Dogbert Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Tomarse said: 70-3 further illustrates that Middlesex batted poorly and that we have better spinners. Lets hope post tea isn’t as bad as yesterday.. I definitely think Middlesex batted poorly first time, I do fear they can't be so bad in the second. A lead of under 250 would make me very nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 93/3 lead 187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 I personally think that we aim for a lead of 300 (which may be slightly ambitious!). We should hopefully able to skittle them out in one and a half rain-affected days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Looks like weather is ok tomorrow up until mid afternoon. Thursday at moment looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 50 for Hildreth. Lead over 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Super said: Looks like weather is ok tomorrow up until mid afternoon. Thursday at moment looks good. Close of play is at 5.30 today isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Coppello said: Close of play is at 5.30 today isn't it? Yes think so mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Let's hope that the ECB's Cricket Liaison Officer has seen that this pitch is fine and will make an announcement tonight. Last thing we want is this to drag onto days 3 and 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Super said: Let's hope that the ECB's Cricket Liaison Officer has seen that this pitch is fine and will make an announcement tonight. Last thing we want is this to drag onto days 3 and 4 The radio commentators said that an announcement would be made after close of play today. I think it would be the mother of all WTF moments if issue was taken with the pitch now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Apparently, the complaint was about it being raked, rather than the pitch itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: The radio commentators said that an announcement would be made after close of play today. I think it would be the mother of all WTF moments if issue was taken with the pitch now. The more runs we score, the more we disprove the claim. However, I honestly wouldn't put it past the ECB to side against Somerset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Super said: Apparently, the complaint was about it being raked, rather than the pitch itself? Haven't heard that mentioned by the commentators but they did say that Middlesex didn't want to talk about the pitch at close of play last night. 3 minutes ago, Coppello said: The more runs we score, the more we disprove the claim. However, I honestly wouldn't put it past the ECB to side against Somerset. That's the only thing that worries me. For what it's worth, both the Middlesex and Somerset radio commentators have concurred that it's a non-issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shaw number 1 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 BBC just said the pitch report will be at end of game, waiting to see if Middlesex go down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, john shaw number 1 said: BBC just said the pitch report will be at end of game, waiting to see if Middlesex go down? That worries me if that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Well we're showing there's nothing wrong with it so it will stink if anything comes of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 27, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 The relegation permutations Now that the three sides facing relegation know how many bonus points they've got - the situation becomes a little clearer. Somerset stay up if they beat Middlesex A Middlesex win or draw sends Somerset down Hants would also be safe with a Middlesex win or draw Hants relegated if they lose and Somerset win A Hampshire draw coupled with a Somerset victory sends Middlesex down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Abell out to a reverse sweep! Somerset probably have enough already, but why persist with that shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Finally, a well-deserved century for James Hildreth. Three crisp fours off Finn earlier this morning and now a well-run two to bring up his 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 203/5 lead 297 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbert Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 First bit of rain likely in Taunton in the next 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 12 minutes ago, Dogbert said: First bit of rain likely in Taunton in the next 10 minutes From forecast doubt there will be any play after 2pm. Get to 350 lead quick then declare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 8 down lead 330 just declare now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 27, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 We have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 20/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I missed that one too! Looked up saw no one on screen 'oh must be lunch' then noticed the for 1. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, hodge said: I missed that one too! Looked up saw no one on screen 'oh must be lunch' then noticed the for 1. Ha ha! Superb from leach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbert Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Compton gone! Big wicket that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dogbert said: Compton gone! Big wicket that. Another before the rain arrives would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Didn't even have the stream on that time, was watching England William Hill has Middlesex 14/1 if anyone fancies it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 One plus point for you Somerset fans, now the mighty Pears are back in the big time, you big boys are only playing for one relegation spot next season We've got bottom place in the bag already! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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