark.
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Delighted Durham return home to stitch up their walking wounded, while Worcestershire ponder a second successive loss despite taking a first-innings lead.
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Somerset just about kept Surrey in check on an Oval pitch with occasional bite. Surrey’s powerhouse top six, made up of four batters jilted by England and two men in possession, is an ominous sight and Dom Sibley and Rory Burns made excellent progress on a sunny Saturday morning. But, after lunch, Burns was undone on 76 by a spitting delivery by Lewis Gregory which followed him like a homing pigeon, landing on his top glove before flying to slip. Gregory then bowled Ollie Pope for one. Sibley and Jamie Smith batted like fire and ice, until Sibley had a wanton dance at Jack Leach and was bowled for 53. Smith was well caught for 58 and Somerset chipped away, fielding with great panache. Surrey had a lead of 38 at stumps, helped by a huge early evening six from Gus Atkinson, with three wickets in hand.
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Nottinghamshire have victory in sight at Trent Bridge after stretching to a first-innings lead of 131 over Sussex despite Jayden Seales (four for 107) and Ollie Robinson (four for 94) causing some early morning disorder. The valuable late-order run-scrabbling came from Josh Tongue (39 not out) and Liam Patterson-White (42). Tom Haines opened Sussex’s reply and reached his fifty – and 500 runs for the season – with a six, until he was one of three wickets for the Australian Fergus O’Neill, who finishes his excellent spell with Notts at the end of this round. There were two wickets for Farhan Ahmed, and Sussex shuffled to a lead of 64 at stumps, but with only three wickets in hand. Robinson, who bowled 25 overs in Nottinghamshire’s innings, thought Sussex had a chance if they could catch a lead of 150. He also waved in the direction of Rob Key.
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“Obviously, I’d love to play international cricket again and I hope that by bowling these longer spells I can prove I can still do that. I’d just like to put my name back in the hat, really.”
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Martin Andersson showed his former club, Middlesex, just what they were missing after he hit 107 to put Derbyshire in a strong position at the County Ground. Middlesex then lost three early wickets, one of them to Andersson, who also snaffled a catch. Leus du Plooy retired hurt after his right foot was squished by a yorker from Luis Reece.
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Leicestershire and Gloucestershire are still toe to toe after an absorbing day at Bristol. Fifties from Lewis Hill, Ben Cox and Ian Holland helped Leicestershire to a first-innings lead of 10, an excellent result from the doldrums of 37 for four. Dom Goodman collected his first five-wicket haul.
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DIVISION ONE
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Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 300 v Sussex 169 and 195-7
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The Oval: Surrey 321-7 v Somerset 283
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New Road: Durham 136 and 108-4 BEAT Worcestershire 162 and 81 BY SIX WICKETS
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DIVISION TWO
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Derby: Derbyshire 472 v Middlesex 101-3
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Bristol: Gloucestershire 252 and 88-2 v Leicestershire 262
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Good morning from a beautifully sunny Oval, and a huge thank you to whoever owns the rambling jasmine on the Harleyford road which throws sweet perfumes to disguise the traffic fumes.
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It’s marathon day so London is in bubbling spirits, the trains and streets full of supporters. Good luck to everyone running, both in London and in the Manchester Marathon, including Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss raising money for the Ruth Strauss fund, ( and my brother Tom!).
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At opposite ends of the field, two games of football are happening. Play starts here, and everywhere else, at 11am. Pull up a chair, and join us.
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Important Events
Leicestershire needs 143 to win
A significant collapse caused by Gloucestershire; All were 152, and 64 lost eight to the mighty fox this morning. Ian Holland has two each, Hull, Van Beek and Green. Patel and Budinger have one or more to negotiate before lunch.
Tom went, Lanmonby to Lanmonby is to Swirl Divish, Dan Lawrence, the victim of the lunch before the spin. 25 at Somerset 25.
Games on the ground in the county of Derby Although it appears to be drifting towards the draw, Dupurui and Karen have scored 59 since Higgins came out in the first 10 minutes of the morning. Middx 168-4, 304 behind.
Knots It’s not that they’re taking a simple walk to victory that they might have imagined. Simpson (58) and Carson (43) hold this at skip and boundary. Sussex lead moves to 109.
The 8th falls into a well in BristolVan Bren scoops up from Josh Hull with a slip. Gloucestershire has two wickets to play.
Gloucestershire is also I’ve had some batting issues and lost five people in 16 in the first hour. Less knowledge of Green, Ben, he’s on the wicket again. Cameron doesn’t look too energetic for them with just 108 leads beyond Leicestershire, including Cameron in 2.
Somerset’s two innings It starts optimally as Archie Vaughan gets caught up in the back at 0 from Worrall and slowly returns to the pavilion. Somerset 0-1.
Clips to midwicket bring 50 For free-flowing Dan Lawrence, however he just lost Dan Woral. Surry 358-9, 75 lead and I’m hoping for some big hits.
I’m just chatting In Vitushan Ehantaraja Who is at Trent Bridge and he is absolute I’m sure By Farhan Ahmed.
It’s the man Ian Holland again. Pass the defense of Night Watch Mandom Goodman. The Gloucestershire 92 leads 3 and 82. If I could do an inch towards 200…
Atkinson There are too many hoopras and I’m getting caught. Sally Eight Down, Lead 59.
