Warwickshire LV= Championship at Edgbaston Loss

 

Day 4 

DOGGED RESISTANCE FROM YOUTH NOT ENOUGH

After "The Catastrophe Cavaliers" effectively hand Bears a win

After fighting so hard for ten sessions, Notts slipped to a disappointing and self-inflicted 170 run defeat against Warwick at sunny Edgbaston with 8.3 overs remaining. With a draw very much to Notts liking, they somewhat foolishly went for a win chasing a distant 309 target at 4.18 RPO. This after Warwick seemingly happy for the draw themselves added 63 in 19.1 overs before being all out, the outstanding Fletcher collecting a further 4 wIckets. Notts simply threw their wickets away on the slow pitch and had lost half their team inside 27 overs. Credit should be given to the inexperienced duo James and Patterson-White for grafting for 106 and 61 balls respectively; but with a long tail the damage had already been done. Slow left armer Danny Briggs taking 4 for 38 off 24.3 overs. Slater, Duckett and Mullaney were all culpable for their own dismissals, Clarke was clearly thought out being stumped off a leg side delivery from Hannon-Dalby which Burgess smartly stumped standing up. Moores was seemingly bowled without playing a shot to a straight ball.

Chappell (City End) and Paterson (Pavilion End)opened the bowling, but after a three over spell Chappell made way for Mullaney. Burgess and Briggs brought up the 100 partnership in 191 balls with a single off Patterson-White who was introduced in the 76th over. Burgess was dismissed later in the same over for 80 caught by Mullaney at first slip after the former Sussex attempted a sweep, 237 for seven. The new ball was taken with Warwick 249 for seven off 80 overs. A run out mix up with Chappell bowling saw Miles run out at the non striker’s end as Slater threw down the stumps direct from cover, 250 for 8 in the 81st over. Fletcher came on the following over. Briggs got to his 50 with a boundary through mid wicket off Fletcher. Next ball Briggs (50) played onto the Bomber, 259 for nine. Liam Norwell was bowled off stump to the rampant Fletcher for 0. Warwickshire 264 all out off 85.1 overs, Hannon-Dalby 4 not out. Fletcher with figures of 4f or 38 was leader of the pack once more.

Notts required 309 off 74 overs at 4.18 RPO, a seemingly impossible target on the sluggish, albeit with clear blue skies offering the best batting conditions of the contest. In the fourth over a brisk delivery from Norwell found the edge of Hameed's (2) bat as keeper Burgess took the catch, eight for one in the 4th over. Briggs bowled the last over before lunch, Notts 34 for one off 8 overs at the interval with Slater on18 and Duckett on 14.

It was all unravel after lunch through poor game management from Notts. In the second over after the interval, Duckett (23)donated his wicket chipping Briggs straight to Yates at mid wicket, 48 for 2. Adaft waft outside stump saw Slater (27) the next to depart caught Burgess bowled Bresnan, 52 for three in the 11th over. Bresnan took a rest six overs later as Hannon-Dalby returned from the City End. Hannon-Dalby clearly bowling to a plan sent a leg side delivery to Clarke (20) who was stumped by Burgess standing up, 79 for 4 in the 21st over. Mullaney (8) had a brain fade pulling a short ball from Hannon-Dalby straight to Yates at square leg, 89 for five after 26.4 overs. Briggs and Miles were bowling in tandem prior to tea,but James 19 not out and Moores 21 not out, stood firm. Notts 123 for five off 39 overs at the interval.

The dreadful dismissals continued as Moores shouldered arms to Rhodes (City End) and lost his off stump, the third Notts batsman to go this way in the game, 123 for 6 in 43rd over. James (19) survived 107 balls before departing caught behind to Briggs, attempting a cut shot, 129 for seven. Patterson-White on 10 was dropped by Hain at second slip off a ball shot up from Norwell, a regulation chance. Yates bowled a single over of off spin to allow Briggs and Norwell to change ends. Bizarrely Yates then reappeared this time from the City End for the 55th over so Briggs and Norwell could switch ends once more. Chappell surrounded by close fielders was caught at silly point by Hain off Briggs for one, 135 for eight after 60 overs.With 12 overs remaining Norwell had a rest and on came Miles, who with his second ball bowled Patterson-White for 11, 136 for 9. Fletcher was last man to fall bowled by Briggs for one, Notts 138 all out off 65.3 overs at 1742. Much credit for Warwickshire for never giving an inch during the game, but this was a very much a game thrown away from a Notts prospective, a defeat they may regret come mid July. The Bears had therefore doubled Notts in two games where Notts should not have lost. Notts now go to Essex without Hammed and with the home track sure to favour Mr Harmer. Notts, who should have remained top of the table with a bit more tactical nous, are now five points behind Essex as they slip to second. MAG

Day 3

BURGESS BLUNTS NOTTS FIGHTBACK

When Luke Fletcher took two wickets in an over, Notts had the Bears six down with a lead of 178 to put Notts on top, but a stubborn unbeaten seventh wicket partnership between Burgess and Briggs of 65 over the last 22 overs meant Warwick closed with a lead of 245 as the match is still in the balance. 

