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Day 4
Notts gained an honorable draw at Cardiff today, only losing three wickets all day before the players shook hands at 1743 with 9.2 overs left to be bowled.
On a day of near continuous sunshine, Notts called for the heavy roller before play and this helped to further deaden the slow surface. Hogan bowled the first opening over of the day. In the 2nd over, Montgomery (3) was adjudged LBW by umpire Adnan to a delivery from Harris (Cathedral Road End) that looked to be heading passed the leg stump, 21 for 2. Lloyd rotated his bowlers with Harris looking the most menacing. Salter was given a long bowl from the Taff End but carried little threat. Slater and Clarke looked in no trouble but five minutes before lunch, Ingram was brought on and with his fourth delivery had Slater (48) caught and bowled moving to his right, 87 for 3. Lunch was taken with Notts 88 for 3 off 39 overs with Clarke on 35 and James on 1.
Lloyd continued to rotate his bowlers. Clarke got to his 50 off 98 balls with a single off Harris in the 45th over. Ingram returned mid afternoon and created a bit of drama getting a few balls to turn with his leg spin. Clarke and James stood firm and batted through the session. Notts got to tea on 184 for 3 off 69 overs with Clarke on 95 and James on 39.
Carlson came on straight after the interval bowling off spin and with first ball had Clarke caught behind by Cooke for 95 off 155 balls (14x4), 184 for 4. Clarke clearly did not think he got the edge to the delivery, but umpire Newell had no hesitation in immediately raising his finger. Clarke had batted well and followed up his pleasing performance behind the stumps as temporary keeper with an important innings. A leg glance for 3 off the returning Ingram saw James to 50 off 132 balls in the 76th over. The new ball was taken with Notts on 221 for 4 off 80 overs. Neser bowled an excellent first over with the new cherry, Mullaney surviving two LBW shouts and edging one for four. Hogan was his partner and Mullaney did well to keep out a yorker bowled by the veteran. In the 87th over, Harris replaced Neser from the Cathedral Road End and thought he had Mullaney caught behind when on 20, umpire Adnan disagreed. The game was now in its dying embers. The last hour started at 1720 with David Lloyd bringing himself on from the Taff End. Salter came back for the 93rd over and for the following over Carlson came back. James hit Carlson for four and immediately the captains shook hands with Notts 259 for 4 off 95.4 overs. James who had had a superb match finished unbeaten on 76 off 192 balls with 10 boundaries. Calm and unflustered throughout it was high class innings. Mullaney finished on 28 not out off 81 balls.
Although the pitch still had some uneven bounce it had got slower and slower and Glamorgan bowlers struggled to make the expected impact today. The home team may regret delaying their declaration and not having more than 9 overs at Notts last night. Notts gained 13 points from the fixture and lead the table by 21 points over second placed Middlesex, Glamorgan are third place a further point behind. All three teams have played nine games. Notts head for Derby next Tuesday where another slow wicket is likely. MAG
CLARKE and JAMES FRUSTRATE GLAMORGAN
as Notts earn a deserved draw
On a day of near continuous sunshine, Notts called for the heavy roller before play and this helped to further deaden the slow surface. Hogan bowled the first opening over of the day. In the 2nd over, Montgomery (3) was adjudged LBW by umpire Adnan to a delivery from Harris (Cathedral Road End) that looked to be heading passed the leg stump, 21 for 2. Lloyd rotated his bowlers with Harris looking the most menacing. Salter was given a long bowl from the Taff End but carried little threat. Slater and Clarke looked in no trouble but five minutes before lunch, Ingram was brought on and with his fourth delivery had Slater (48) caught and bowled moving to his right, 87 for 3. Lunch was taken with Notts 88 for 3 off 39 overs with Clarke on 35 and James on 1.
Lloyd continued to rotate his bowlers. Clarke got to his 50 off 98 balls with a single off Harris in the 45th over. Ingram returned mid afternoon and created a bit of drama getting a few balls to turn with his leg spin. Clarke and James stood firm and batted through the session. Notts got to tea on 184 for 3 off 69 overs with Clarke on 95 and James on 39.
