Durham match thread 2023

[captaincolly]

37-2

And then a run a ball 50 partnership! 155 run lead. It'll be interesting to see what the approach will be in the morning- unless there's some sort of deal to set up a run chase ( unlikely) a win for us seems like the least possible result so I'd be trying to play it safe...have a feeling though they won't do that so it could be an interesting day!

[captaincolly]

Campbell saying he has done the maths about what the declaration target will be!

[Durhamfootman]

we need about another 150 runs tomorrow and hope they can't knock off 300 runs in 50 overs

I think that'll be tough for us, given there'll be no new ball later, but at least Worcs would have to take risks to get them. It might open the door a crack, but after today's limited success with the ball I'm not fully convinced we have the attack to force that crack wide open. If Pollock gets going, 6 an over might feel like a derisory asking rate

still...... this is supposed to be the new ethos, so we'll see.

[captaincolly]

we need about another 150 runs tomorrow and hope they can't knock off 300 runs in 50 overs

I think that'll be tough for us, given there'll be no new ball later, but at least Worcs would have to take risks to get them. It might open the door a crack, but after today's limited success with the ball I'm not fully convinced we have the attack to force that crack wide open. If Pollock gets going, 6 an over might feel like a derisory asking rate

still...... this is supposed to be the new ethos, so we'll see.

My thoughts exactly.

[westoelad]

Campbell saying he has done the maths about what the declaration target will be!

My worry is that Mr Campbell may be a little naive and inexperienced in making such calculations. Certainly if there is a run chase Kunhemann's credentials are going to be tested.

[captaincolly]

Campbell saying he has done the maths about what the declaration target will be!

My worry is that Mr Campbell may be a little naive and inexperienced in making such calculations. Certainly if there is a run chase Kunhemann's credentials are going to be tested.

Yes, the way Borthwick and Bedingham have motored along makes me wonder if it's realistic to have both a stiff enough target and sufficient time to have a realistic chance of taking 10 wickets. Currently 260 ahead with 78 overs left.

[captaincolly]

Meanwhile on the commentary Trevaskis is wondering if we might declare earlier than planned!
We lost 2 wickets last night and yet Borthwick and Bedingham were able to shrug off the pressure and score at a run a ball - to me that suggests we need to err on the side of caution- but I'm sure we won't!

[Durhamfootman]

The batting is easy

112 runs in an hour

I share WL’s fears

[captaincolly]

The batting is easy

112 runs in an hour

I share WL’s fears

Me too - Emmerson and Trevaskis are suggesting the quick scoring could allow an earlier declaration- but I think it should lead to a later one!

[Durhamfootman]

Not a lot for the bowlers, so even if we set them 350, and we might set less if Borthwick gets his hundred, then 6 an over is probably do-able

But 6 an over might lead to mistakes and let us in

[Durhamfootman]

The batting is easy

112 runs in an hour

I share WL’s fears

Me too - Emmerson and Trevaskis are suggesting the quick scoring could allow an earlier declaration- but I think it should lead to a later one!

Definitely

From what I’ve seen this morning, it might be possible to score 450 in two sessions

[Durhamfootman]

Worcs have 8 men on he rope for Borthwick. Just a shortish extra cover to keep the bowler company, so there are singles everywhere. Of course now that he’s in the nineties he can’t lay bat on ball

[Durhamfootman]

There’s his hundred. Feels like awhile since the last one. I’m guessing Chelmsford two years ago?

He’s played really well this morning

[Durhamfootman]

Finch has just splatters bedders furniture everywhere

Umpire says……. No ball!

[Durhamfootman]

Caught next ball