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Day 4
HAMPSHIRE COMPLETE TROUBLE-FREE CHASE
Pennington and Paterson bowled first up with both overnight both batsmen looking confident and playing their strokes. In the 34th over. Pennington beat Fuller with successive deliveries but no edge was forthcoming. In the following over, bowled by Paterson, Middleton looked all at sea, one delivery keeping very low. A confident cover driven boundary by Fuller off Pennington took Hampshire to three figures in the 36th over. With Notts still seeking a breakthrough Hameed turned to Stone from the Radcliffe Road End for the 38th over but after two unthreatening overs, Hameed decided to turn to Harrison. Paterson was carrying some threat Fuller almost playing on when on 45 in the 43rd over. Hampshire though had seen him off with Pennington coming on for the 45th over. Hampshire well on their way to victory. Middleton reached his 50 off 119 balls with a single of Harrison in the 46th over. Later in the same over a straight driven boundary by Fuller saw him to 50 off 78 baΔΊls. Harrison bowled five wides at the start of the 48th over. The 100 partnership came up in 147 balls. Fuller swept Harrison for six over square leg and hit him for four through the covers, 21 off the over. James was given a bowl in the 51st over, Fuller picked him for four over square leg. The end was nigh. Off the last ball of the over at 12:19, Fuller leg glanced James for the winning boundary. Hampshire 171 for 5 off 51 overs with the obdurate Middleton on 59 (off 132 balls, 2x4) and the more aggressive Fuller on 77 (off 97 balls, 8x4, 1x6). They had played the situation superbly and never panicked. Paterson was this morning the only bowler on show with any consistent wicket taking threat. The innings had followed the path of the previous three where batting was a lot easier once the new ball had lost its shine.
Hampshire took 20 points from the fixture and Notts a paltry three. Notts had put out a pitch very much in favour of the Hampshire’s experienced pace attack and paid the price. A more balanced team is required for Notts at New Road with a sixth bowling option a necessity. MAG
Day 3
MATCH POISED
This is absorbing match is poised for exciting last day finale with Hampshire requiring a further 85 to win with 5 wickets remaining in yet another topsy turvy sunny day by the banks of the Trent.
Notts were hoping that after seeing off 15 overs with the new ball last night that they would set Hampshire northwards of 300 for their victory target. Unfortunately Kyle Abbott had other ideas filleting Young, Slater and Moores in the first three overs bowled from the Pavilion End in the morning sunshine. Barker at the other end was also looking dangerous.
Off the second delivery of the morning Young (14) snicked the South African speedster into Brown's gloves, 33 for 2. In his next over, Abbott had Slater lbw for 19 to a delivery that kept low, 38 for 3 in the 18th over. Moores, failed once more, had his off stump sent cartwheeling by Abbott for 4, 44 for 4 in the 20th over. But the match then followed what was now a predictable course where batting became easier against the older ball with Clarke and Haynes putting on 96 in 30 overs for the 5th wicket.
Fuller replaced Barker in the 23rd over from the Radcliffe Road End and the metronomic Abbas was given another bowl for the 26th over. Clarke on 17 was dropped at first slip by the butter fingered substitute (Michael Neser) off Fuller in the 27th over. In the 33rd over, Clarke pulled a short ball from Fuller for six over square leg, the only one of the innings. A double bowling change happened in the 35th over with Dawson and Abbott coming on the dual threat of Abbas and Fuller being neutralised. The 50 partnership for the fifth wicket took 102 balls. The Notts 100 came up in the 38th over. Organ and Abbott bowled as lunch approached. Clarke 50 off 91 balls. Notts were 126 for 4 off 45 overs with Clarke on 52 and Haynes on 31 at lunch.
Barker and Abbas bowled straight after lunch. Abbas clearly bowling to a plan, bowled a short legside delivery to Clarke (57 off 114 balls, 5x4, 1x6) who gloved the delivery into Brown's gloves, 140 for 5 in the 50th over. Abbott and Dawson returned for the 56th and 57th overs respectively. Haynes reached his 50 off 111 balls with a two off Abbott. Organ came on for the 60th over and Haynes (59 off 127 balls, 7x4) reverse swept him to the boundary but next ball he charged him but only succeeded in inside edging him in to his pads and ball ballooning to Middleton at short leg, 169 for 6 in the 64th over. Unlike in the first innings, Notts last five went for a paltry 40 runs as spin twins Organ and Dawson ran riot. James (22) fell dreadfully, hitting a legside delivery from Organ to Abbott at short fine leg; 188 for 7 in the 72nd over. Next over, Stone (0) on the sweep was caught by Vince who ran from slip to leg slip off Dawson, 189 for 8 in the 73rd over. A reverse swept boundary by Harrison off Organ saw Notts passed 200 in the 74th over. Pennington was lbw to Dawson for a duck, 201 for 9 in the 75th over. Harrison (24) was the last man dismissed stumped off Organ. The off-spinner finishing with 3-38 to go with slow left-armer Dawson’s 2-25. Notts for a disappointing 209 all out. Too many batsmen culpable for their dismissals Tea was taken between the innings.
