Durham Match Thread 2025

[Durhamfootman]

100 up for Emilio



the chase hasn't collapsed in a heap yet

[Durhamfootman]

going to have 10 overs spare

and there it is

39.2 overs

a thrashing!

[Durhamfootman]

all set up by Killeen. Kent never really recovered and it was only a late burst from Leaning that got them past 200

[captaincolly]

Yes, I was also wondering if it was a tricky pitch given how Kent struggled and was then expecting a clatter of wickets. Brilliant display by Gay and Killeen and some handy backup performances. Excellent resounding win.

[Durhamfootman]

you going on Wednesday?

I'm at work, but I'm planning to get along as soon as I've finished

[captaincolly]

you going on Wednesday?

I'm at work, but I'm planning to get along as soon as I've finished

Yes, I'll be there. Hopefully get a decent crowd with the good weather.

[Durhamfootman]

Clark is playing today

[The Professor]

you didn't stay for the second half then, Prof? I often do that

Robbo got us off to a pretty rapid start, but we've slowed a bit since he got out. Currently 80-1 after 12 overs. Rhodes playing the supporting role to Gay

Was with the littlun and when the sun is up in Beckenham there is about 3 square metres of shade and she was getting a bit pink and frazzled.

[Durhamfootman]

you going on Wednesday?

I'm at work, but I'm planning to get along as soon as I've finished

can't go now. I'm having some work done and the joiner has chosen tomorrow and Thursday to do it. I can't go on Friday either, because I have small people to look after, so looking as though a week on Sunday is likely to be my only visit for this comp

[captaincolly]

I'll probably miss Friday too.

[Durhamfootman]

good score today. 387-4

Hundreds for Lees and Bedders, 50's for Rhodes and Ackers

I was suggesting that it was time for Bedders to remind us of his quality.... well, he did that today. 107 off 67 with 8 sixes

[Durhamfootman]

all went a bit gangbusters at the end. 100 runs off the last 9 overs

We seem to be giving Luke Robinson every opportunity to show what he can do. I wonder if they are undecided about his future? He could probably do with a good 10 overs today

[Durhamfootman]

ouch....

baptism of fire for the new boy. 31 conceded in his first 2 overs, including a wide, a no ball, 4 fours and a six

giving him the new ball in a power play on his debut might not be the smartest idea Lees has ever had

[captaincolly]

Just arrived! Pitch is right across towards the old scoreboard with some short boundaries. I agree about Bailey- although it could be that Lees didn't want to use up too many overs from the 2 experienced steamers.
If ever there was a pitch and conditions where the target could be chased down this is it.
Hopefully things will calm down after the PP.
87/1 after 10 and thats just one ahead of DL par. Crazy!

[Durhamfootman]

old George breaks a very threatening partnership with his third delivery

122-2 in the 17th