2015 Hampshire Thread

[budgetmeansbudget]

Off for bad light. Are the floodlights on? Not that it makes much difference to the decision.

[haggishants]

Think that's probably it for the day if you look at what's heading our way from France. Re-group and concentrate on tomorrow.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Think that's probably it for the day if you look at what's heading our way from France. Re-group and concentrate on tomorrow.

Wonder if a contrived game could be on the cards tomorrow?

[st_brendy]

Think that's probably it for the day if you look at what's heading our way from France. Re-group and concentrate on tomorrow.

Wonder if a contrived game could be on the cards tomorrow?

Andrew Gale said yesterday that Yorkshire would be interested. The problem with that though is that we would almost certainly have to wave goodbye to any chance of getting one or two more bowling points - there surely wouldn't be time to carry on as normal in the search of further first innings wicket, before a run chase is then set up (which would have to start with us smashing a few runs, hence using up even more overs before the run chase itself can begin). We would massively regret those lost bowling points, if the game were to then finish a draw any way.

If we let them game flow, then we leave (in addition to the five batting points we already have) with a certain five extra points, a probable six extra points, a possible seven extra points, and the smallest of small chances of 18 extra points.

If we set something up, then it all likelihood we find ourselves in a 50-50 position of leaving with either no extra points at all, or 16 extra points. The former would mean near certain relegation, with a week to spare. It's possible that we could leave with five extra points.

[budgetmeansbudget]

We probably have to win one of our final two games. A contrived game today could be the opportunity we may not get in the final game.

I take on board what you're saying though Brendy, gambling 7 points to gain 16.

[haggishants]

Game on then.

Hampshire 400/9 and forfeit
Yorks 97/4 d

Yorks require 304 runs Hampshire 10 wickets

[budgetmeansbudget]

Game on then.

Hampshire 400/9 and forfeit
Yorks 97/4 d

Yorks require 304 runs Hampshire 10 wickets

A very generous target. Yorks have to be favorites here. As long as they don't shut up shop if we somehow manage to get them 7 down.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Is the pitch misbehaving at all this morning or is it still flat?

3 an over should be a stroll to a team of this quality.

[budgetmeansbudget]

One down, nine to go.

[haggishants]

Is the pitch misbehaving at all this morning or is it still flat?

3 an over should be a stroll to a team of this quality.

That's got us a wicket, Budget. Keep it going!

[haggishants]

18/2. Lucky the TV cameras are there!

[budgetmeansbudget]

Run outs are always a bonus.

[budgetmeansbudget]

18/2. Lucky the TV cameras are there!

I guess it was tight?

[haggishants]

18/2. Lucky the TV cameras are there!

I guess it was tight?

Yes. I'm just listening to the commentary (having given up on Sky for now) but Lyth stood inside the boundary for a while until the decision came from TV replays.

[budgetmeansbudget]

If we do somehow get a win out this game there's a good chance we'll still be second from bottom with the way the Sussex Somerset game is going.