Hampshire needed 169 to win with 31 overs left on the third day on what looked a routine run chase. The Notts bowlers had other ideas. Stone and Pennington shared the new ball. In the 6th over, Orr (7) was caught by Hameed one handed over his shoulder at mid-on off Pennington, 9 for 1. Paterson came for Stone for the 9th over and was to bowl an outstanding nine over spell from the Pavilion End. Organ (0) fell to stupendous catch by Harrison at second slip off Pennington. The leg-spinner leaping in the air taking the lightning-fast edge in his right hand at full stretch. A true highlight reel catch, 15 for 2 off 10 overs. Pennington (6-2-8-2) bowled a fine opening spell and made way for James with Hampshire 22 for 2 off 13 overs. Dangerman Vince hit Paterson through the covers for four but off the last delivery of the over a well-pitched up delivery from Paterson had Vince (6) plumb in front, 32 for 3 after 15 overs. The Hampshire captain out to Paterson for the second time in the game. Dawson (4) smashed James straight to Young at short extra cover, 41 for 4 in the 20th over. Paterson was bowling a superb spell and an in-swinger removed Brown's (2) off stump, 44 for 5 after 23 overs. Pennington immediately replaced James. Fuller was dropped by Young off Paterson when on 3. Hampshire got to 50 in the same over (the 25th) via four leg byes. But just like the previous three innings it appeared late on that batting was becoming easier after the new ball had lost its shine. Stone replaced Paterson for the 27th over but his three over spell did not yield the crucial sixth wicket. With four overs remaining, Harrison was given a twirl but opener Middleton with a gritty unbeaten 33 off 82 balls and the more aggressive Fuller saw Hampshire to the close on 84-5 off 31 overs. The pair had already added 40 in just 8 overs. With Prest nursing a shoulder injury there are doubts to whether he will bat tomorrow, but Abbas apart Hampshire have plenty of batting to come and they remain favourites but a couple of early wickets tomorrow for Notts could swing the match decisively in their favour. MAG
Admin note: Tom Prest has a "shoulder fracture" is out for "six weeks". Would he bat if a handful of runs were required with 9 down? Has he been sent home already to remove temptation by the Hampshire Health and Safety Officer?
DAWSON AND BARKER SECURE HAMPSHIRE FIRST INNINGS LEAD AS STONE TAKES FOUR
On another fluctuating day of championship cricket, Notts trial Hampshire by eight runs with nine second innings wickets intact at the close.
Lyndon James successfully converted his overnight unbeaten 92 into his first Division 1 ton as 23 runs accumulated for the last wicket in 7.2 overs first thing this morning. James managed to retain the strike for the majority of the time, However when on 95, Paterson scampered a single which almost ran him out had Middleton's throw hit the stumps. In the 100th over of the Notts innings, a four through point by James off Abbott took him to his 100 off 229 balls. Paterson, making room for an offside swipe, edged Abbott into Brown's gloves, Notts 235 all out. James 106 not out (off 246 balls, 10x4), Abbas 4-49 and Abbott 3-39. A brilliant recovery from 50-6.
Off the third delivery of Hampshire reply, Orr edged Stone (Pavilion End) into Clarke's gloves, 0 for 1. Pennington shared the new ball with Stone. Organ was dropped on three off Stone by third slip; Young diving to his left in front of second slip Harrison. Both bowlers were generating a lot of pace and bounce, with Stone the more accurate of the two. Paterson replaced Pennington from the Radcliffe Road End for the 8th over . Organ (5) fell in Stone's next over caught by Harrison diving low to his left at second slip,20 for 2 in the 9th over. Vince hit Stone for consecutive boundaries in the 11th over, Pennington replacing him for the next over from the Pavilion End. Vince, looking in ominously good touch, hit Pennington for four boundaries in the 15th over. James came on for the 17th over. In the last over before lunch, Paterson produced a cracking delivery that turned Vince (36 off 35 balls, 7x4) around, Clarke holding onto the edge tumbling to his right. Hampshire 61 for 3 after 17.4 overs at lunch with Middleton on 20. A good morning for Notts.
