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Post by Skimmer on Sept 21, 2023 8:28:59 GMT
Thanks.
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Post by sillypoint on Sept 21, 2023 9:30:13 GMT
Notts win toss, and unsurprisingly, put us in. Croft, Hurst, Blatherwick & Morley in. Bell down to keep wicket.
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Post by man in the stand on Sept 21, 2023 9:57:34 GMT
If you have an issue better to raise it with Andrew Chris Peacock or the Mrg rather than at a forum.
Today only half b lower and half a open to non members. A few people have invaded b upper...
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Post by MickeyG on Sept 21, 2023 10:02:10 GMT
Is there anything stopping both teams declaring after 1 over each of their 1st innings to get this game into a single innings match of say 90 overs each to force a winner? Both teams agreeing to only bat for a max of say 90 overs and whoever has the most runs wins.
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Post by esteban on Sept 21, 2023 10:39:34 GMT
LUNCH......... 12.40pm.
TEA............. 3.30pm.
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Post by MickeyG on Sept 21, 2023 10:51:11 GMT
Lancs going at a fair lick, but maybe that suggests the pitch is good for batting and we'll just end up with a stalemate.
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Post by MickeyG on Sept 21, 2023 11:03:08 GMT
Collapse is on.
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Post by John W on Sept 21, 2023 11:08:41 GMT
I've finally declared for the season. After the two washed out days I couldn't be bothered driving through from Preston this morning just to watch a non event. For the first time I can remember I'm not too bothered that the season is coming to an end. The weather has been very poor, Lancs have flattered to deceive in all formats, the wickets at OT get blander by the year and visiting Old Trafford has not been a pleasant experience. My happy memories of the season are all based on watching cricket at Trent Bridge, The Oval, Northampton, Southport and Blackpool, grounds where you could actually choose where you want to sit.
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Post by lancsdes on Sept 21, 2023 11:39:23 GMT
Agree with nearly all of your sentiments there John W. I’ve also declared but in my case sad at the season ending because the league cricket I’ve watched has been so wonderful ; proper cricket and with Rainford’s team full of good grass roots “ creekeeters “ as David Lloyd would have called them. I expect less and less pleasure from mainstream sport as each year goes by. Love watching these lads who love their sport more than what they might earn from it.
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Post by lancsdes on Sept 21, 2023 11:41:17 GMT
“Is there anything stopping both teams declaring after 1 over each of their 1st innings to get this game into a single innings match of say 90 overs each to force a winner? Both teams agreeing to only bat for a max of say 90 overs and whoever has the most runs wins.” That’s the way I see cricket MickeyG; as a game to be won/lost. However, and I’ve not looked closely at the table , suspect Notts will be happy with a draw and a few bonus points rather than prospect of losing with no bonus points. |
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Post by exile on Sept 21, 2023 13:16:48 GMT
Lancs on a hiding to nothing on this typical OT slow seamer. They can grind along, as Croft is doing (17 off 60 balls), or they can play shots and get out unless very lucky.
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Post by esteban on Sept 21, 2023 13:18:15 GMT
This guy Fernando looks to be an impressive hand full.
First time I've seen him, is he available???
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Post by chris on Sept 21, 2023 13:22:45 GMT
“Is there anything stopping both teams declaring after 1 over each of their 1st innings to get this game into a single innings match of say 90 overs each to force a winner? Both teams agreeing to only bat for a max of say 90 overs and whoever has the most runs wins.” That’s the way I see cricket MickeyG; as a game to be won/lost. However, and I’ve not looked closely at the table , suspect Notts will be happy with a draw and a few bonus points rather than prospect of losing with no bonus points. It's more likely that the 2nd and 3rd innings would be forfeited, take the bonus points available in the first innings and set Notts up with a chase on the last day. But Lancashire will need a few more runs first. The tail would have to score / be allowed to score 200 or Notts forfeit and allow Lancs to add more, quickly, in a second innings before declaring.
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Post by MickeyG on Sept 21, 2023 13:40:09 GMT
So a team can forfeit an innings if they want to?
How would other teams think about that? I mean if teams are involved in a championship chase or a relegation scrap? Like in football teams grumble if a weakened team is played and it helps a team fighting at the bottom.
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Post by MickeyG on Sept 21, 2023 13:42:53 GMT
“Is there anything stopping both teams declaring after 1 over each of their 1st innings to get this game into a single innings match of say 90 overs each to force a winner? Both teams agreeing to only bat for a max of say 90 overs and whoever has the most runs wins.” That’s the way I see cricket MickeyG; as a game to be won/lost. However, and I’ve not looked closely at the table , suspect Notts will be happy with a draw and a few bonus points rather than prospect of losing with no bonus points. Yeah, I think if I was in Notts place I might take the draw too. While even though there isn't much consequence for Lancs, I'd be trying to win in their position, because I want to win if I can. |
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