PHILINFRANCE Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) One of the umpires has just checked the light metre on the stumps, whilst the other has waved to the pavilion. Are they coming back on - Yep. They are now walking on.. If so, then a quick thrash to get another bonus point and, if the weather is as bad as you say (although it looks fine on my screen) perhaps get stuck in to the Hants batting this evening - COVE would have been useful in this! Edited June 3, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 A draw with Hampshire wouldn't be the worst thing, Gloucestershire have Middlesex and Hampshire, Surrey have us and Hampshire, Hampshire have Gloucestershire and Surrey whereas we have Leicestershire and Surrey. With the other 3 taking points off each other a win vs Leicestershire would put us right in the mix for the top spot you'd have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Not that it is particularly important, but has anybody noticed Keith Barker's bright red socks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 think we would have taken this at 43/5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Super said: think we would have taken this at 43/5! Or even 113/7 - we are currently 277/7, a stand of more than 150! A shame for RvdeM; a bit silly, reckless even, but I think he would have been very deserving of a century. Re. @TomF's AGod comment earlier, I don't think he has yet commented on this particular post, especially as we approach our third batting point. Well.. hope LG and VDM continue to ride their luck and hope, also, for a bit of carnage from MDL and maybe we manage to scrape up to 200? Edited June 3, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Surprisingly, from 43/5, to 113/7, to our highest first innings score of the season, 360 - indeed, without checking, I suspect our highest score of the season. Certainly very entertaining - was anybody on here lucky enough to be present at Taunton today? Fingers crossed the light holds for a few overs this evening. Hey. I've just looked, and we are top of the league. Edited June 3, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 I must admit I’ve finally got used to Somerset’s top order being woeful, especially in the first innings. I used to get wound up but now I just know the middle/bottom order will always dig us out. Incredible really, never known a team like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, TomF said: Usual great write up from Mr Hopps https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-2021-1244186/somerset-vs-hampshire-group-2-1244286/match-report-1 Indeed, I think he might have a soft spot for Somerset . I am glad I’m not the only one who noticed KB’s red soaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Super Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Good start with the ball. 31/3 Edited June 4, 2021 by Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Gloucestershire playing well against their joker again Leicestershire 412-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Lrrr said: Gloucestershire playing well against their joker again Leicestershire 412-7 Struggling now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Super said: Struggling now. Spin seems to be their problem today. Do any of our Glos fans know why Brathwaite isn't playing? Injured, or only a short term contract? I have just seen that Kraigg Brathwaite has left to prepare for West Indies Test Series against South Africa. Glos now 149/8, so unlikely to get a batting point and, moreover, likely to lose, thus limiting them to just the two bowling points. Somerset plus one of Hants/Surrey to qualify? If so, Somerset's points tally against both (assuming we don't lose this current match or the next one against Surrey) will be more favourable than it was/is against Glos. Edited June 4, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 This is looking a bit.like the second half of Somerset's innings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 You can have that one aswell Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Missing Overton and I think in the second innings Leach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Lrrr said: Gloucestershire playing well against their joker again Leicestershire 412-7 They will end up not even qualifying at this rate.. Must have been taking lessons from Fam and co, ****** tossers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 How's that joker game? 45-5 following on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, TomF said: Let’s not forget we’re playing them next At Taunton, so neither team will make a score big enough to follow on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Any idea why our group only involve 4 teams or 2 matches each week when the other 2 groups seem to cope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 That chap from VIZ, Felix Organ, is getting quite a few to turn out of KB's rough. What a shame we don't have Jack Leach to bowl in Hants' second innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, TomF said: 120 or so before close would make tomorrow interesting with potential cloud cover Hmmm. That would leave Hants chasing 400 in a maximum of 96 overs, although some rain is forecast for the morning - probably too much to tempt them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 We scored just 12 runs in the 20 minutes (6 overs) after Goldsworthy was out. If we were/are looking to get a lead of 400 runs, with a maximum of 96 overs tomorrow and rain forecast both this evening and tomorrow (probably reducing that 96 overs), then, with 5 wickets still in hand, why didn't we get Tom Banton, LG, RvdM and/or MdL to have a 6 over thrash? I mean, I appreciate a draw is not a bad result, and a defeat would be quite a blow, but that approach is unbelievably cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Haven't watched but after Gloucestershire's result the game has become very much do not lose, win if possible but make sure Hampshire can't, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Surrey playing each other puts us in the driving seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Haven't watched but after Gloucestershire's result the game has become very much do not lose, win if possible but make sure Hampshire can't, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Surrey playing each other puts us in the driving seat. Of Course, but surely bringing on even just one of the attacking batsman I mentioned above, perhaps MdL, who, even were he to be out first ball, would have changed very little in the overall scheme of things, and might have given us twenty or so extra runs without jeopardising our position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just now, PHILINFRANCE said: Of Course, but surely bringing on even just one of the attacking batsman I mentioned above, perhaps MdL, who, even were he to be out first ball, would have changed very little in the overall scheme of things, and might have given us twenty or so extra runs without jeopardising our position. Perhaps its a case of allowing them to be able to start teeing off tomorrow and try and ride the momentum into taking the field, no idea, but learnt to trust Abell's captaincy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Perhaps its a case of allowing them to be able to start teeing off tomorrow and try and ride the momentum into taking the field, no idea, but learnt to trust Abell's captaincy. Indeed, and there was a match last season, I forget which, when (to my mind) he batted on too long when, if I remember correctly, rain was forecast the next day and we (clearly!) threw away a possible victory due to TA being over cautious. Of course, we won quite comfortably.... Edited June 5, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE embarrassing grammatical/spelling mistake! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) This Glos side annoyingly looked a lot different on a dry pitch that turned. Not only don’t we have a decent spinner, we can’t play spin either. Edited June 5, 2021 by tin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 12 hours ago, tin said: This Glos side annoyingly looked a lot different on a dry pitch that turned. Not only don’t we have a decent spinner, we can’t play spin either. Apart from Hamkond again. I think what we are seeing is what we have known for a few seasons, there is little strength in depth. Take out Brathwaite, Bracey and Van Buuren and we look like the old Glos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, TomF said: Weather forecast looks better for today. Muggy cloud cover might be to our advantage It`s drizzly and overcast down here at the moment but the forecast is for it to brighten up later. It`s very humid too. I can see it being an on/off day TBH and the light could be a factor if the cloud doesn`t lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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