Pennington returned after lunch and in the 21st over had Middleton (20) caught off his glove by Clarke, 61 for 4. James replaced Paterson in the 28th over. Stone returned for the 29th over and in his second over of his new spell had Brown (9) caught at third slip by Young, 77 for 5. Notts were now looking for a substantial first innings lead. However, just like yesterday, batting became much easier against the aging ball, and with the outfield much quicker. Dawson and Barker took the attack to Notts and added 157 in 28 overs.
The experienced pair negotiated the end of Stone’s second spell, bowled at express pace. The Hampshire 100 was achieved in the 35th over. There was a double bowling change with Paterson and Pennington replacing James and Stone for the 38th and 39th overs respectively. James had bowled a somewhat wayward spell with too many legside deliveries on show. Barker decided to chance his arm and rode his luck at times, but the result was an extremely valuable innings. He chipped Pennington for six over mid-wicket in the 41st over. Barker hit another mid-wicket six off Pennington in his following over. With Hampshire scoring runs quickly and freely, Harrison was introduced in the 44th over to enable Paterson to change ends. In the 51st over, then 100 partnership came off 119 balls via a four through point by Dawson off the returning James. In the same Dawson reached his 50 off 102 balls with third man boundary. Dawson hit straight boundary off the last ball of the over. Barker got to his 50 off 61 balls in the last over before tea. Hampshire 193 for 5 at the interval off 54 overs with Dawson on 58 and Barker on 50. Very much the visitors session.
Stone and Harrison were bowling after tea. There was a stoppage after Barker was hit on the helmet by his old Bears team mate Stone. A four through extra cover by Barker off Harrison saw Hampshire pass 200 in the 56th over. Barker was tearing into Harrison hitting him for straight four and a straight six off successive deliveries. The 150 partnership came up in 165 balls. Barker (74 off 78, 10x4, 3x6) was bowled by Stone by one that kept low and took out his off peg, 233 for 6 in the 59th over. The 6th wicket stand added 157, 57% of the eventual Hampshire total. Dawson hit Harrison for six over backward square leg in the 64th over. Pennington returned for the 65th over. With Prest unavailable to bat due to an injured shoulder, Hampshire only added six runs for the last three wickets as Notts had a late fightback to stay in the contest. Fuller (13) was caught by substitute James Hayes on the third man ropes off Pennington, 270 for 7 in the 67th over. In the following over, Abbott (2) was lbw to Harrison, 275 for 8. Dawson (95 off 158 balls, 11x4, 1x6) fell in the next over caught at third man by Harrison after top edging a short delivery off Pennington. Hampshire were all out for 276 off 68.1 overs. They led by 41 runs after the first innings and had scored their runs at 4.05 RPO compared Notts’ 2.28 RPO. Stone (16-3-62-4) was very much the star of the show and was supported by Pennington (15.1-5-70-3), not quite at his best, but bowling with great heart and pace. A good effort by Notts on a pitch playing better than on Day 1.
Notts had a difficult 15 overs to face in the evening sunshine. Hameed fell to the second ball of the innings, rashly driving loosely at Barker (Radcliffe Road End) and being caught at third slip at head height by Vince, 0 for 1. Young drove the fifth delivery for a straight boundary. Abbas shared the new ball with Barker and runs were hard to come by. Slater hit Barker for two fours in the 9th over. Abbott came on for the 10th over. Abbas returned for the 13th over from the Radcliffe Road End. Slater (18 not out) and Young (14 not out) took Notts to 33-1 at the close, taken at 18:43. Notts will looking for a lead of 300 plus on a pitch that is easing in the Trent Bridge sunshine. MAG
Day 1
An unchanged Notts, gambled on winning the toss on a sporty pitch on the Bridgford Road side of the square. Hampshire, without Nick Gubbins on paternity leave, won the toss and Notts struggled against their quartet of seamers.