Carlson came on straight after the interval bowling off spin and with first ball had Clarke caught behind by Cooke for 95 off 155 balls (14x4), 184 for 4. Clarke clearly did not think he got the edge to the delivery, but umpire Newell had no hesitation in immediately raising his finger. Clarke had batted well and followed up his pleasing performance behind the stumps as temporary keeper with an important innings. A leg glance for 3 off the returning Ingram saw James to 50 off 132 balls in the 76th over. The new ball was taken with Notts on 221 for 4 off 80 overs. Neser bowled an excellent first over with the new cherry, Mullaney surviving two LBW shouts and edging one for four. Hogan was his partner and Mullaney did well to keep out a yorker bowled by the veteran. In the 87th over, Harris replaced Neser from the Cathedral Road End and thought he had Mullaney caught behind when on 20, umpire Adnan disagreed. The game was now in its dying embers. The last hour started at 1720 with David Lloyd bringing himself on from the Taff End. Salter came back for the 93rd over and for the following over Carlson came back. James hit Carlson for four and immediately the captains shook hands with Notts 259 for 4 off 95.4 overs. James who had had a superb match finished unbeaten on 76 off 192 balls with 10 boundaries. Calm and unflustered throughout it was high class innings. Mullaney finished on 28 not out off 81 balls.
Although the pitch still had some uneven bounce it had got slower and slower and Glamorgan bowlers struggled to make the expected impact today. The home team may regret delaying their declaration and not having more than 9 overs at Notts last night. Notts gained 13 points from the fixture and lead the table by 21 points over second placed Middlesex, Glamorgan are third place a further point behind. All three teams have played nine games. Notts head for Derby next Tuesday where another slow wicket is likely. MAG
Day 3
Glamorgan are strongly placed for victory as the game enters the last day at Sophia Gardens with Notts on 19 for 1 after 9 overs chasing a nominal 455 to win. The Glamorgan opening bowlers Hogan and Neser have extracted much more pace and bounce on the slow deck then the rather pedestrian by comparison Notts trio of Fletcher, Hutton and Paterson.
On a sunny morning Byrom and Lloyd made untroubled progress with Byrom reaching his 50 off 86 balls against the Notts pace trumiviate. A leg glance for four by Byrom off Fletcher saw Glamorgan to 100 off 29 overs. Lloyd followed his partner to 50 off 103 balls with a single off Patterson-White. Notts looked decidedly hangdog with the ball and the field with three separate instances, two involving Paterson and one involving Fletcher, of simple boundary stops being let through their legs for fours. Byrom lofted Patterson-White for 6; the ball ending up in the River Taff. A leg side single for Byrom off Evison saw him to his ton off 154 balls. On the stroke of lunch, Lloyd (60) edged Hutton to Montgomery at slip, a very unexpected wicket. Glamorgan 172 for 1 off 46.2 overs with Byrom on 101 at the first interval having scored 119 runs in the session. There were a few instances of uneven bounce but the Notts bowlers weren't getting the same life out of the pitch that Hogan, Neser and Harris did yesterday. The sultry cloudy conditions from 24 hours earlier had been replaced by wall to wall sunshine.
Notts looked more livelier after lunch with Mullaney and Patterson-White having long spells with the ageing ball. Byrom was dropped on 131 a caught and bowled chance to Dane Paterson. In the following over, Ingram also had a life on 27, dropped by Clarke standing up to Mullaney. Ingram soon departed caught by Clarke off Patterson-White for 33, 248 for 2 in the 61st over. In his following over Patterson-White removed Eddie Byrom (144) leg before, the left hander attempting a reverse sweep, 253 for 3. Byrom's fine innings lasted 204 balls with 21 fours and one six. Carlson (2) snicked Mullaney to Clarke, who took his second catch standing up, 262 for 4 after 68 overs. At tea, Glamorgan 302 for 4 off 81 overs with Northeast on 30 and Root on 21, but Mullaney was proving very difficult to hit as Glamorgan's run charge was slowed
After tea Glamorgan were more concerned with personal milestones rather than really putting their foot on the accelerator, the end result was the declaration was delayed and happened 10 overs later they it should have. Notts wisely decided not to take the new ball on the basis that the older one was much harder to hit.
Northeast hit Mullaney for 6 over mid wicket in the 88th over. In the following over, Northeast got to 50 off 96 balls with a leg side boundary off Patterson-White. Northeast hit Patterson-White for six over mid wicket in the 91st over. Fletcher returned for Mullaney for the following over and then Patterson-White was given a rest for Paterson. Both seamers decided to bowl a surfeit of short slow wide balls with nine men on the boundary to curb the run scoring.
Root was dropped on 44 by the diving Evison in the covers off Paterson, a very difficult chance. Northeast got to his 100 off 133 balls with a single off Fletcher. Off the next ball, Root (53) top edged Fletcher and Clarke took the catch, 409 for 5. Glamorgan finally declared at 1731 at 421 for 5 declared off 101.3 overs with Northeast on 105 off 137 balls (8x4, 2x6) and Cooke on 7. Mullaney (20 2 45 1) had played a major part in delaying the declaration.
