Martindale (52) Montgomery (46) and McCann (34) were the only real scorers in the top order, as Derbyshire chipped away at the home innings. The ball was keeping low on occasions and a ninth wicket stand of 54 runs set Derbyshire a victory target of 251, which looked challenging.
Yet Mitch Wagstaff and Will Tarrant led off with a brilliant opening stand of 178 in 36 overs, before Tarrant was bowled for an excellent 73 from 106 deliveries.
Wagstaff went on to a very fine century, with 119 from 128 deliveries, including 15 fours and 3 sixes. When he was dismissed, Yusaf bin Naeem took Derbyshire to the brink of victory before being caught in the deep for 37. George Lavelle ended up unbeaten on 12.
That was a very fine effort by a young team against a similar Nottinghamshire side with decent first team cricket experience across it.
Wagstaff also took 2-11 in the Nottinghamshire second innings and there were three wickets for Nick Potts. Ben Aitchison continued his return with another wicket and will be delighted with a win as skipper.
Well done, lads. Let the good times keep coming!
Tarrant and Stewart show promise.
ReplyDeleteWagstaff looks ready.
Wagstaff knocking on the door which is great to see.
ReplyDeleteWe must find a place for Wagstaffe in our 1st XI. I know our batting has been above expectations so far but I fear that he will start to look to further his career elsewhere if he continues to languish in the second team.
ReplyDeleteVery impressed with young Matt Stewart.....lots of potential.
ReplyDeleteStewart does indeed show promise but I'd like him to show the courtesy of appealing to the umpire, not the slips.
ReplyDeleteIf he’s taking wickets and has the confidence then it will take him far in the sport. We need to sign him before he’s snapped up elsewhere
DeleteMatt Stewart and Will Tarrant look to be making strong cases for a contract at the end of this year. Will we see them play in the Metro Bank One day cup? We can’t let more young talent go to waste due to Derbyshire’s lack of finance or willingness to offer contract to pathway players
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