Barker (Radcliffe Road End) and Abbas shared the new ball and Hameed and Slater were entrenched with the ball moving and bouncing alarmingly. After 23 balls, Slater was caught behind by Brown off Abbas, 0 for 1. After 5.4 overs, Young got a leading edge to Abbas with the ball ballooning to Middleton in the gully who took an easy catch, 0 for 2. After 6.1 overs, Notts finally got off the mark via an edged single by Hameed off Barker. The first boundary came in the ninth over when Hameed cover drove Barker. With Notts 8 for 2 after 10 overs, Abbott replaced Barker from the Radcliffe Road End, Hameed hitting two boundaries off his opening over. After 34 dot balls, Abbas finally conceded a run, a single for Clarke. Clarke (4) though fell off the next ball he faced caught at third slip by Vince off Abbott, 17 for 3. After an opening spell of 7-5-4-2, Abbas made way for Barker. In the 20th over, Hameed (20) edged Barker into Brown's gloves, 37 for 4. Fuller came on in the 21st over. Haynes hit two boundaries off Barker in the 23rd over. Moores (17) lost his leg stump to Fuller coming round the wicket and getting the ball to nip back in, 49 for 5. It was Moores' highest first-class score in seven innings. Notts reached 50 via a wide by Fuller to James’ first ball at the crease. Abbas picked up his third wicket with his fourth delivery of his new spell when he had Haynes (8), trying to force it off the back foot, caught at first slip by Prest, 50 for 6 in the 24th over. Prest appeared to get injured taking the catch and did not take the field for the final two sessions. Harrison joined James and they survived 32 balls before lunch, Notts 67 for 6 off 29 overs at the interval with James on 16 and Harrison on 1.
Notts fought back after lunch aided by three dropped catches by Hampshire in the slip cordon. Abbott and Barker bowled immediately after the break. Harrison was put down on 9 by substitute Michael Neser at first slip off Barker in the 37th over. In his next over, Barker had James grassed on 23 by Vince at third slip off Barker in the 39th over. Abbas and Fuller were brought back for the 42nd and 43rd overs respectively. A three through mid-wicket by Harrison off Fuller took Notts passed 100 in the 45th over. James was dropped for a second time on 32 by Middleton off Fuller. Abbott returned for the 52nd over. Hampshire turned to spin for the 55th over with Dawson coming on from the Radcliffe Road End. Harrison (25 off 89 balls, 2x4) was bowled attempting a pull shot off Dawson, 119 for 7 after 57 overs. The seventh wicket added 69 runs in 33 overs, riding their luck in parts but obtaining valuable runs. Fuller was reintroduced for the 60th over. James reached his 50 off 135 balls with a four through point off Fuller in the 62nd over. Notts got to tea on 134 for 7 off 64 overs with James on 52 and Stone on 5.
Barker and Abbas bowled after tea. Another chance was missed when Stone on 9 was dropped Vince at third slip off Abbas, the Hampshire captain taking a knock on the thumb in the process. He was able to continue, but only with the aid of strapping and painkillers. Dawson came on from the Radcliffe Road End for the 71st over and Abbott got the 72nd over from the Pavilion End. Notts reached 150 in the 74th his a single for James off Abbott. Organ was a given a solitary over just before the new ball was due, Notts 163 for 7 off 80 overs. Barker and Abbas took the new ball. The 50 partnership between James and Stone came off 155 balls via a single for James off Barker in the 83rd over. In the 88th over, Stone (24) was caught at second slip by Dawson off Abbas, 178 for 8. Stone waiting a while to confirm that the chance had carried to Dawson who took the catch very low, the left-armer just getting fingers under the ball. Stone had batted for 89 balls and hit two boundaries. A very useful number nine. The 8th wicket had added 59 runs in 31 overs of hard grafting cricket. Fuller replaced Barker for the 89th over, James cover and straight driving his first two balls for four. At 18:30, off what turned out to be the last delivery of the day Pennington was leg before to the pacy Abbott for 14. Notts 212 for 9 off 95.5 overs on an old style and absorbing day featuring 469 dot balls, 152 off James’ bat. The all-rounder after being missed twice constructed an innings of infinite patience which maybe will become his most valuable yet. Hampshire who hardly bowled a bad ball all day will rue the four dropped catches, Abbas (23-10-36-4) superb throughout. MAG
Day 2
DAWSON AND BARKER SECURE HAMPSHIRE FIRST INNINGS LEAD AS STONE TAKES FOUR
On another fluctuating day of championship cricket, Notts trial Hampshire by eight runs with nine second innings wickets intact at the close.