Notts needed 455 to win off 109 overs. It took Glamorgan only 12 balls to take their first wicket, Hameed bowled by Hogan (Taff End) for 1, 2 for 1. Hogan had angled the ball across Hameed but the ball had appeared to do nothing. Hogan and his opening partner Neser looked in a different class to what we had seen for most of the day but Slater on 15 and Montgomery on 3. Notts face an uphill task tomorrow to stave off defeat with conditions expected to be cloudier and cooler than today and the pitch, particularly from the Cathedral Road End having uneven bounce. The big question will the slow surface get even slower tomorrow?
GLAMORGAN ADVANCING TO VICTORY
Glamorgan are strongly placed for victory as the game enters the last day at Sophia Gardens with Notts on 19 for 1 after 9 overs chasing a nominal 455 to win. The Glamorgan opening bowlers Hogan and Neser have extracted much more pace and bounce on the slow deck then the rather pedestrian by comparison Notts trio of Fletcher, Hutton and Paterson.
On a sunny morning Byrom and Lloyd made untroubled progress with Byrom reaching his 50 off 86 balls against the Notts pace trumiviate. A leg glance for four by Byrom off Fletcher saw Glamorgan to 100 off 29 overs. Lloyd followed his partner to 50 off 103 balls with a single off Patterson-White. Notts looked decidedly hangdog with the ball and the field with three separate instances, two involving Paterson and one involving Fletcher, of simple boundary stops being let through their legs for fours. Byrom lofted Patterson-White for 6; the ball ending up in the River Taff. A leg side single for Byrom off Evison saw him to his ton off 154 balls. On the stroke of lunch, Lloyd (60) edged Hutton to Montgomery at slip, a very unexpected wicket. Glamorgan 172 for 1 off 46.2 overs with Byrom on 101 at the first interval having scored 119 runs in the session. There were a few instances of uneven bounce but the Notts bowlers weren't getting the same life out of the pitch that Hogan, Neser and Harris did yesterday. The sultry cloudy conditions from 24 hours earlier had been replaced by wall to wall sunshine.
Notts looked more livelier after lunch with Mullaney and Patterson-White having long spells with the ageing ball. Byrom was dropped on 131 a caught and bowled chance to Dane Paterson. In the following over, Ingram also had a life on 27, dropped by Clarke standing up to Mullaney. Ingram soon departed caught by Clarke off Patterson-White for 33, 248 for 2 in the 61st over. In his following over Patterson-White removed Eddie Byrom (144) leg before, the left hander attempting a reverse sweep, 253 for 3. Byrom's fine innings lasted 204 balls with 21 fours and one six. Carlson (2) snicked Mullaney to Clarke, who took his second catch standing up, 262 for 4 after 68 overs. At tea, Glamorgan 302 for 4 off 81 overs with Northeast on 30 and Root on 21, but Mullaney was proving very difficult to hit as Glamorgan's run charge was slowed
After tea Glamorgan were more concerned with personal milestones rather than really putting their foot on the accelerator, the end result was the declaration was delayed and happened 10 overs later they it should have. Notts wisely decided not to take the new ball on the basis that the older one was much harder to hit.
Northeast hit Mullaney for 6 over mid wicket in the 88th over. In the following over, Northeast got to 50 off 96 balls with a leg side boundary off Patterson-White. Northeast hit Patterson-White for six over mid wicket in the 91st over. Fletcher returned for Mullaney for the following over and then Patterson-White was given a rest for Paterson. Both seamers decided to bowl a surfeit of short slow wide balls with nine men on the boundary to curb the run scoring.
Root was dropped on 44 by the diving Evison in the covers off Paterson, a very difficult chance. Northeast got to his 100 off 133 balls with a single off Fletcher. Off the next ball, Root (53) top edged Fletcher and Clarke took the catch, 409 for 5. Glamorgan finally declared at 1731 at 421 for 5 declared off 101.3 overs with Northeast on 105 off 137 balls (8x4, 2x6) and Cooke on 7. Mullaney (20 2 45 1) had played a major part in delaying the declaration.
Notts needed 455 to win off 109 overs. It took Glamorgan only 12 balls to take their first wicket, Hameed bowled by Hogan (Taff End) for 1, 2 for 1. Hogan had angled the ball across Hameed but the ball had appeared to do nothing. Hogan and his opening partner Neser looked in a different class to what we had seen for most of the day but Slater on 15 and Montgomery on 3. Notts face an uphill task tomorrow to stave off defeat with conditions expected to be cloudier and cooler than today and the pitch, particularly from the Cathedral Road End having uneven bounce. The big question will the slow surface get even slower tomorrow?