Wickets have fallen in clusters often when heavy cloud is overhead, batting has seemed easier when the sun is out. With the pitch slow but taking a bit of spin from the Pavilion End, all results are still possible. I would not expect Warwick to declare without a lead which involved a chase of at least four an over, so a target of 320 off roughly 80 overs maybe set on a wicket where sustained high scoring has been difficult. However the weather needs to be factored in, tomorrow predicting wall to wall sunshine, something we have not seen so far in this game. Stars for Notts today where Patterson-White who batted sensibly after Notts wobbled first thing in dank conditions, ideal for swing bowling, and who bowled a long economical spell including a corker to remove Rob Yates. Chappell having switched ends bowled an inspired spell straight after tea, which removed the middle order. Chappell was hostile and handful during this burst. He appears a player so full of promise and with an ideal action who still lacks consistency, perhaps he just needs to believe in himself more? Fletcher so unlucky with the new ball came back and removed Lamb and Bresnan to scupper Warwicks progress, then came the stubborn stand in the final hour.

Dank

On a dank morning with the floodlights on, Clarke got to his 50 off 78 balls off the opening over bowled by Bresnan. Off the second ball of the second over, James (4) was bowled shouldering arms to Craig Miles bowling from the Pavilion End, 177 for 4. A two for Clarke off Bresnan resulted in Notts gaining their first batting point in the 65th over. Joe Clarke departed leg before to Bresnan for a 99 ball 61, 203 for 5 in the 67th over. In the 74th over, Briggs who had just come on from the Pavilion End bowled Mullaney (28) , going for a sweep, off stump, 229 for 6. With the new ball imminent Rhodes brought himself on from the City End and he could believe his luck when Moores (13) presented him with an easy caught and bowled, 237 for seven. A four through fine leg by Chappell off Briggs brought up the second batting point. The new ball was then taken with Notts 250 for seven off 80 overs. Hannon-Dalby (City End) and Norwell (Pavilion End) shared it. In the 85th over, Chappell (12) chipped a ball from Norwell straight to Lamb at mid wicket, 270 for eight. Rhodes returned for the next over as Notts got to lunch on 274 for eight off 90 overs with Patterson-White on 23 and Fletcher on 0.

Fourteen balls after lunch, Fletcher (2) was strangled down the leg side and caught by Burgess as Rhodes picked up his second wicket, 277 for nine. Paterson launched Briggs for six over long on. Patterson -White (36) who had batted well edged an attempted reverse sweep off Briggs to keeper Burgess, Notts 297 all out off 95.2 overs. Dane Paterson 8 not out. Norwell 4 for 64.

Hello sunshine

Warwickshire led by 44 runs and had 66 overs to bat. Fletcher (City End) and Chappell (Pavilion End) opened the bowling. Fletcher was beating the bat once more as the sun finally broke through. Chappell meanwhile was proving expensive conceding four boundaries in his opening three overs. Chappell thought he had Rhodes caught behind but umpire Warren was not impressed. Paterson came on for the 11th over and Patterson-White in the following over as Notts desperately sought a breakthrough as Bears reached 50 for 0 in 14 overs. James had his first bowl three overs later. Patterson-White was bowling well and fully deserved his wicket as he bowled Yates (26) off stump, the left hander not offering a shot, 76 for one in the 20th over. Rhodes hit the returning Fletcher for six over mid wicket and then a boundary in the same over as he raced to 50 in 68 balls. Warwick 95 for one off 24 overs at tea with Rhodes on 53 and Malan on 6.

Chappell (City End) picked up the second wicket when Malan was caught by Patterson-White in the covers for 6, 95 for 2 after 25 overs. The boisterous Brummie crowd of around 1500 cheered the Bears hundred in the 28th over. Chappell got one to lift and he found Hain's (5) edge and Moores took the catch, 113 for three in the 33rd over. Chappell was on fire and he removed Rhodes (63) off bail , 116 for 4 in the 35th over. Six overs later, Paterson replaced Chappell who bowled 3 for 22 in eight overs in his second spell. After 16 overs on the bounce (1 for 26) Patterson-White was replaced at the Pavilion End by Luke Fletcher, Moores standing up to the stumps. With his second ball the crowd was silenced as Lamb departed leg before for 7, 134 for five. Bresnan went for a four ball quack, caught behind by Moores as Fletcher got his second in the over, 134 for six. Fletcher then had to go off for running repairs on a nose bleed. Burgess went on the offensive hitting Paterson for three boundaries in the 47th over. Paterson proved expensive as Burgess and Briggs were proving difficult to remove, Chappell returned with 12 overs remaining and the next over Mullaney had his first bowl of the innings. The 50 partnership between Burgess and Briggs only took 74 balls. Burgess reached his 50 off 75 balls. Mullaney only gave himself two overs before switching ends to the City End. Patterson-White returned from the Pavilion End. Warwick closed on 201 for 6 off 66 overs with Burgess on 61 and Briggs on 16. The game ebb and flowed all day, as both teams traded blows and gave nothing away. Expect the same tomorrow. MAG