Lyndon James successfully converted his overnight unbeaten 92 into his first Division 1 ton as 23 runs accumulated for the last wicket in 7.2 overs first thing this morning. James managed to retain the strike for the majority of the time, However when on 95, Paterson scampered a single which almost ran him out had Middleton's throw hit the stumps. In the 100th over of the Notts innings, a four through point by James off Abbott took him to his 100 off 229 balls. Paterson, making room for an offside swipe, edged Abbott into Brown's gloves, Notts 235 all out. James 106 not out (off 246 balls, 10x4), Abbas 4-49 and Abbott 3-39. A brilliant recovery from 50-6.
Off the third delivery of Hampshire reply, Orr edged Stone (Pavilion End) into Clarke's gloves, 0 for 1. Pennington shared the new ball with Stone. Organ was dropped on three off Stone by third slip; Young diving to his left in front of second slip Harrison. Both bowlers were generating a lot of pace and bounce, with Stone the more accurate of the two. Paterson replaced Pennington from the Radcliffe Road End for the 8th over . Organ (5) fell in Stone's next over caught by Harrison diving low to his left at second slip,20 for 2 in the 9th over. Vince hit Stone for consecutive boundaries in the 11th over, Pennington replacing him for the next over from the Pavilion End. Vince, looking in ominously good touch, hit Pennington for four boundaries in the 15th over. James came on for the 17th over. In the last over before lunch, Paterson produced a cracking delivery that turned Vince (36 off 35 balls, 7x4) around, Clarke holding onto the edge tumbling to his right. Hampshire 61 for 3 after 17.4 overs at lunch with Middleton on 20. A good morning for Notts.
Pennington returned after lunch and in the 21st over had Middleton (20) caught off his glove by Clarke, 61 for 4. James replaced Paterson in the 28th over. Stone returned for the 29th over and in his second over of his new spell had Brown (9) caught at third slip by Young, 77 for 5. Notts were now looking for a substantial first innings lead. However, just like yesterday, batting became much easier against the aging ball, and with the outfield much quicker. Dawson and Barker took the attack to Notts and added 157 in 28 overs.
The experienced pair negotiated the end of Stone’s second spell, bowled at express pace. The Hampshire 100 was achieved in the 35th over. There was a double bowling change with Paterson and Pennington replacing James and Stone for the 38th and 39th overs respectively. James had bowled a somewhat wayward spell with too many legside deliveries on show. Barker decided to chance his arm and rode his luck at times, but the result was an extremely valuable innings. He chipped Pennington for six over mid-wicket in the 41st over. Barker hit another mid-wicket six off Pennington in his following over. With Hampshire scoring runs quickly and freely, Harrison was introduced in the 44th over to enable Paterson to change ends. In the 51st over, then 100 partnership came off 119 balls via a four through point by Dawson off the returning James. In the same Dawson reached his 50 off 102 balls with third man boundary. Dawson hit straight boundary off the last ball of the over. Barker got to his 50 off 61 balls in the last over before tea. Hampshire 193 for 5 at the interval off 54 overs with Dawson on 58 and Barker on 50. Very much the visitors session.
Stone and Harrison were bowling after tea. There was a stoppage after Barker was hit on the helmet by his old Bears team mate Stone. A four through extra cover by Barker off Harrison saw Hampshire pass 200 in the 56th over. Barker was tearing into Harrison hitting him for straight four and a straight six off successive deliveries. The 150 partnership came up in 165 balls. Barker (74 off 78, 10x4, 3x6) was bowled by Stone by one that kept low and took out his off peg, 233 for 6 in the 59th over. The 6th wicket stand added 157, 57% of the eventual Hampshire total. Dawson hit Harrison for six over backward square leg in the 64th over. Pennington returned for the 65th over. With Prest unavailable to bat due to an injured shoulder, Hampshire only added six runs for the last three wickets as Notts had a late fightback to stay in the contest. Fuller (13) was caught by substitute James Hayes on the third man ropes off Pennington, 270 for 7 in the 67th over. In the following over, Abbott (2) was lbw to Harrison, 275 for 8. Dawson (95 off 158 balls, 11x4, 1x6) fell in the next over caught at third man by Harrison after top edging a short delivery off Pennington. Hampshire were all out for 276 off 68.1 overs. They led by 41 runs after the first innings and had scored their runs at 4.05 RPO compared Notts’ 2.28 RPO. Stone (16-3-62-4) was very much the star of the show and was supported by Pennington (15.1-5-70-3), not quite at his best, but bowling with great heart and pace. A good effort by Notts on a pitch playing better than on Day 1.