A good win for the Second XI. Wickets for Chappell and Ball limiting the target for Notts to chase down. scorecard
Day 2
Glamorgan ended the second day in a strong and commanding position after Notts had calamitous final session at Sophia Gardens today. Standing at 250 for 4 after tea was taken 1.5 overs early due to a light shower and with the new ball 8 overs away Mullaney and Patterson-White inexplicably threw away their wickets. Evison also fell to a soft dismissal in the second over with the new ball. Experienced new ball pair Hogan and Neser quickly gobbled up Montgomery, Fletcher and Paterson as Notts had suddenly lost 6 wickets for 30 runs in 12 mad cap overs. When Notts came out the atmosphere was decidedly flat and Glamorgan openers Lloyd and Byrom made untroubled progress to reach 53 for 0 after 14 overs at stumps, the home team leading by 86 runs.
Hogan and Neser opened in the bowling first thing in cloudy conditions. The day remained humid and sultry throughout with very little sunshine. This was exactly as forecasted and made Notts decision to insert Glamorgan in 29 degree conditions yesterday ever more baffling.
A classic off driven boundary from Hameed off Neser saw Notts to 50 off 17 overs. Harris and Lloyd replaced Hogan and Neser and in his second over, Harris removed Slater's off stump to a delivery that kept low, 64 for 1 in the 21st over. The bounce was to become more erratic from the Cathedral Road End as the day progressed. Montgomery got off the mark with a boundary through point off Harris. The Notts 100 came up in the 29th over with two for Hameed off Harris. Andrew Salter who received his county cap before play this morning replaced Lloyd in the 30th over. Neser returned in the following over. A four through mid wicket by Hameed off Salter saw him to 50 off 85 balls in the 32nd over. Notts got to lunch on 130 for 1 off 40 overs with Hameed on 66 and Montgomery on 28. Notts looking strong.
With the fourth delivery after lunch, Hameed was bowled by Harris for 70 to another delivery that dipped, 135 for 2. A leg glance for four by Clarke off Lloyd and Notts to 150 in the 44th over. Clarke (14) shouldered arms to a delivery from Harris which moved back in,155 for 3 in the 47th over. It was becoming apparent that the surface was deteriorating and Notts having to bat last would need a lead.
Montgomery got to a composed 50 off 108 balls with an off side boundary off Neser in the 57th over. The first batting point was attained in the 59th over. James hit Salter for a straight six in the 62nd over. In the following over, James hooked Hogan for 6. James got to his 50 off 69 balls with a two off Hogan in the 67th over. James attacking innings eneded as he edged Hogan to Lloyd at first slip, 233 for 4. The 4th wicket stand was worth 78 in 22 overs, the two youngsters had batted sensibly and had followed up the fine innings by Hameed. In the 72nd over, an off side four by Mullaney off Lloyd got Notts to 250. Rain stopped play at 1549 with Notts on 250 for 4 off 71.5 overs with Montgomery on 68 and Mullaney on 10. Tea was immediately taken.
Play resumed at 1620, little did we know that Notts innings would rapidly unravel due to poor game management from the away side and top class bowling with the new ball by Glamorgan. Mullaney (11) gifted Glamorgan a wicket spooning Harris straight to Byrom on the square leg ropes, 255 for 5 in the 75th over. Another careless shot this time by Patterson-White (13) saw him depart caught low down at short mid wicket by Northeast off Lloyd, 274 for 6 in the 78th over. Both Mullaney and Patterson-White needed to be still there with the new ball imminent.
The new ball was taken with Notts 278 for 6 after 80 overs. Evison (2) was strangled down the legside by Hogan, keeper Cooke taking the catch. Another soft dismissal, 280 for 7 in the 82nd over. Montgomery fine innings ended as he played onto to Neser for memorable debut knock of 80 off 166 balls (9x4), 284 for 8 in the 83rd over. Fletcher never looked comfortable and he hit Hogan to Byrom in the covers to depart for a duck, 285 for 9 in the 86th over. Paterson lasted three balls being emphatically bowled by Hogan for 0. Notts 285 all out off 86 overs, Hutton 2 not out. Hogan 4 for 47 and Harris 4 for 65. Glamorgan led by 33 runs on first innings.
