2014 Hampshire Thread

[st_brendy]

James Vince in full flow is heaven.

He started last season well too though, so it's important that he keeps it going this time. Especially with no Macca, and the future risk of no Carberry.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Excellent morning session, well on course for maximum batting points. With all the expected rain around the only probable objective left will be to achieve the three bowling points.

[SaintPowelly]

James Vince in full flow is heaven.

He started last season well too though, so it's important that he keeps it going this time. Especially with no Macca, and the future risk of no Carberry.

Are you at the ground ??

[st_brendy]

James Vince in full flow is heaven.

He started last season well too though, so it's important that he keeps it going this time. Especially with no Macca, and the future risk of no Carberry.

Are you at the ground ??

Unfortunately not this week. Across the country with work.

[SaintPowelly]

Apparently it will rain at lunch and probably bring an end to the days play.

The covers are on and the rain is pouring at The Ageas Bowl. The afternoon session will be delayed. Hopefully it's just a shower!

[st_brendy]

Be interesting if the rain (today and over the course of the rest of the match) increases the likelihood of a draw, or actually helps to force a result (most likely in our favour).

Theoretically, if enough play takes place, the ball could move all over the place, maybe resulting in say us collapsing to 350ao, but Surrey then following the likes of Lancs/Notts/Northants etc and getting shot out for about 140 and having to follow on.

[SaintPowelly]

Be interesting if the rain (today and over the course of the rest of the match) increases the likelihood of a draw, or actually helps to force a result (most likely in our favour).

Theoretically, if enough play takes place, the ball could move all over the place, maybe resulting in say us collapsing to 350ao, but Surrey then following the likes of Lancs/Notts/Northants etc and getting shot out for about 140 and having to follow on.

I don't think there will be enough time for that too happen, we would have to be bowling tonight, and any play today is unlikely.

[sussexpob]

Vince starting to smash down the England door

[SaintPowelly]

Hampshire have won fewer home championship matches (six) in the last five years than any other county.

Interesting, yet non-surprising stat.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Hampshire have won fewer home championship matches (six) in the last five years than any other county.

Interesting, yet non-surprising stat.

When did Warne leave?

[SaintPowelly]

End of 07

[SaintPowelly]

play for today at the Ageas bowl has been abandoned.

according to BBC Solent Sport.

[budgetmeansbudget]

I guess tomorrow, weather permitting, its about getting to 400 asap and then declaring.

[st_brendy]

I guess tomorrow, weather permitting, its about getting to 400 asap and then declaring.

Weather forecast suggests light rain throughout tomorrow, but potentially no rain on Wednesday.

[Making_Splinters]

Impressive start to the season from Vince. If the bowers can back up the batting Hampshire look a very good side this year.