Notts had a difficult 15 overs to face in the evening sunshine. Hameed fell to the second ball of the innings, rashly driving loosely at Barker (Radcliffe Road End) and being caught at third slip at head height by Vince, 0 for 1. Young drove the fifth delivery for a straight boundary. Abbas shared the new ball with Barker and runs were hard to come by. Slater hit Barker for two fours in the 9th over. Abbott came on for the 10th over. Abbas returned for the 13th over from the Radcliffe Road End. Slater (18 not out) and Young (14 not out) took Notts to 33-1 at the close, taken at 18:43. Notts will looking for a lead of 300 plus on a pitch that is easing in the Trent Bridge sunshine. MAG
GRAFTING JAMES LEADS NOTTS FIGHTBACK AFTER MORNING BLITZ
Lyndon James (92 not out of 210 balls, 8x4) led the Notts fightback after they collapsed to 50-6 during the morning after losing the toss. On a green pitch offering plenty of bounce and sideways movement against the new ball and with a sluggish outfield, Notts got to stumps on 212-9 off 95.5 overs, scoring their runs at 2.12 RPO.An unchanged Notts, gambled on winning the toss on a sporty pitch on the Bridgford Road side of the square. Hampshire, without Nick Gubbins on paternity leave, won the toss and Notts struggled against their quartet of seamers.
Barker (Radcliffe Road End) and Abbas shared the new ball and Hameed and Slater were entrenched with the ball moving and bouncing alarmingly. After 23 balls, Slater was caught behind by Brown off Abbas, 0 for 1. After 5.4 overs, Young got a leading edge to Abbas with the ball ballooning to Middleton in the gully who took an easy catch, 0 for 2. After 6.1 overs, Notts finally got off the mark via an edged single by Hameed off Barker. The first boundary came in the ninth over when Hameed cover drove Barker. With Notts 8 for 2 after 10 overs, Abbott replaced Barker from the Radcliffe Road End, Hameed hitting two boundaries off his opening over. After 34 dot balls, Abbas finally conceded a run, a single for Clarke. Clarke (4) though fell off the next ball he faced caught at third slip by Vince off Abbott, 17 for 3. After an opening spell of 7-5-4-2, Abbas made way for Barker. In the 20th over, Hameed (20) edged Barker into Brown's gloves, 37 for 4. Fuller came on in the 21st over. Haynes hit two boundaries off Barker in the 23rd over. Moores (17) lost his leg stump to Fuller coming round the wicket and getting the ball to nip back in, 49 for 5. It was Moores' highest first-class score in seven innings. Notts reached 50 via a wide by Fuller to James’ first ball at the crease. Abbas picked up his third wicket with his fourth delivery of his new spell when he had Haynes (8), trying to force it off the back foot, caught at first slip by Prest, 50 for 6 in the 24th over. Prest appeared to get injured taking the catch and did not take the field for the final two sessions. Harrison joined James and they survived 32 balls before lunch, Notts 67 for 6 off 29 overs at the interval with James on 16 and Harrison on 1.
Notts fought back after lunch aided by three dropped catches by Hampshire in the slip cordon. Abbott and Barker bowled immediately after the break. Harrison was put down on 9 by substitute Michael Neser at first slip off Barker in the 37th over. In his next over, Barker had James grassed on 23 by Vince at third slip off Barker in the 39th over. Abbas and Fuller were brought back for the 42nd and 43rd overs respectively. A three through mid-wicket by Harrison off Fuller took Notts passed 100 in the 45th over. James was dropped for a second time on 32 by Middleton off Fuller. Abbott returned for the 52nd over. Hampshire turned to spin for the 55th over with Dawson coming on from the Radcliffe Road End. Harrison (25 off 89 balls, 2x4) was bowled attempting a pull shot off Dawson, 119 for 7 after 57 overs. The seventh wicket added 69 runs in 33 overs, riding their luck in parts but obtaining valuable runs. Fuller was reintroduced for the 60th over. James reached his 50 off 135 balls with a four through point off Fuller in the 62nd over. Notts got to tea on 134 for 7 off 64 overs with James on 52 and Stone on 5.