Glamorgan called for the heavy roller to deaden the pitch but the Notts opening pair of Fletcher (Cathedral End) and Hutton looked pedestrian by comparison to Hogan and Neser. Paterson came on initially from the Taff End after a three over burst from Hutton, but he was then switched to the Cathedral Road End. All was to no avail as Lloyd (21 not out) and Byrom (28 not out) made comfortable progress as Glamorgan reached 53 for 0 at the close.
For the second day in succession Glamorgan had fought back in the third session. They now have Notts well and truly on the floor and a lead of 250 plus should be enough for them win the contest. After fine innings by James and Hameed and marvellous debut knock by Montgomery, the Notts lower middle order had let the team down badly. Notts need to regroup overnight and hope to make rapid in roads into the Glamorgan line up early tomorrow before it is too late. MAG
NOTTS SURRENDER ADVANTAGE, LEAVING GLAMORGAN AHEAD
Glamorgan ended the second day in a strong and commanding position after Notts had calamitous final session at Sophia Gardens today. Standing at 250 for 4 after tea was taken 1.5 overs early due to a light shower and with the new ball 8 overs away Mullaney and Patterson-White inexplicably threw away their wickets. Evison also fell to a soft dismissal in the second over with the new ball. Experienced new ball pair Hogan and Neser quickly gobbled up Montgomery, Fletcher and Paterson as Notts had suddenly lost 6 wickets for 30 runs in 12 mad cap overs. When Notts came out the atmosphere was decidedly flat and Glamorgan openers Lloyd and Byrom made untroubled progress to reach 53 for 0 after 14 overs at stumps, the home team leading by 86 runs.
Hogan and Neser opened in the bowling first thing in cloudy conditions. The day remained humid and sultry throughout with very little sunshine. This was exactly as forecasted and made Notts decision to insert Glamorgan in 29 degree conditions yesterday ever more baffling.
A classic off driven boundary from Hameed off Neser saw Notts to 50 off 17 overs. Harris and Lloyd replaced Hogan and Neser and in his second over, Harris removed Slater's off stump to a delivery that kept low, 64 for 1 in the 21st over. The bounce was to become more erratic from the Cathedral Road End as the day progressed. Montgomery got off the mark with a boundary through point off Harris. The Notts 100 came up in the 29th over with two for Hameed off Harris. Andrew Salter who received his county cap before play this morning replaced Lloyd in the 30th over. Neser returned in the following over. A four through mid wicket by Hameed off Salter saw him to 50 off 85 balls in the 32nd over. Notts got to lunch on 130 for 1 off 40 overs with Hameed on 66 and Montgomery on 28. Notts looking strong.
With the fourth delivery after lunch, Hameed was bowled by Harris for 70 to another delivery that dipped, 135 for 2. A leg glance for four by Clarke off Lloyd and Notts to 150 in the 44th over. Clarke (14) shouldered arms to a delivery from Harris which moved back in,155 for 3 in the 47th over. It was becoming apparent that the surface was deteriorating and Notts having to bat last would need a lead.
Montgomery got to a composed 50 off 108 balls with an off side boundary off Neser in the 57th over. The first batting point was attained in the 59th over. James hit Salter for a straight six in the 62nd over. In the following over, James hooked Hogan for 6. James got to his 50 off 69 balls with a two off Hogan in the 67th over. James attacking innings eneded as he edged Hogan to Lloyd at first slip, 233 for 4. The 4th wicket stand was worth 78 in 22 overs, the two youngsters had batted sensibly and had followed up the fine innings by Hameed. In the 72nd over, an off side four by Mullaney off Lloyd got Notts to 250. Rain stopped play at 1549 with Notts on 250 for 4 off 71.5 overs with Montgomery on 68 and Mullaney on 10. Tea was immediately taken.
Play resumed at 1620, little did we know that Notts innings would rapidly unravel due to poor game management from the away side and top class bowling with the new ball by Glamorgan. Mullaney (11) gifted Glamorgan a wicket spooning Harris straight to Byrom on the square leg ropes, 255 for 5 in the 75th over. Another careless shot this time by Patterson-White (13) saw him depart caught low down at short mid wicket by Northeast off Lloyd, 274 for 6 in the 78th over. Both Mullaney and Patterson-White needed to be still there with the new ball imminent.
The new ball was taken with Notts 278 for 6 after 80 overs. Evison (2) was strangled down the legside by Hogan, keeper Cooke taking the catch. Another soft dismissal, 280 for 7 in the 82nd over. Montgomery fine innings ended as he played onto to Neser for memorable debut knock of 80 off 166 balls (9x4), 284 for 8 in the 83rd over. Fletcher never looked comfortable and he hit Hogan to Byrom in the covers to depart for a duck, 285 for 9 in the 86th over. Paterson lasted three balls being emphatically bowled by Hogan for 0. Notts 285 all out off 86 overs, Hutton 2 not out. Hogan 4 for 47 and Harris 4 for 65. Glamorgan led by 33 runs on first innings.
