Northern Red Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, TomF said: Sunset stops play - you’ve got to love cricket There are some grounds that are notorious for It, Derby is one. Old Trafford suffered occasionally before they turned the square round a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 What happened to the lime tree at Canterbury that was inside the boundary? I’m guessing it must have died. It was pretty old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 What a ball that was, unplayable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Dear oh dear What are we up to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Completely brainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Good work by the Kent keeper to be fair. We're out of this one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Too many wickets chucked away. Not to take anything away from Qayyam mind, he bowled like his life depended on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Can`t we opt to play in the Northern section so we don`t have to play ******* Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 11 or 12 (can't remember which) wins in a row in T20 for Kent against Somerset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Disappointing, but you were right Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Any fellow reds going to Taunton ? Hopefully see a few down there , on a side note I get the train from nailsea , and arrive in good time for a pre match beer , however now with the floodlights which means a later finish , there’s a train which leaves Taunton at 928. Just as the game is finishing , or the next one is an hour later , I will have my lad with me. So I’ve two choices leave early and leg it to the station or hang around late at night with my lad , what am I to do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) The more sedate side, during what is mainly 20/20 season. Bit of a slow start and at times it was a dicy one, but at the end of Day 1 Gloucestershire 339/7 v Worcestershire- not bad! This is our game in hand and we must make it count. Outground so scoring can be quick but at Cheltenham I'm not so sure it's always the case. Edited July 22, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 22, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 19 hours ago, kivsy said: Any fellow reds going to Taunton ? Hopefully see a few down there , on a side note I get the train from nailsea , and arrive in good time for a pre match beer , however now with the floodlights which means a later finish , there’s a train which leaves Taunton at 928. Just as the game is finishing , or the next one is an hour later , I will have my lad with me. So I’ve two choices leave early and leg it to the station or hang around late at night with my lad , what am I to do ? I'm going down this Sunday with a few friends, we normally drink in the Ale House just down from the station I know what you mean about the dilema getting home, to be honest it has put me off going to the night games at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 348/8 after 100 overs- if we get 350-360 or so and the pitch/conditions are doing a bit that'll suit me. Would hope for 400+ of course but it's a win we need- we'd almost certainly get full bowling points if we win so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, TomF said: Good start. Win here would put you right back in the mix Listening on the radio, sounds promising- a win would put us joint 2nd with Glamorgan- a full bonus point one would've been up to 2nd but given tomorrow will be hot best to try to strike early today, maybe try to be batting by tomorrow under the sun to set a major target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Listening on the radio, sounds promising- a win would put us joint 2nd with Glamorgan- a full bonus point one would've been up to 2nd but given tomorrow will be hot best to try to strike early today, maybe try to be batting by tomorrow under the sun to set a major target. Good start for us, but there's always some bugger gets runs 130 odd for five at tea. Would you enforce follow on,( I always would ) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Good start for us, but there's always some bugger gets runs 130 odd for five at tea. Would you enforce follow on,( I always would ) ? Follow on (not seen the score since tea so dunno but am guessing) now looks highly unlikely but I wouldn't have been so sure- given the heat and humidity Tuesday- wear them down in the field in the hot sun and stick them in- if we're not bowled out due to a deteriorating pitch- for somewhere for maybe a tricky 8-10 overs at the end. Danger when its hot is bowlers run ragged, run ragged in the field then it's your side who has that tricky 8-10 overs at the end and maybe a collapse- pitches don't often deteriorate in the same way as the past but maybe it's different atm. Edited July 22, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 21/07/2019 at 15:37, kivsy said: Any fellow reds going to Taunton ? Hopefully see a few down there , on a side note I get the train from nailsea , and arrive in good time for a pre match beer , however now with the floodlights which means a later finish , there’s a train which leaves Taunton at 928. Just as the game is finishing , or the next one is an hour later , I will have my lad with me. So I’ve two choices leave early and leg it to the station or hang around late at night with my lad , what am I to do ? Why is it in these situations, which I often find myself in at football and cricket, the game is never a one sided affair with a certain result obvious well before the end, meaning you can sneak away quickly yo catch that early train? No, you can guarantee it'll go to the wire with the final over taking 15 minutes as the fielding captain makes 50 fielding changes per ball. With T20 it always feels a bit worse missing a bit as it's so short anyway but I can understand it if you have your lad with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 4 batting and 3 bowling bonus points. At worst- talking worst case scenario that is if we lose we will be a mere 3 points off the top 3. Win and we'll be joint 2nd, separated only by draws/defeat ratio so a win is very important. Draw and we'll be nestled in between 2nd and the chasing pack albeit with a small margin ahead. Edited July 23, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Glos playing a bit like a typical Somerset side (of old). Firstly they allow Worcs a near 50 run last wicket stand, and they are now three down for 35 in their second innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Glos playing a bit like a typical Somerset side (of old). Firstly they allow Worcs a near 50 run last wicket stand, and they are now three down for 35 in their second innings. That 50 partnership could've swung momentum- we're currently 175 ahead with 5 wickets left- without that last wicket partnership we'd be well ahead and wondering what time to declare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: That 50 partnership could've swung momentum- we're currently 175 ahead with 5 wickets left- without that last wicket partnership we'd be well ahead and wondering what time to declare. The way things are going currently, I should have thought just before lunch tomorrow - if you are still batting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: The way things are going currently, I should have thought just before lunch tomorrow - if you are still batting. A draw would take us into 3rd in fact- balance trying to win with trying not to lose, but the pitch doesn't sound so easy so hopefully before then- if indeed we're still batting. Cricinfo says 20.3 overs left- if we could tick along at 2.5-3 an over then we'd be nearly 250 on by the close. Have a bash in the morning- 80 overs to try to win? Edited July 23, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Anyone watching T20 Surrey v Middlesex Malan taking the big heads apart 130-0 11 overs Malan awesome Taken Batty for 35 in his first two overs .....shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Anyone watching T20 Surrey v Middlesex Malan taking the big heads apart 130-0 11 overs Malan awesome Taken Batty for 35 in his first two overs .....shame Oh well never mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 But they've got 9 internationals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Lead of 241 with 2 wickets left- not sure it's enough yet. 87 overs left- fair to say both sides will have ambitions for the win. 246 all out- 81 overs in which to get them. Or more hopefully for us to get 10 wickets. Edited July 24, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Lead of 241 with 2 wickets left- not sure it's enough yet. 87 overs left- fair to say both sides will have ambitions for the win. 246 all out- 81 overs in which to get them. Or more hopefully for us to get 10 wickets. In the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 24, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: In the balance. 109 more to win with 6 wickets in hand. Minimum 38 overs Should really only be one winner from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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