Durham Match Thread 2021

[Durhamfootman]

we've declared on 223-1

worryingly Poynter got a bat and not Dickson

[Durhamfootman]

and according to the scorecard, Poynter is keeping while Ned plays as a batsman

[Durhamfootman]

https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/match-centre/

Rushy strikes early

[Durhamfootman]

10 overs from Rushy and Matty P yielded 1 wicket and 11 runs

it took 3 overs for Coughlin (2) and Carse (1) to concede 21 runs between them........ business as usual

[Durhamfootman]

although they've calmed themselves down now and have only conceded 1 run in the last 5 overs

[captaincolly]

and according to the scorecard, Poynter is keeping while Ned plays as a batsman

I know some players divide opinion but I don't think I've ever heard anyone who thinks Poynter should be near the team unless there's a real emergency. Dickson had a disastrous first season but I'd pick him over Poynter every time.

[Durhamfootman]

everyone is bowling 5 overs each in pairs. Ben Raine came into the attack and promptly took 2-7 off his 4.1 overs

Worryingly only our two best bowlers made any inroads into Yorkshire's second string

[captaincolly]

everyone is bowling 5 overs each in pairs. Ben Raine came into the attack and promptly took 2-7 off his 4.1 overs

Worryingly only our two best bowlers made any inroads into Yorkshire's second string

The rest of them always seem to blow hot or cold.

[Durhamfootman]

Indeed. Salisbury went for 22 off his 5 overs

[westoelad]

Indeed. Salisbury went for 22 off his 5 overs

Today just confirms what's already known.
Our frontline bowling is
Rushy
Raine
Potts
Salisbury
That's not a bad 2nd division attack by any means.
Problem is how long will it take for management to admit their mistake is re-signing Coughlin.

[Durhamfootman]

I doubt they ever will

[Durhamfootman]

Yorkshire seconds declared their overnight 62-3 and started again

wicketless so far today

[captaincolly]

100 run opening partnership has just been ended by Carse.
When I saw it was 109/1 I wondered if it was declaration bowling...should have known better!

[westoelad]

100 run opening partnership has just been ended by Carse.
When I saw it was 109/1 I wondered if it was declaration bowling...should have known better!

Apparently the agreement is for Yorkies to bat 60 overs and Durham the remaining 30. Whilst it's not declaration bowling I assume/hope that our bowlers aren't exactly bending their backs.

[captaincolly]

100 run opening partnership has just been ended by Carse.
When I saw it was 109/1 I wondered if it was declaration bowling...should have known better!

Apparently the agreement is for Yorkies to bat 60 overs and Durham the remaining 30. Whilst it's not declaration bowling I assume/hope that our bowlers aren't exactly bending their backs.

Yes, hopefully they're bowling within themselves.