Midred

358-8 declared, 417 ahead.

403, is that it then?

101 - 0 in second innings, 160 ahead. How many do we need to bowl them out by tomorrow evening?

Have the players decided to go home and think about the next match - still 13 points ahead?

BBC happily retweeting everything from Essex. Thank goodness the right team is in control!

Can I argue the case for another draw? That'll give us the chance of another freak win! ??

How many overs left this evening?

On another note... I have memories of watching Somerset play a Sunday match against Clevedon cricket club at their ground on Dial Hill in the 60's? I think Somerset had the likes of Brian Langford, Fred Rumsey, a very young Peter Denning and maybe Bill Alley still playing in the team. I assume this was a one off "charity/community match."? Anyone else remember this? Do Somerset have time for these matches now with so many different competitions running during the season?

Yay! 216 all out. Hopefully survive this evening without any shocks.

192 for 6 at tea. Hopefully wrap this up this afternoon!

Essex 50 for 1

These runs are playing havoc with Lewis's bowling figures!

7 down!

BBC website can't cope with the excitement!

32 for 3

Does each team get 4 points for a draw or do they by default just give Hampshire 8 points when they get rained off? ?

Am I right in thinking that you don't get any bonus points in second innings? Might aswell call it a draw and go on to next match.

Rained off til tomorrow now.

Can we appeal about the pitch? ?

There won't be. Apparently playing at the Welbeck colliery cricket club! When it stops raining!

How many overs have Hampshire got left?

No different on radio 5! Great listening to the "friendly" of no consequence!

Who was the commentator? Seemed to spend ages talking about the bowler's run up, the flight of the ball and where the ball was despatched to nearly forgetting to say how many runs had been scored! Is he related to Robert Peston?

Blue blood? Rovers royalty??

I see that Middlesex have become a mediocre mid table second division team. Obviously a lot less appealing than last season! ? ( Fraser out!)