tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post1324927005438831041..comments2024-03-28T13:00:53.561+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Derbyshire v Essex YB40 - Hughes a clever boy!Peakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-90697719695316989212013-06-10T08:52:05.193+01:002013-06-10T08:52:05.193+01:00I had a sneaky feeling we might win this one but I...I had a sneaky feeling we might win this one but I didn't expect us to be breaking records on the way. It was very good effort indeed on what was an excellent one day pitch.<br /><br />It's so important to take advantage of the early overs and set the tone for the whole innings and Durston did that quite superbly. It was a pleasure to watch and gave those who followed the confidence to carry it on. Well, most of them anyway.<br /><br />Chanderpaul and the skipper both batted very nicely and even though the former didn't play too many big shots, he has a great knack of keeping the scoreboard moving and rotating the strike. Alex Hughes is talent and I can only see this lad getting better and better. He isnt phased by anything and nice he got into his stride he just looked like a younger version of Durston. <br /><br />On the bowling front we kept chipping away and taking wickets at exactly the right time. Turner did okay and so did Alex Hughes and Groenewald, but Footitt found something in the pitch that no other bowler managed to replicate. And for my money he was the major difference. I must also say that Madsen handled the bowlers with precision and timed his changes to perfection We were helped by some poor shot selection from the Essex batsmen, though the pressure of chasing such a mammoth total was no doubt a contributory factor.<br /><br />I'm guessing that a certain Mr Foster may not have slept too good last night. I dont know what Madsen was planning on doing, but from now on there is only one decision if and when he ever wins the toss again. <br /><br />In the context of the season, one game is a drop in the ocean but at least the locals could afford a few smiles last night and reflect on a very good day for Derbyshire.<br /><br />Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-33076330245435119542013-06-09T21:36:24.353+01:002013-06-09T21:36:24.353+01:00Amazing performance today which really surprised m...Amazing performance today which really surprised me as I'm sure it did a lot of others. I really liked the look of the line-up today, but Slater for Borrington would've been the icing on the cake for me.<br /><br />No Billy Godleman in the team and look what happens, lol. I know peakfan, that's maybe a tad harsh.<br />Onwards and upwards.Marknoreply@blogger.com