Glamorgan called for the heavy roller to deaden the pitch but the Notts opening pair of Fletcher (Cathedral End) and Hutton looked pedestrian by comparison to Hogan and Neser. Paterson came on initially from the Taff End after a three over burst from Hutton, but he was then switched to the Cathedral Road End. All was to no avail as Lloyd (21 not out) and Byrom (28 not out) made comfortable progress as Glamorgan reached 53 for 0 at the close.
For the second day in succession Glamorgan had fought back in the third session. They now have Notts well and truly on the floor and a lead of 250 plus should be enough for them win the contest. After fine innings by James and Hameed and marvellous debut knock by Montgomery, the Notts lower middle order had let the team down badly. Notts need to regroup overnight and hope to make rapid in roads into the Glamorgan line up early tomorrow before it is too late. MAG
Day 1
DAY ONE ENDS LEVEL ON POINTS
Glamorgan will probably the happier of the the teams after being put into today at sultry Sophia Gardens and making 318 all out after at one stage being 220 for 7. Notts facing a tricky nine overs from the Aussie pair Neser and Hogan closed on 19 without loss.
With Moores ill and Duckett called up by the Lions and Pattinson on paternity leave. Evison and Hutton returned to the eleven and there was a Notts first-class debut for batsman Matt Montgomery, the 666th person to play in first class cricket for Notts. Joe Clarke donned the gloves.
Fletcher (Cathedral Road End) and Hutton opened the bowling in warm sunshine. In the fifth over, Fletcher had Lloyd (6) plumb leg before, 10 for 1. Dane Paterson replaced Hutton in the 8th over. In the following over, Ingram cover drove Fletcher for three successive boundaries. He was replaced by Hutton and Ingram made it five fours in a row as he hit Hutton for two consecutive driven boundaries. Hutton got a delivery to lift and move away and Ingram (34) edged him into Clarke's gloves, 62 for 2 in the 15th over. Ingram had looked to be in fine form, a key wicket. A well pitched delivery from Paterson hit Byrom (24) on the boot and he departed LBW, 76 for 3 in the 18th over. Evison was given a two over burst from the Cathedral Road End , but was replaced by Patterson-White in the 25th over. The Glamorgan 100 came up in the 26th over. Glamorgan got to lunch on 103 for 3 off 28 overs with Northeast on 26 and Carlson on 10. An even morning session. The Notts attack had got the Glamorgan top order playing and missing early doors but batting had become easier as the ball lost its shine.
Northeast and Carlson looked comfortable after lunch with Northeast getting to his 50 off 75 balls in the 40th over with a single off Hutton. In the 44th over, Hutton bowling from the Taff End had Northeast leg before for 56, 163 for 4. The 4th wicket had added 87 in 26 overs.
Carlson (46) edged Hutton to Montgomery at first slip who took the catch at the second attempt falling back, 180 for 5 in the 48th over. Root (12) was caught low down at slip by Hutton off Paterson, 193 for 6 in the 56th over. A cover driven boundary by Cooke off Paterson brought up the Glamorgan 200 in the 58th over. Cooke (13) was caught by Clarke standing up to Mullaney who had just returned for a new spell, 220 for 7 after 62 overs. Glamorgan got to tea on 224 for 7 off 64 overs with Neser on 20 and Salter on 1. Very much Notts session.
As they had done in April, the Glamorgan tail led a fightback in the third session adding 98 for the last three wickets as Neser, Salter and Harris all played attacking cameos. The Glamorgan 250 came up in the 71st over. Neser's (42) 51 ball innings came to an end when he lost his middle stump to Mullaney, 257 for 8 in the 72nd over. Salter was dropped on 15 by Hutton diving low down to his right at slip off Evison. The youngster (9 0 35 0) having a disappointing day with the ball.
Salter hit Patterson-White for a six over long on. The new ball was taken with Glamorgan 288 for 8 after 80 overs. Salter (35) top edged an attempted pull shot off Hutton and was caught at mid wicket by Hameed, 296 for 9 in the 82nd over. A pulled four by Harris off Hutton later in the same over saw Glamorgan to 300. Harris was the last wicket to fall caught by Evison at mid off, the second wicket of the innings for Fletcher, Glamorgan 318 all out off 84.2 overs., Hutton (4 for 76) the pick of the bowlers in the searing heat. Notts had bowled a disciplined line and length for most of the day, Patterson-White not getting much turn in his 14 wicket less overs.
