Durham Match Thread 2021

[captaincolly]

I haven't checked the scorecards yet, but I note that we continue to throw away night watchmen wickets. Potts had nearly 5 overs to survive, but managed only 2 balls and Bedders was in anyway

radical idea.... cut out the middle man

Yes, seens as if the nightwatchmen rarely works. A pity about the end of the day but all in all a successful day - just need a good morning session tomorrow to press home the advantage.

[Durhamfootman]

Bedders negotiates his way to the close

he could have done that without gifting Worcs an extra and unnecessary wicket

[captaincolly]

Bedders negotiates his way to the close

he could have done that without gifting Worcs an extra and unnecessary wicket

Apparently there was a big appeal for a catch first ball but Emmerson thinks it wasn't an edge.

[westoelad]

Cam Steel in Hampshire's team for this match

And Weighell amongst the wickets for Glamorgan.

[captaincolly]

Been out this morning and, as usual , was preparing to cringe when I checked the score. Should have had more faith! Very pleased for Jones.

[Durhamfootman]

Put on over a 100 runs without loss this morning

[captaincolly]

Put on over a 100 runs without loss this morning

Very impressive- and timely given the new ball will be due soon, very handy to have a significant lead in case things go wrong this afternoon.

[captaincolly]

300 up in the 86th over. Good going.

[Durhamfootman]

very good going. For once there's even time to grab more batting bonus points if we are able to do so

[Durhamfootman]

And this is exactly why Jones should be playing instead of Poynter, btw

I see he came in at 4 again

[Arthur Crabtree]

Can't not win this one from here.

[Durhamfootman]

Jones caught behind for 78, but a good knock from him

309-5

[Durhamfootman]

Can't not win this one from here.

people thought that about the Chelmsford game

[Durhamfootman]

Another ton for Bedders

I hope we've got him tied down before Surrey/Notts/Lancs start sniffing around

[captaincolly]

Another ton for Bedders

I hope we've got him tied down before Surrey/Notts/Lancs start sniffing around

I think there was an agreement when his contract was extended that he'd do what it takes to qualify as a non-overseas player. Don't know what that entails but it suggests he is happy to be here for the long tern...although I suppose he could qualify and then go to Notts!