Seconds v Leicestershire 2s SEC at Lady Bay Draw

 

Day 4

Washed Out

Day3

Rain Dominates Third Day At Lady Bay

11 May 2023

By Pete Johnson

Only 17.1 overs’ play was possible in the day, during which time Nottinghamshire progressed from their overnight 177-4 to 212-6, as rain once again affected the action at Lady Bay.

Overnight changes to both sides had been made when we arrived at Notts Sports Ground, for day three of the SEC between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Tom Loten, Liam Patterson-White, and Ben Martindale having all joined up with Nottinghamshire’s 1st XI squad. Byron Hatton-Lowe and Matthew Weston having been called in as replacements.

Leicestershire having one overnight change, Scott Steel having been replaced by Utham Ramji. A member of LCCC Age Groups, who is a leg spin bowler, Ramji’s making his debut for Leicestershire 2nd XI.

Tom Loten 55* (1x4) 137b was retired not out, as he had joined up with Nottinghamshire 1st X1 Squad. Loten’s fine innings of application, and tenacity, had yesterday been greeted with knowledgeable nods of approval from all aspiring ‘Brigadier Blocks’ who were amongst the small band of artisan’s around the boundary edge.

Sam King joining Calvin Harrison (74*) 137b at the crease when play commenced on time at 11.00am. Nottinghamshire resuming on their overnight 177-4 (62 overs). Leicestershire had success in the second over of the morning when King (0) 5b was trapped in front by Roman Walker. Travis Holland joined Harrison at the crease.

Hishaam Khan had replaced Mike Finan at the River End, and had an immediate success when he switched to the Radcliffe Road End after having bowled 3 overs from the River End. Khan had Harrison (90) 180b caught in the short mid wicket/ short mid on area, having purposely positioned two fielders there. Zen Malik snaffling the catch. Nottinghamshire 211-6 from 77.5 overs.

At 12.17pm rain began to fall, and the Umpires took the players from the field. Nottinghamshire 212-6 from 79.1 over’s.

It came as somewhat of a relief to yours truly when play was halted as repair/building work was being carried out on the Pavilion by contractors. The silence was deafening as the noise from drills, and hammers abated as the elements prevented any further repair/building work to be carried out. I may bring my ear defenders tomorrow.

An early lunch was taken at 12,40pm. It was still raining at the conclusion of the interval at 1.25pm. The umpires carried out an Inspection at 1.59pm which resulted in play being abandoned for the day.

A nugget of information from yesterday’s proceedings. A Nottinghamshire-based referee, who referees in the Premier League, and who is also a qualified local league umpire, was on the ground on day two. Answers on a postcard please as to who it was. Amazing the amount of waffle that you can get in when only 17.1 overs were bowled in the day!

Day 2

Notts Fightback After Strong Start For Seconds

10 May 2023

Nottinghamshire’s batsmen took the upper hand on a rain-affected day in the SEC at Lady Bay.

Tom Loten (55*) and Calvin Harrison (74*) put on a patient, but undefeated, 120 partnership, with Michael Finan, Sam Wood and Roman Walker taking the three wickets to fall.

Home captain Liam Patterson-White became the first man to fall, skewing Walker to Leicestershire skipper Sam Evans on 22. Notts 29/2.

It was soon 33/3, as Finan took a splendid caught and bowled chance to dismiss James Hayes for seven.

Dane Schadendorf was then caught behind by Harry Swindells off the bowling off Sam Wood for 13, unlucky for some, to leave Notts reeling on 57/4.

Wood was forced off after just nine deliveries with a side issue, an unfortunate development for the all-rounder who was looking threatening. Hishaam Khan his replacement.

Loten and Harrison then embarked on a resolute stand worth 120, interrupted by rain delays, off 40.5 overs. Notts still trailing by 29 runs, but with six wickets in hand heading into day three.

Pete Johnson again

Day 1

STEADY WITH EDDIE

Here's Pete Johnson's, as always, brilliant day's summary as appears of the Foxes' website, Purple Hayes [sic] included.

Nottinghamshire hosted Leicestershire in the fourth round of SEC games, the match taking place at Notts Sports Ground, Lady Bay, Nottingham. Leicestershire in second place in the SEC table having won two and drawn one match so far.

In a rain interrupted day, Leicestershire posted a total of 206, in reply Nottinghamshire being 0-1 at stumps.

Sam Evans captained the Foxes, won the toss, and elected to bat. Max Luckett, and Jude Roberts, both trialists, were making their debut for Leicestershire 2nd XI. Heavy overnight rain had fallen, but a prompt start was made at 11.00am.

Nick Welch and Sam Evans opened the innings for Leicestershire, and added a 50 partnership after 12.3 overs. Two overs later, Welch (36) 46b was trapped in front by left-arm seamer Raheem Ahmed. Included in Welch’s innings was a monstrous maximum that required groundstaff to get a ladder to retrieve the ball from the roof of the Pavilion, which took some six minutes.

Ahmed accompanied in the Nottinghamshire side by his brother, Farhan. The two brother’s part of the Ahmed Dynasty, the trio of brothers made up by Rehan of Leicestershire, and England.

County lost two further wickets before Lunch, Zen Malik (2), 7b, and Evans (33) 61b. Leicestershire into lunch on 100-3. (25 overs). Harry Swindells 9*, Arron Lilley 9*.

During the interval, I was able to seek solace from the genial Nottinghamshire dressing room attendant, Edwin, a keen Derby County supporter. We were able to discuss the unfortunate results for both of our football teams yesterday.

In the 8th over after lunch, Lilley ‘swatted’ seamer James Hayes for a huge maximum that cleared the pavilion. The weather was now beginning to close in with dark clouds over the nearby Nottingham Forest Football Ground. On a personal note, I hope they return at circa 6.25pm on Sunday 28 May!

Lilley (32) 36b was caught at mid off by Toby Pettman off Hayes. A brief ‘Purple Patch’ for Hayes, with apologies to Jimi Hendrix. Leicestershire on 133-4 from 32.4 overs. Swindells (19) 62b was compiling a very patient innings when he was pinned in front by Pettman.

Scott Steel (16) 25b going in the same manner four overs later. Rain was now falling lightly, with the umpires regularly having a look skywards. Rishan Herath (5) 23b went caught at second slip by Calvin Harrison off Hayes. County 163-7 from 43.2 overs.

At 3.15pm the umpires took the players from the field as the rain became heavier. Leicestershire 166-7 from 45 overs. Roman Walker 2* Sam Wood 2*. An early tea was taken. No further play was possible for some time.

Finally, the rain abated, and the umpires carried out a pitch inspection at 5.15pm, and ruled that play would recommence at 5.45pm, with 25 overs remaining in the day. Walker and Wood had occupied the crease for a further 12.4 overs, when Wood (5) 46b was caught low down at mid on by Tom Loten off the bowling of Pettman. Leicestershire 189-8 from 57.4 overs.

Only one further run had been added when Walker (18) 54b went lbw to Pettman. Leicestershire’s innings concluded when Mike Finan (11) 12b was another lbw victim, this time to left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White. Max Luckett (5*) 18b. Leicestershire 206 all out from 62.2 overs. Toby Pettman leading wicket taker for Nottinghamshire with figures of: 18-3-50-4. In club cricket, Toby would have been required to buy a Jug had he taken a 5 fer.....

Nottinghamshire had three overs to negotiate before close of play, and County had success with the second ball of the final over of the day when Ben Martindale (0) 8b edged a ball from the pacey Finan to keeper Swindells. Nottinghamshire closing on 0-1. James Hayes (0*) 6b. Play for the day finishing at 7.13pm