Barker and Abbas bowled after tea. Another chance was missed when Stone on 9 was dropped Vince at third slip off Abbas, the Hampshire captain taking a knock on the thumb in the process. He was able to continue, but only with the aid of strapping and painkillers. Dawson came on from the Radcliffe Road End for the 71st over and Abbott got the 72nd over from the Pavilion End. Notts reached 150 in the 74th his a single for James off Abbott. Organ was a given a solitary over just before the new ball was due, Notts 163 for 7 off 80 overs. Barker and Abbas took the new ball. The 50 partnership between James and Stone came off 155 balls via a single for James off Barker in the 83rd over. In the 88th over, Stone (24) was caught at second slip by Dawson off Abbas, 178 for 8. Stone waiting a while to confirm that the chance had carried to Dawson who took the catch very low, the left-armer just getting fingers under the ball. Stone had batted for 89 balls and hit two boundaries. A very useful number nine. The 8th wicket had added 59 runs in 31 overs of hard grafting cricket. Fuller replaced Barker for the 89th over, James cover and straight driving his first two balls for four. At 18:30, off what turned out to be the last delivery of the day Pennington was leg before to the pacy Abbott for 14. Notts 212 for 9 off 95.5 overs on an old style and absorbing day featuring 469 dot balls, 152 off James’ bat. The all-rounder after being missed twice constructed an innings of infinite patience which maybe will become his most valuable yet. Hampshire who hardly bowled a bad ball all day will rue the four dropped catches, Abbas (23-10-36-4) superb throughout. MAG
Haseeb Hameed
Ben Slater
Will Young
Joe Clarke
Tom Moores
Jack Haynes
Lyndon James
Calvin Harrison
Olly Stone
Dillon Pennington
Dane Paterson
Luke Fletcher
So, assuming The Rolling Stone and Dill Pennington are ok π after just 3 days of R&R we go again - or could big Fletch come back in whilst one of them is rotated
ReplyDeleteThe Charlotte Edwards cup begins on Saturday when The Blaze are away to the nasty Southern Vipers π then we are are back at home π‘ next Thursday against the Northern Diamonds π so a great opportunity to see Marie and the Blaze girls
Thanks for reminder.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately injury set back for Josh Tongue.
ReplyDeleteIs there going to be a piece on here about the members forum.
ReplyDelete1) A Notts number 5 batter, mid career, averaging 23. It’s not really on, is it?
ReplyDeleteHe has good connections.
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ReplyDeleteA brief report about what was said ( and not said,) at thr Members forum meeting yesterday would be appreciated.
Ref our No 5 batter with a career average of about 23. Something has to give surely..?
It’s becoming embarrassing and the rest of the team must be becoming concerned.
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Totally agree. Clearly we need another up and coming bat to put a solid run of performances together to resolve the No5 issue. It was presumably meant to be Haynes but he looks flaky despite the obvious the talent. Hopefully it will be Lyndon.
DeleteWe had a ready in waiting No.5 until a couple of season ago, who also gave the skipper an extra bowling option but he was allowed to leave, "being too young" in the view of our head coach. That individual is just 288 days younger than Jack Haynes, and Haynes offers no bowling option either. Myopia, the curse of our DoC.
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ReplyDeleteYES - the “ leaver” in question is doing pretty well in the cricket averages.
Rumours are that Tongue and Hutton are out for the season. Let’s hope not .
Haseeb - what were you doing, you’re a better player than that
ReplyDeleteLiam Dawson - is there a better no6 batter on the county circuit ? - I don’t think so
How have you not played more international cricket π in your career is completely baffling
Great win for the Blaze in their Charlotte Edwards opener - real shame Marie didn’t fire when opening the batting for us
ReplyDeleteDid you hear that? The sound of tumbleweed blowing across the Restaurant Six doors - no one's much bothered about the Blazes
DeleteWhy the hell is Moore's still going in at 5.should be no higher than 7 ?
ReplyDeleteYou can't have SPECIALIST BATSMAN batting at 7 !!
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ReplyDeleteYet another low score by Tom Moores.
A serious question for father Peter.
In all honesty , if Tom was not your son , would he be in the Notts first team!
How can his selection be justified?
One or two in the Notts Second 11 must be getting disgruntled !?
