A disappointing end to our home Pro 40 campaign, as we failed to post a big enough total to make the game safe.
Despite another 50 from Chesney Hughes and a breezy knock from Dan Redfern, Stephen Peters and James Middlebrook made the game safe with a fine partnership when Northamptonshire looked in trouble.
Guess that's the frustrating inconsistency back in town...
More tomorrow.
A disappointing end it was for sure, but I do wish that some of our key batsmen would cut out the ridiculous reverse-sweep. Wayne Madsen and Wes Dursten were both out this soft way this afternoon. They are both players who do have talent, and have the ability to make runs batting sensibly. Wayne Madsen in particular has been out several times this season attempting to reverse-sweep.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that Northants showed us what to do. None of their players attempted to reverse-sweep even once.
Having got the above off my chest so-to-speak, I have to say that there were three, if not four, absolutely stunning catches by Derbyshire. Smith, Wagg, Madsen and Adshead - the catches were absolutely brilliant, and the Derbyshire fielding in general was of a high standard.
Also, compliments to Chesney on another fine knock!