Derbyshire 79-3 (Jewell 32*, Montgomery 30, Higgins 2-18)
v Middlesex
The hardy supporters have only had 32 overs of play in those 2 days, in which Derbyshire progressed to 79-3.
A draw looked a nailed on certainty with the weather forecast and after two days it appears even more likely.
Neither Harry Came nor Wayne Madsen will be especially pleased with the manner of their dismissals, neither stroke being especially judicious in the prevailing conditions. But fair play to Caleb Jewell, who has endured a difficult summer and may well be playing his final innings for the county, in making a gritty, unbeaten 32.
It was going to be tough for whichever side ended up batting, but Toby Roland-Jones and Ryan Higgins are fine, experienced bowlers and they exploited the conditions well.
It looks unlikely we will enjoy much cricket tomorrow, so the remainder of the game looks like being a battle for first innings bonus points.
So much for summer, eh?
Chapel Guy
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing Derbyshire's team selection for this game I was shocked to see that Yusuf Bin Naeem was not in the squad. After his recent bstting heroics he must think that he will never get into the first team and seek his fortune elsewhere. If that should happen , we , or specifically MA , will only have himself to blame as our Dad's Army team continues to plod on.
I happened to be watching the stream when Wayne Madsen got out. I don't think I've seen him get out to such an ugly shot. My first thought, to my own horror, was that it might hasten his own retirement when he sees it back.
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