Durham Match Thread 2024

[captaincolly]

sometimes it just isn't your day. After bowling some poor full balls, he gets to the last 2 balls of a much better over and concedes 4 to 3rd man as the batter tries to withdraw his bat and then a genuine edge joins it next ball

Get Parky on. This bloke has gone for more runs in 6 overs than the other 3 have gone for in 24 overs. Looks military medium too, but without Raine's control

I was concerned with de Leede - who we know can be erratic- was the other option but luckily been economical so far.
Have just arrived as play is about to resume.

[captaincolly]

Holder into the game with a catch off Potts.
There's a batter in the nets who I think is Emilio Gay.If it's not he has a lookalike.

[captaincolly]

Looks gloomy now. Umpires have had a chat but staying on for now. 143/6.
Seems as if Borthwick is reluctant to bowl Holder!

[Durhamfootman]

unsurprising really. The only two batters to get going were gifted their starts across Holder's 2 spells

Hurst was scratching around on 0 for 22 balls, before he was suddenly presented with 3 juicy half volleys when Holder came back on, which he smacked through the covers and then got lucky with 2 false shots through to 3rd man. By then he was away. Prior to that he looked like a man still trying to work out which end of the bat to hold

Early days and he's probably rusty, but I don't see how he improves our bowling line up. He's described as right arm fast on crapinfo, but he didn't look any quicker than Ben Raine to me. Doubtless his confidence will have taken a hit too. Hoggy should have played if he's fit.... maybe he isn't

[captaincolly]

Holder certainly not had an encouraging start, I think North mentioned the signing was due to international calls and injuries. Think Hogg is fit because Campbell said they considered playing him in the T20 QF - but maybe the plan is for him to come on for Potts when he's off with England.
Coggers presumably is injured - was on as 12th man for Wagner against Notts but don't think he has been in the squad since then.
Seems as if Lancs have signed a West Indies bowler too - it wouldn't be a surprise if he skittles us out!

[Durhamfootman]

Holder into the game with a catch off Potts.
There's a batter in the nets who I think is Emilio Gay.If it's not he has a lookalike.

seemingly he is up to meet the team and begin the process of settling in. Maybe he's house hunting while he's up here?

[Durhamfootman]

Will Rhodes took a wicket today and bowled 14 overs

[captaincolly]

Holder into the game with a catch off Potts.
There's a batter in the nets who I think is Emilio Gay.If it's not he has a lookalike.

seemingly he is up to meet the team and begin the process of settling in. Maybe he's house hunting while he's up here?

Probably.

[captaincolly]

228 all out. 5 wickets for Raine and the first task of the day achieved.

[captaincolly]

Vital partnership between Bedingham and Ackermann. 99/4 when they came together. Still 50 behind though.

[captaincolly]

150 partnership and a century for Bedingham. Batting looking easier now so it's viral to take advantage and get a big lead. It's currently 23.

[Durhamfootman]

are you down there capt?

excellent stand. Just what we needed.

Robbo's form has fallen off a cliff since the Nonsense enforced interval.

[captaincolly]

are you down there capt?

excellent stand. Just what we needed.

Robbo's form has fallen off a cliff since the Nonsense enforced interval.

Yes. Got in shortly before tea. Agree about Robbo, having a horror run.

[Durhamfootman]

Lancs will be praying for the new ball

[Durhamfootman]

300 up and with it the 200 partnership

lead is 72