Hameed (8 no) and Slater (10 no) had nine overs to survive, and played and missed a few times as stumps were drawn at 1834 with Notts on 19 for 0.
A crowd of around 750 had watched on with a good many supporting Notts in very hot conditions. MAG
With Moores ill and Duckett called up by the Lions and Pattinson on paternity leave. Evison and Hutton returned to the eleven and there was a Notts first-class debut for batsman Matt Montgomery, the 666th person to play in first class cricket for Notts. Joe Clarke donned the gloves.
Fletcher (Cathedral Road End) and Hutton opened the bowling in warm sunshine. In the fifth over, Fletcher had Lloyd (6) plumb leg before, 10 for 1. Dane Paterson replaced Hutton in the 8th over. In the following over, Ingram cover drove Fletcher for three successive boundaries. He was replaced by Hutton and Ingram made it five fours in a row as he hit Hutton for two consecutive driven boundaries. Hutton got a delivery to lift and move away and Ingram (34) edged him into Clarke's gloves, 62 for 2 in the 15th over. Ingram had looked to be in fine form, a key wicket. A well pitched delivery from Paterson hit Byrom (24) on the boot and he departed LBW, 76 for 3 in the 18th over. Evison was given a two over burst from the Cathedral Road End , but was replaced by Patterson-White in the 25th over. The Glamorgan 100 came up in the 26th over. Glamorgan got to lunch on 103 for 3 off 28 overs with Northeast on 26 and Carlson on 10. An even morning session. The Notts attack had got the Glamorgan top order playing and missing early doors but batting had become easier as the ball lost its shine.
Northeast and Carlson looked comfortable after lunch with Northeast getting to his 50 off 75 balls in the 40th over with a single off Hutton. In the 44th over, Hutton bowling from the Taff End had Northeast leg before for 56, 163 for 4. The 4th wicket had added 87 in 26 overs.
Carlson (46) edged Hutton to Montgomery at first slip who took the catch at the second attempt falling back, 180 for 5 in the 48th over. Root (12) was caught low down at slip by Hutton off Paterson, 193 for 6 in the 56th over. A cover driven boundary by Cooke off Paterson brought up the Glamorgan 200 in the 58th over. Cooke (13) was caught by Clarke standing up to Mullaney who had just returned for a new spell, 220 for 7 after 62 overs. Glamorgan got to tea on 224 for 7 off 64 overs with Neser on 20 and Salter on 1. Very much Notts session.
As they had done in April, the Glamorgan tail led a fightback in the third session adding 98 for the last three wickets as Neser, Salter and Harris all played attacking cameos. The Glamorgan 250 came up in the 71st over. Neser's (42) 51 ball innings came to an end when he lost his middle stump to Mullaney, 257 for 8 in the 72nd over. Salter was dropped on 15 by Hutton diving low down to his right at slip off Evison. The youngster (9 0 35 0) having a disappointing day with the ball.
Salter hit Patterson-White for a six over long on. The new ball was taken with Glamorgan 288 for 8 after 80 overs. Salter (35) top edged an attempted pull shot off Hutton and was caught at mid wicket by Hameed, 296 for 9 in the 82nd over. A pulled four by Harris off Hutton later in the same over saw Glamorgan to 300. Harris was the last wicket to fall caught by Evison at mid off, the second wicket of the innings for Fletcher, Glamorgan 318 all out off 84.2 overs., Hutton (4 for 76) the pick of the bowlers in the searing heat. Notts had bowled a disciplined line and length for most of the day, Patterson-White not getting much turn in his 14 wicket less overs.
Hameed (8 no) and Slater (10 no) had nine overs to survive, and played and missed a few times as stumps were drawn at 1834 with Notts on 19 for 0.
A crowd of around 750 had watched on with a good many supporting Notts in very hot conditions. MAG
10/07
Sol BudingerCalvin Harrison
Ben Slater
Haseeb Hameed
Matthew Montgomery
Joe Clarke X
Joey Evison
Lyndon James
Steven Mullaney C
Liam Patterson-White
Brett Hutton
Luke Fletcher
Dane Paterson
Tom Moores is ill (is that Covid that's going through the Moores clan?) and James Pattinson is about to give birth, so is on Patt-ernity leave, perhaps.
Dane Schadendorf doesn't make the trip, which is odd as he'd keep Tom Moores out of any return if he got his chance... so perhaps not that odd as we know who picks the team.
