tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post5559138086615896127..comments2024-03-29T08:20:35.668+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Northamptonshire v Derbyshire T20Peakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-68648063462871728912017-07-08T12:35:13.403+01:002017-07-08T12:35:13.403+01:00Wood was injured in a second team game or I think ...Wood was injured in a second team game or I think he might have been in the frame. Critchley was one I suggested too. Left field but possibly successful...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-4102569310586564622017-07-08T11:53:59.494+01:002017-07-08T11:53:59.494+01:00pretty much echoed my own thoughts!, if bens form ...pretty much echoed my own thoughts!, if bens form is still slipping..what about tom wood?<br />or critchley to open with BG?daisypodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431347406461094856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-80249284893473437302017-07-08T11:34:15.583+01:002017-07-08T11:34:15.583+01:00A very good report peak fan and there is a good se...A very good report peak fan and there is a good sense of perspective amongst the comments as whilst we are delighted with the result, we have been here many tunes before and finished bottom of the group. Onto the next game then!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707762348250872726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-69364354318273722142017-07-08T10:18:32.059+01:002017-07-08T10:18:32.059+01:00We need to keep things in perspective of course (b...We need to keep things in perspective of course (bearing in mind that we've often flattered to deceive in the early matches) but this was an outstanding win. From the commentary, it sounded as if some of our early bowling was untidy, and well though Viljoen came back, it seemed to be with Hughes' introduction to the attack that the momentum of the Northants' innings began to falter, and we never really looked back from that point. <br /><br />I've been puzzled by the amount of negativity about Godleman opening. I've never been a great fan of the big-hitting opener - a handful of sides carry it off with exceptional players but most fail trying to replicate it with ordinary players. Godleman is one of the most powerful hitters of the ball in the Derbyshire squad, and has shown the ability to score quickly when he's given or takes licence in both RLODC and championship. He scored at a very respectable 138 tonight, stabilised the innings after the early loss of Slater and helped to get us close to 60 off the first 6 overs. I'm not sure what more you'd ask of your opener. Slater's a bit of a concern as he seems to be struggling for scores in all forms of cricket at the moment, but he's shown in the RLODC what he's capable of. I've had my reservations about Reece but this sounded like a beautifully-measured innings. The Northants commentators were effusive about Derbyshire's running, and this sounds like a clear plan. It's always seemed to me that a side that scores ones and twos off most balls plus a boundary in most overs is going to win more often than not, and is a much more sensible approach for a side like Derbyshire that doesn't have much in the way of power-hitting. It'll be interesting to see if it works again today at Chesterfield, but if we can beat Yorkshire as well, we might begin to see ourselves as real contenders. bearing in mind of course that we've made equally good starts in recent yearas, only for it all to come crashing down.notoveryetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-18990971951094529502017-07-08T08:03:30.033+01:002017-07-08T08:03:30.033+01:00Opening bat. Spot on they did think 179 was enough...Opening bat. Spot on they did think 179 was enough. But we showed them. Well done boys. Viljeon back is a big bonus let's hope he stays fit as Peakfan said. Much as we don't have that explosive proven batsmen at the top of the order we do bat a long way down. Assuming Smit can find some form we have a lot of batting there down to 8 with 2 good biffers to in Henry and Viljeon so theoretically we can keep going all he way down to 10 when we need to. Clearly we need someone at the top to build around. This time it was Reece. Critchley I think can be destructive in this format and I hope to see him carry on his form from red ball cricket into white ball. Go well today lads Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-51012939571068846702017-07-08T07:54:46.373+01:002017-07-08T07:54:46.373+01:00Today will be a huge test. No disgrace in losing b...Today will be a huge test. No disgrace in losing but a good benchmark for us...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-77644444635786429722017-07-08T07:53:35.863+01:002017-07-08T07:53:35.863+01:00Good comments gents and those 'part-time' ...Good comments gents and those 'part-time' overs will be key as we move forward. Often we make a decent start and the key is sustaining thatPeakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-44968516071606050752017-07-08T07:32:04.561+01:002017-07-08T07:32:04.561+01:00Like Mark M, I listened to the radio nothants comm...Like Mark M, I listened to the radio nothants commentary as the radio Derby one just cut off, obviously they were a little biased and believed 179 was enough. Whilst they were surprised with our reply, they were very impressed with Reece and Madsen and were gracious in defeat. A great win, and what was impressive about our reply was that we kept the momentum going, even when we lost a wicket, never reaching 10 an over. It would be nice to restrict the opposition to 160's but to get a balanced team we need to weedle 8 overs from the part timers. Well done to everyone, picked off the champions, now on to the next challenge and fireworks today at sunny Chesterfield.Opening Bathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519434436888497342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-69951050166043143762017-07-08T06:42:19.773+01:002017-07-08T06:42:19.773+01:00Well l am gobsmacked by that win over a strong and...Well l am gobsmacked by that win over a strong and successful side in this competition. The Wright magic has worked quicker than l expected. A very professional run chase in not losing too many early wickets and l was a little surprised to see Billy in the side with due respect to him.<br /><br />While the T20 is not my cup of tea, l take my hat off to them for getting off to such a tremendous start against a firm favourite in this format. I thought they might have been a little deflated after the Durham loss despite producing some excellent cricket with a depleted team.<br /><br />We have obviously missed a strike bowler of Viljoen's calibre and l hope he can remain fit and continue to produce performances like that in this competition. To keep Duckett & Co to a total under 180 is quite an achievement.<br /><br />Hope we can replicate this type of performance tomorrow in front of a full house.<br /><br />Stuart, York<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-45117284175406219632017-07-08T01:03:58.168+01:002017-07-08T01:03:58.168+01:00As ever, a concise report and analysis of the key ...As ever, a concise report and analysis of the key points, Peakfan.<br />I followed the match intermittently via cricinfo, and, being a pessimist, feared they'd run up nearer to two hundred (given they were 130ish after 15).<br /><br />I loosely monitored our response; 60 for 1 off seven(?), and felt we had built a base sound enough to have a go.<br />Am delighted to return from the pub to see the scorecard.<br /><br />There seems to be a pleasing balance of skill set to this eleven. Or maybe it's the format that yields a better harvest. I like it. Ok, today, as you noted, maybe not quite the right opening pair and also maintaining a fit fast bowling attack duo is crucial.<br /><br />I spy Yorkies outgunned the Outlaws. Strewth, one of their strike rates was 300.<br /><br />Am at the match tomorrow, and looking forward to the contest and challenge we face. We have a team that could surprise.<br /><br />Hope we do.justmissin'leghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09806849380217110629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-43427325836532814412017-07-07T23:26:16.684+01:002017-07-07T23:26:16.684+01:00Listened to the bias Northants commentary which wa...Listened to the bias Northants commentary which was painful. What a great chase. To be fair to the lads they were very complimentary about us and said we deserved it. Madsen sounded like he played the spinners well. Reece was aggressive. Some decent cameos from godleman (who I am shocked has been picked but fair play, plus sounded like he took a great catch too) and wilson who did what he likes to do, ie get on with it. I was surprised we didn't go with another front line bowler but it worked well so credit to the coach and captain. Making 8 overs up off the part timers seemed a big ask but we managed it ok. Thought reece might have got a bowl for an over. If Thakor comes back soon then I would drop Slater or Godleman depending on form and then open with Reece with Thakor at 3 plus we get his bowling skills and only theoretically need 4 overs from the part timers. But for tomorrow same side. We go again. Good luck lads. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com