So, despite late heroics from Justin Kemp, the Cobras fell short in their run chase the other night and their hunt for the twenty-over silverware has gone for this season.
Meanwhile, in Australia, Victoria made an astonishing recovery in their match against Western Australia to be left with a chance of a last day win. Having been bowled out on the first day for just 199, Victoria then bowled out their opponents for 274, with three more wickets for the resurgent Damian Wright.
At 111-5 in their second innings, Victoria were looking down a barrel, but 91 from wicket-keeper Wade and 80 at better than a run a ball from Wright saw them recover to 378 all out, setting a target of 304 to win. At 57-2 overnight, the game is wide open, but I'd fancy Victoria to force a win and cement their position in the Sheffield Shield.
The only "downer" is that Chris Rogers' form isn't perfect at present. After a broken hand then a hospital stay due to a virus he is struggling a little, but anyone who knows Buck will fully expect his mojo to return sometime soon.
Next tonight, for those of you who haven't heard the news, the IPL will be broadcast on ITV4 in this country, having won the rights to show matches, as far as I understand it, live. They are also being shown on Youtube, so there's a good chance to see some of the best players in the format in the next month, starting on March 12
With Derbyshire still to secure another T20 overseas star, who's to say whether the tournament may not showcase our new man?
More (hopefully) over the weekend.
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