There was an excellent win for the county second team today, against Warwickshire in the Second Eleven trophy.
Batting first, Derbyshire lost an early wicket but then a partnership of 163 in 30 overs between Tyler McGladdery, formerly of Lancashire and Tom Wood set us on the way. Wood made a splendid 116, including 11 boundaries and a six, while McGladdery made an enterprising 63 at almost a run a ball.
Later cameos from Fynn Hudson - Prentice (46), who was on the Sussex staff, and Daryn Smit (31* from 16 balls) took the score to 303-6 in 50 overs.
The home side went off like a train and the second wicket went down at 113 in only the 13th over. The introduction of Scotland spinner Mark Watt slowed the scoring, however, and wickets began to fall regularly.
Sam Conners replied to earlier treatment by taking three wickets, including that of England man Chris Woakes. Alfie Gleadall removed the dangerous Ed Pollock and when Alan Mellor was run out by Conners, the writing was on the wall.
Watt completed an excellent spell with figures of 3-43 in ten overs and although a last wicket stand made the result more respectable, Derbyshire were excellent and clear winners by 87 runs.
It continues the feel good factor around the club at this early stage of the season.
Great win for the second team. Begs the question. If we have home grown young talent capable of 100s against attack’s that include Chris Woakes and Hannon-Dalby . Remind me again why we need another overseas batsman?
ReplyDeleteChaddesden Jim.
If Wood has a good summer he is a natural successor to Lace next year, as I doubt they will let him go.
ReplyDeleteThe proposed Kolpak looks a special player you would be silly to ignore, when both could play in the same team
Lets hope he lives up to his billing. We are short of batting depth if injuries come around, that is true. Even with Wood waiting in the wings.
ReplyDeleteJim