Day 2

NOTTS BATTLE AWAY AT BEARS' TOTAL

Fifty for Slater after Bears' last pair hold up visitors, but Paterson eventually bags his 5-fer

Another hard fought day In Birmingham saw Notts close 168 runs behind with seven first innings wickets still standing. Notts successfully achieved maximum bowling points as the outstanding Paterson finished with five wickets. But frustratingly on the sluggish surface Norwell and Hannon-Dalby added 52 for the last wicket to get the Bears a third batting point and an eventual total of 341. Some over zealous umpiring saw 10 overs needlessly lost out of day as a play was held up twice for extremely light rain. Notts though batted well with Hameed and Slater adding 72 for the first wicket. Slater eventually made 77 until perhaps overdoing his aggression a bit fell to catch behind off Norwell who picked up all three wickets to fall. Clarke looking fluent throughout hit an unbeaten 48 as stumps were drawn at 1903 with Notts on 173 for three.

In the fourth over of the morning, Paterson (Pavilion End) picked up his fourth wicket when Briggs (7) edged to Moores who took a fine diving catch to his right, 262 for seven. In the 105th over, Fletcher picked up a deserved wicket when he had Miles (2) caught low down by Slater at backward point, 277 for eight. Norwell hit Fletcher for a six over long off. Lamb's excellent innings of 67 ended as he was caught by substitute Brett Hutton at second slip off Paterson, 289 for nine. A cover driven four by Hannon-Dalby off Paterson saw Warwick to 300 off the last ball of the 110th over. Patterson-White replaced Paterson for the 112th over. Chappell came on from the City End for the following over. Norwell hit Patterson-White for a six over mid wicket as he became increasingly aggressive. A six over long on by Hannon-Dalby off Paterson brought up the 50 partnership for the last wicket off 58 balls. Mullaney came on for the disappointing Chappell for the 119th over. Hannon-Dalby was finally dismissed for 26 as Mullaney took a smart slip catch low to his left off Patterson-White. The last wicket had added 52 runs with Warwickshire 341 all out off 119.1 overs with Liam Norwell 30 not out. Paterson the stand out bowler with 5 for 90.

Tricky spell negotiated 

Hannon-Dalby (City End) and Norwell (Pavilion End) opened the as Notts faced three overs before lunch. Notts 6 for 0 at the interval with Hameed on 5 and Slater on 1.

On, off, off and on

Both Notts openers looked solid after lunch, Rhodes turned to Bresnan for the tenth over. Light rain was falling for 15 or so minutes before the umpires called a halt at 1425 with Notts 28 for 0 off 13.3 overs with Slater on 15 and Hameed on 13.

Play recommenced at 1530 with four overs lost. The 50 stand between Hameed and Slater was achieved in the 21st over. Hannon-Dalby completed an eleven spell from the City End and was replaced by Craig Miles. With Notts 60 for 0 after 27 overs, Norwell returned. Very light rain stopped play once more at 1635 with Notts 72 for 0 off 29 overs with Hameed on 39 and Slater on 33.

Play resumed at 1700, with another six overs lost, and off the second ball of the resumption Hameed shouldered arms and was bowled by Norwell for 39, 72 for one. Off the last ball of the 34th over, Duckett (4) shuffling across his crease was adjudged leg before wicket to Norwell, 78 for two. A pulled four through square leg by Clarke off Norwell brought up the Notts 100 after 38 overs. Next over Miles replaced Hannon-Dalby from the City End and a legside room for Slater brought his half ton off 117 balls. The following over Briggs came on with his slow left arm. Notts were accelerating, Clarke pulling Miles for a square leg six. Rhodes came on for the first time for the 47th over but only bowled two overs as Norwell switched to the City End and was promptly pulled twice to boundary ropes and once over the ropes by Slater in the same over. Norwell got his revenge in the following over as Slater (77 off 160 balls, 11x4, 1x6) edged to keeper Burgess, 156 for three in the 53rd over. With four overs remaining Hannon-Dalby returned but no more wickets fell. Notts closed on 173 for 3 off 60 overs with Clarke on 48 and James on 4.

Sunshine tomorrow?