Thank you to Romeo this Oval essay cracks – cabbage patches, communal gardens, etc.
The oval has built a reputation for experimentation and communal living. One of the most famous examples is Bonnington Square, where the throw of stones from the ground in cricket. In the 1970s, this Victorian home cluster was assigned for demolition, but a group of many of their artists, musicians and activists squatters moved the area into a thriving countercultural hub and transformed it. They founded a cooperative, growing vegetables in the communal gardens and founded the yet-born Bonnington Café, an attractive ramshell eatery where charming volunteer chefs cook each night.
Sally descended to a calm Sunday morning start as the music from the oval church service sang the stands. Sally 327-7
Of course on New Road. I heard Worcestershire coach Alan Richardson had resigned yesterday evening.
“We didn’t deal with three innings in the game at all. With such a session, we wouldn’t win many games of cricket. It’s a very unfortunate that we’re in a position of strength, ahead of the game and then lose immediately.
“It’s a shame that we lost two games after we got our first inning lead, but if we’ve never been in the game it becomes a more concern. We put ourselves in a strong position, and it’s just a matter of coming up with ways to ensure we drive those positions home.
“Looking at this game, like the Essex game, it was probably a session that didn’t hit the straps. It didn’t handle three innings well and it did too much.”
Saturday Summary
It was a miracle late April that Worcester Ground Staff actually put the new path into operation after 39 days of pitches underwater in five different winter floods. But it was still wounded, but its lush outfield. WorcestershireNew Zealand’s fast bowler Jacob Duffy called “the slowest outfield he’s ever played cricket,” and called the surface that promised great bounty to the bowler.
And in a match where he played at double speed, he was injured. Durham The highest individual score was 42 years old, as the first Durham was bundled at 136 and then loose Worcester with 81 chocolate sticks. On the last day, there was 42 wickets. There was a hiccup along the way, but 20-year-old Ben McKinney was highly regarded by the UK, and was determined at 34, and helped Ollie Robinson’s 20s, Will Rhodes and Graham Clark.
Rejoice, Durham returns home to sew injuries around, but Worcestershire contemplates his second straight loss despite taking the lead in the first innings.
Somerset It’s almost maintained Sally Sometimes chewing will check the oval pitch. The top six of Surrey’s great powers, owned by four batters and two guys in the Gilt, are ominous sights, with Dom Sibley and Rory Burns making great progress on a sunny Saturday morning. However, after lunch, Burns was reverted to 76 by a spit delivery by Lewis Gregory. Lewis Gregory follows him like a homing pigeon, then lands on his top gloves before sliding. Gregory then bowled Ollie Pope into one. Sibley and Jamie Smith hit like fire and ice. Smith was often caught by 58 people until Sibley danced Wanton in Jack Reach and bowled for 53, while Somerset fielded with a big panache on the Chip Chip Chip Away. Sally had a 38 lead on the stump, helping out six huge evenings from Gus Atkinson, with three wickets.
Nottinghamshire Stretches to the first inning lead of 131 before winning at Trent Bridge Sussex Despite Jaden Shields (4 of 107) and Ollie Robinson (4 of 94), it caused early morning disability. The precious late run club ring came from Josh’s tongue (not 39) and Liam Patterson White (42). Tom Haynes opened up a Sussex response, reaching 50 runs in the season. He finished his great spell with Notts at the end of this round until he was one of Australia’s Fergus O’Neill’s three wickets. Fahan Ahmed had two wickets, and Sussex shuffled to a 64 lead on the stump, but only had three. Robinson bowled 25 overs in Nottinghamshire’s innings and thought Sussex had a chance to score a 150 lead.
“Obviously, I want to play international cricket again. I hope that by bowling these long spells I can still prove that I can do that. I want to bring my name back to my hat.”
Martin Anderson showed his previous club, Middle Sexwhat they were missing after he hit 107 Derbyshire In a strong position on the county ground. Middlesex then lost three early wickets. One of them left Anderson. Louus de Prui retired after his right foot was crushed by Louis Reese’s yoker.
Leicestershire and Gloucestershire After absorption dates in Bristol, you’re still toe down toe. The 50s of Lewis Hill, Ben Cox and Ian Holland helped Leicestershire score the first inning lead of 10. Dom Goodman collected his first five wicket hauls.
Door score
Division 1
Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 300 V Sussex 169 and 195-7
Oval: Sally 321-7 V Somerset 283
A new road: Durham 136 and 108-4 defeated Worcestershire 162 and 81 with six wickets
Division 2
Derby:Derbyshire 472 V Middlesex 101-3
Bristol: Gloucestershire 252 and 88-2 V Leicestershire 262
preamble
Good morning It’s a beautiful, sunny oval shape and I would like to thank anyone who owns the rambling jasmine at Harleyford Road.
It’s a marathon day, so London is full of supporters with its bubbly spirits, trains and streets. Good luck to everyone who runs both London and the Manchester Marathon. Arast Cook and Andrew Strauss are raising funds for the Ruth Strauss Fund (and his brother Tom!).
On the other side of the field, two games of soccer are happening. Play starts here and everywhere at 11am. Pull up the chair and join.