09/07
Notts return to the bread and butter competition on the back of some confidence boosting wins in the Blast, after an over all disappointing showing in the North Group.
Notts currently top Division Two, with Glamorgan in third; Glamorgan the lone team to have bettered Notts so far this year. At Trent Bridge Glamorgan looked to be a sound and effective side but those impressions haven't actually been replicated in all of their other games so far. This will be a different kettle of fish at Sophia Gardens where we might want to have a second spinner at Captain Mullaney's disposal, not just the novelty occasional bowlers that we saw last time out.
Nothing about this game has appeared on Trentbridge.co.uk, as they're busy flogging T20I and Trent Cuckoo tickets, so there's zero news on the fitness of anyone; players or backroom staff. Will Mick Newell be packing his tracksuit again?
Lack of information:
Does anyone know the situation with Joey Evison: he went on loan to Leicester, played in an exhibition multi-day game against India for a "LCCC" side, then had a game a game for Notts Outlaws and then played for Notts 2nds against Leicestershire 2s. Will Joey be traveling to Cardiff, Hove or Lady Bay? Who will come into the Notts squad for Ben Duckett, who is on Lions duty?
Update
Clarified from a reliable source: following the SEC at Uppingham, Joey was due to resume his loan with LCCC but was recalled on Thursday because of the likely absence of two players.
Who will keep wicket?
ReplyDeleteJoe Clarke as in the last over against Middlesex
ReplyDeleteWhat message does this send out to the ‘Little Dane’ an unexpected and unforeseen opportunity in the first team team - but, no - enjoy toiling away on Lady Bay as per usual instead. Joey Evison’s apparent one game loan exhibition match for Leicestershire is harder to unravel than Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time and what has happened to Matt. Carter ? Injured, ill, given up completely or just ‘shot it’ ? - Anyone got any news as haven’t seen anything on Notts Pravda myself.
ReplyDeleteA reliable source informs me that Joey was officially recalled on Thursday, but before then had been expecting to be available for two Leicestershire championship games.
DeleteIt's as though Moores senior is putting up two fingers to those of us advocating the inclusion of Schadendorf. He is obviously concerned that if he makes a strong contribution with the bat and behind the stumps, that there will be added pressure to leave out junior, so don't pick him in the first place. Budinger is not a 4 day cricketer at championship level and Montgomery has has an indifferent season for the seconds.Schadendorf was the obvious choice, and if I were him I would demand to know why he has been omitted. I would love to be a fly on the wall listening to Mr Moores reasoning behind his exclusion.Its all rather pathetic I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteJust hope this isn't a repeat of our last Championship game there in 2017 when Notts dominated for 3 days then on the 4th didn't take a wicket.
ReplyDeleteNot here to defend the selection policy, or question the obvious conclusions being drawn, but can't help thinking The Great Dane is a bit of a victim of circumstances. If BD had been available, a more experienced top six might've made it easier to select a more inexperienced 'keeper at no. 7. But as there's likely to be a inexperienced no. 3 selected, JC behind the stumps offers more room for manoeuvre in the lower middle order. Also, as there may be the vary rare need to play two spinners at Cardiff, JC donning the gloves again opens a bit of latitude here (i.e. LPW at 7, CH at 8). So, Dane might just be a bit unlucky that the window of opportunity opened this week, rather than any other.
ReplyDeleteI am sure everyone will have their own opinions on who should play.
ReplyDeleteThe problem as I see it is that Clarke is not much of a wicket keeper. Surely, much better to play a specialist in that position, especially over 4 days, and young Dane has scored some big runs for the seconds this season, and is also a decent keeper. I reckon he and Evison should have come in for Duckett and Moores.
Not looking good for Notts , Glamorgan very much calling the shots. Couple of things puzzle me, Why are Montgomery and James not being bowled, Seems likely that in order to get something out of this match Notts will need to do what they did at Worcester last season? and what all day.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that it's fair to say that Glamorgans attack looks far more threatening than ours so saving the match will take some dedication ,Something that Notts lacked in the first innings .
They’ve got it all on .
ReplyDeleteFoxy
Need to bat time. Need to value our wickets and not give them away. Need to be confident. On yesterday's display it'll be all over by lunch.
ReplyDeleteResilience, resolve and determination. Respect! Well done Notts.
ReplyDeleteWell deserved result in the end , Fair to say both Montgomery and ClarIts doubtful Notts would sake can consider themselves unlucky to k given out. Those two marginal decision's were offset to a degree by Mullaneys close shave.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next match it's fair to say the bowling could do with a fresh look,Fletch looks in need of a break and Notts could certainly do with a little more pace,