The crowd was significantly less than Thursday's 1800 attendance. The weather was disappointing with the sun only apparent early on and also made a late appearance in the evening session. Neither team has given the opposition much room and the game has been keenly fought and evenly poised. Both teams deserve credit for how they have batted and bowled.during the first two days. Better weather is forecast for the weekend. MAG

Day 1

SUMMER ARRIVES AT EDGBASTON

Honours end even at the close

A late three wicket burst from Dane Paterson allowed Notts to restore parity as Warwick closed on 250 for 6 after being inserted on a slow pitch with some lateral movement at Edgbaston.

 Zak Chappell came in for Broad but generally disappointed, not quite finding the right length. Fletcher bowled outstandingly once more but gained no reward due to a combination of bad luck, poor umpiring and drop catches. Rhodes, Hain nd Lamb rode their luck at times but should be given ten out of ten for guts and application. The Bears had shown similar resolve when winning at Trent Bridge in April.Left hander Rhodes faced 193 balls for his 91 adding 85 for the third wicket with Sam Hain (61). The pitch was slow with Moores standing up to Fletcher on occasions and the home side only scored at 2.60 RPO.

 With bright sunshine for a lot of the day a good crowd was in attendance. James taking the first wicket removing Yates. Overseas signing Malan got to patient 17 before falling leg before to Mullaney who got the ball to swing in his 11 overs. Warwick dominated the afternoon session until Patterson-White removed Rhodes to the last ball before tea via a smart catch at short leg by Hameed. With Warwick 238 for three in the 90th over, they were well on top but Paterson (3 for 57) once again hit a hot streak removing Hain, Burgess and Bresnan in successive overs.

Missed chances

In the fifth over of the day, Rhodes on 6 was dropped by Moores off Fletcher. Fletcher was again extremely unlucky not to pick up a wicket in his first spell of 6 4 2 0 with Rhodes also surviving a confident leg before shout. Chappell bowled with pace with the new ball,but didn't carry the same threat as Fletcher. Pattinson and James replaced the opening pair. In his first over James removed Yates' (8) off stump, 32 for one off 14 overs. The Bears 50 came up in the 21st over via a boundary for Rhodes off Paterson. Fletcher returned in the 23rd over and had Malan dropped on 2 by Duckett who immediately went off injured with a dislocated finger. Shades of Sibley at Trent Bridge. Mullaney came on from the Pavilion End for the 26th over. Malan was leg before for 17 to the skipper off the last ball before lunch 78 for 2 off 28 overs, Rhodes on 49.

Bears dig-in

Warwick scored 85 runs in the middle session. Rhodes reached his 50 off 90 balls in the first over after lunch with a boundary off Fletcher . In the 35th over Chappell replaced Fletcher. Rhodes and Hain were bedding in with Warwick passing 100 in the 41st over. After a nine over spell (9 2 19 1) either side of lunch, Mullaney replaced himself with James. The following over saw the return of Paterson. A four for Hain off James brought up the 50 partnership in 122 balls. Patterson-White came on from the Pavilion End in the 49th over. No breakthrough looked forthcoming so Fletcher returned for the 57th over. The next over the Warwick 150 came up. On the stroke of tea , Rhodes (91) was caught at short leg by Hameed off Patterson-White. Warwickshire at tea on 163 for three off 63.2 overs with Hain on 28.

Paterson came on bowling straight after tea from the City End but was replaced by James for the 75th over. The new ball was taken by Fletcher and Chappell with Warwick 200 for three after 80 overs. Hain got to his 50 off 159 balls and the 50 partnership between Lamb and himself took 122 balls. After a disappointing three over spell with the second new ball Chappell made way for Paterson. Hain's 179 ball vigil ended as he was leg before to Paterson for 61, 238 for 4 in the 90th over. In his next over Patterson had Burgess leg before for three, 244 for 5. Mullaney came on in the 93rd over. Paterson was on fire now, having Bresnan caught at third slip by Hameed for 0, 248 for 6. Stumps were drawn at 1832 with Warwick 250 for 6 off 96 overs with Lamb on 43 and Briggs on 0.

A fascinating day of cricket where Notts bowled generally well without much luck. Let's hope Duckett is fit to bat. MAG

As predicted, the squad Peter has announced is:

Ben Slater
Haseeb Hameed
Ben Duckett

Joe Clarke

Lyndon James

Steven Mullaney c

Tom Moores x

Liam Patterson-White

Brett Hutton

Luke Fletcher

Dane Paterson

Zak Chappell

Joey Evison

This fixture is a test event for 25% capacity attendance, so plenty of scope for away supporters to make it over to Birmingham having booked their seats.

Haseeb Hameed has been called into the England squad as cover for the games against New Zealand starting at the beginning of next month and will join the England squad camp after this game.