Durham Match Thread 2021

[Durhamfootman]

it'll be interesting to see if he does

This is Godleman, after all

[captaincolly]

Maybe there was a need to name a sub for procedural reasons and the understanding is he won't bowl. Would be very iffy if he does.

[Durhamfootman]

Derby don't need to bowl him, tbh. We seem to be struggling regardless.

what's the forecast like?

[captaincolly]

Derby don't need to bowl him, tbh. We seem to be struggling regardless.

what's the forecast like?

According to the BBC there's around a 20-30% chance of light rain this afternoon- so they may well get the overs in.

[captaincolly]

30 away from a bonus point and Emmerson's tea report mentioned possible rain and bad light. I doubt a point or two will make much difference .

[captaincolly]

And they're off for bad light 13 runs shy of 200 - although Eckersley is out so no guarantee we'd get there. With a bit of luck any inclement weather will make its way to Trent Bridge ASAP!

[Durhamfootman]

Eckersley is fine touch atm.

while everyone else has been scratching around and trying to hang onto their wicket, he's been tucking into the bowling. 12 fours and a six

he's out now for 82 off 96 balls in what looks like a pretty lopsided scorecard

187-8 and they are off for the light

[Durhamfootman]

there won't be any handshakes though until we get to 200 and Derby get the 9th wicket

if those 2 things happen they'll be off like a shot, I reckon

[Durhamfootman]

oh hello.... we're playing again

191-8

[Durhamfootman]

Carse on the charge. 8 off that over 195-8. What can Woody do?

[Durhamfootman]

Derby have their 9th, so we just need 3 runs


Carse knocks off one of them

and Rushy hits a boundary

so we have our 200

[Durhamfootman]

Worcester are 6 down and there are still 30 overs remaining, so Notts are going to win and go top

Essex have had to settle for a draw

[Durhamfootman]

as have we

off like a shot

[Durhamfootman]

a leading edge and a leg side strangle and Notts have 2 wickets in 3 balls

just 2 needed to lead the group

[captaincolly]

Derby have their 9th, so we just need 3 runs


Carse knocks off one of them

and Rushy hits a boundary

so we have our 200

Didn't look likely after the start so a decent recovery. Eckersley's form will no doubt persuade Franklin to retain the 'specialist' keeper!