[Cricket] Northants v Sussex County Championship 23-09-14 10.30 start

[Pavilionaire]

We've bagged the draw, it would have been foolish to declare and go for the win as that wouldn't have got us any further up the table.

 

[8ace]

8/316

 

[Pavilionaire]

At what point do people think Middlesex are safe? They're currently 177 runs ahead, I fancy they'll need to bat another hour. Lancs will need at least 25 overs to chase down 200,

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

We've bagged the draw, it would have been foolish to declare and go for the win as that wouldn't have got us any further up the table.

Its like running through quicksand trying to explain it sometimes isnt it?

 

[chimneys]

I think we only have 3 batting points as we didn't make it to the 350 run threshold in the 110 overs allotted for bonus points.

Fair play, and I note we have secured 3rd even if Somerset win by virtue of more matches won.

 

[8ace]

9/341

 

[Simster]

At what point do people think Middlesex are safe? They're currently 177 runs ahead, I fancy they'll need to bat another hour. Lancs will need at least 25 overs to chase down 200,

Not yet, that's for sure. 278/8

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Not yet, that's for sure. 278/8

Is Tea still at 3.10 (given the earlier rain)?

I think Lancs need at least 1 more wicket before then..

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Middx hanging in at 288/8, now looking for the oil to Lancashire's trapdoor hinges.

 

[keaton]

Is Tea still at 3.10 (given the earlier rain)?

I think Lancs need at least 1 more wicket before then..

I thnk they need them both out before then. What's the maximum points deduction you can get for a slow over rate?

 

[Pavilionaire]

Tea and Middx with a 204 run leads, still 2 wickets left. The red rose is beginning to wilt...

 

[Rodney Thomas]

I thnk they need them both out before then. What's the maximum points deduction you can get for a slow over rate?

The weathers pretty good up here though - so I guess they could play fairly late into the evening

 

[vegster]

We've bagged the draw, it would have been foolish to declare and go for the win as that wouldn't have got us any further up the table.

And people wonder why 4 day county matches are so sparsely supported. I feel sorry for the people who turned up today to watch what could have been an exciting days play.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

The weathers pretty good up here though - so I guess they could play fairly late into the evening

They cant. There are only 30 overs left to bowl, allowing for a minimum of 15 in the last hour.
Middle are 222 ahead and still two wickets to fall.
Lancs are DOOMED

 

[Pavilionaire]

Fair play to Middlesex, they've all but blocked their way to safety today after being behind for 3 days. I almost want Lancs to take these last 2 wickets to see them have a dart at 230 at 10 and over. That situation would be made for Jos Buttler.

 

[The Large One]

Match drawn.

Season over and Sussex finish third.

 

[lasvegan]

Middlesex draw, Lancs in Div 2.

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

And next season's Division 2 Champions Elect are relegated. Well done Middlesex.

 

[Eeyore]

Glen Chapple should be sponsored by Ever Ready. He just keeps going.

 

[Gwylan]

Glen Chapple should be sponsored by Ever Ready. He just keeps going.

Excellent cricketer - really good, old-fashioned county pro. He really should have played for England but what great service he's given Lancashire ... they don't deserve him.

I see Somerset have mucked things up against Yorkshire and are hanging on now ...