Tom Loten, perhaps? Scores plenty and consistently in the second XI, and seems to be able to play aggressive innings alongside more nuggety ones. He also bowls handy mediums, and is a good fieldsman. We won't know how he'll stand up to the challenge of the first division until he gets a decent go, but let's see. I'd reckon Haynes up to five, James up to six, Loten in at seven, and Harrison as a pretty good eight. Not ideal, but a stodgy middle order at least, just what we've missed.
DeleteI’d agree with that. Or Ben Martindale. Or Montgomery who did well in his last innings before making way for Young.
DeleteThere has to be a reason Moores is asked to come in at 5. Perhaps James and Haynes have asked to bat lower down - although you could see today that James didn’t know whether to stick or twist with the tail and therefore got out to a nothing shot.
A Tom Moores at 7 - if what’s what notts want - playing a t20 style innings is surely better for both the player and those around him. But there won’t be many Div 1 teams who are playing a dropped wicket keeper in their top 5 having not picked him earlier in the season……
Jim G
Fairly shambolic today on the batting front. Coming off a win, at home, different parts of the team appearing to find form in recent weeks...and we've been largely outplayed across all sessions of this so far.
ReplyDeleteNotts have to be clear favourites to win now as Hampshire realistically 6 down without Prest.
ReplyDeleteOnly Barker followed by the two bowler's, then job done.
We all agree Major Tom shouldn’t bat 5 in Div One - but as someone who watches majority of the stiffs games on Lady Bay, there’s only General Monty as competition- Tom Loten looks out of his depth playing the 50 over format against County 2nd sides and Ben Martindale, the opening batsman for the stiffs, is only just starting to make scores this season - you just couldn’t put him in against a top class Div One attack at present
ReplyDeleteWhilst not being General Monty’s biggest fan in red ball, I would now bat him no5 or similar to see if he can establish himself over Major Tom who surely will be struggling to keep his place in the side if he’s not keeping wicket ?
Let’s hope the forecast improves for Thursdays home π‘ game with the Blaze playing the Diamonds π from the North and the lovely Marie shows us what she can do in this format
I feel the need to make a case for Tom Loten. (Batting) Tom has proved to be an improving player in the Metro Bank, has shown that he can score big in the 2s both last season and this season there-by showing PM consistency which he demands from anyone outside of his favourites. Tom takes his time to get himself in and doesn't rush, showing the necessary temperament for championship cricket. Added to his batting, his bowling option: so why wouldn't you give the lad a chance, it's not like anyone is keeping out of the team on merit? Having said that: LPW back for New Road.(?)
DeleteTurkey Tom, would be a good reserve keeper/ batsman for a 3rd division team.
ReplyDeleteLet's be honest this nepotism thing has become a joke.His old man has become blinkered in his vision for the team.Who in their right mind would have allowed Evison to leave
And so, sadly, the Friday morning debacle left us short of the runs needed for a win today. Taking just 3 points from that feels very painful indeed. Friday's game before the CC break suddenly looks season-defining...
ReplyDeleteVery disappointing morning after encouraging signs last night.Is there going to be anything on here about the members forum last Friday or is it all hush hush?.
ReplyDeleteI've put out a plea for info, as I was unable to attend owing to illness, so watch this space.
DeleteLet's be honest about this. Hampshire beat us with a man down.Montgomery or LPW have to come in for Tom Moores, although I suspect the old man will give him another chance in the hope he will get runs on a slower wicket at Worcester, facing an inferior bowling attack.
ReplyDeleteCorrect. Back and forth and enjoyable contest, but we shouldn't kid ourselves: that was as weak as Hampshire side as we're likely to see for a range of reasons, and we were chasing the game from the first morning onwards.
Delete80 NOT OUT
ReplyDeleteA game played without weather interruption - a rarity so far this season
This matchvwas a cracking advert for the 4 day County game.
Not massive crowds - but being followed from all over the world via the marvellous internet techno .
Poor tactics & bowling from the start today
ReplyDeletePutting the field out letting them take singles was ridiculous ploy need to be totally ruthless from the first ball' need to learn quickly & don't get me going on moors batting 5 should bat no higher than 7/8
Gave it away today, no pressure, and poor field placings. It felt like a first day afternoon, with four guys on the boundaries saving runs when the only way to win was to take wickets. Very passive and disappointing.
ReplyDeleteA close match, but not at the end. With Moores in we are a 10 man team. LPW took wickets for Northants today, should be here and in the team.
ReplyDeleteOdd that 5 different players have made hundreds, but at times our batting is brittle. Mostly our bowling is good, Harrison and LPW should both play.