Sussex v Worcestershire the last hope

[Barrel of Fun]

It is looking like our match will be over by lunch tomorrow and we'll all have to wait for Lancs to do their thing tomorrow.

The things about Surrey's expected declaration is that the draw is not a factor. Lancs will have to go for it regardless of the time and overs left. Therefore to declare with anything less than a 500 lead is idiotic.

Or akin to match fixing, given the situation!

 

[Da Man Clay]

It is looking like our match will be over by lunch tomorrow and we'll all have to wait for Lancs to do their thing tomorrow.

The things about Surrey's expected declaration is that the draw is not a factor. Lancs will have to go for it regardless of the time and overs left. Therefore to declare with anything less than a 500 lead is idiotic.

It doesn't make any difference if Lancs win now does it? We will be level on points and as such win the championship with more wins. Or am I looking at it wrong?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

... to declare with anything less than a 500 lead is idiotic.

Not if all you are interested in is whether Ramprakash can finish the season with 2,000 runs and an average of 100.

I'm not expecting any favours from Surrey.

 

[CHAPPERS]

It doesn't make any difference if Lancs win now does it? We will be level on points and as such win the championship with more wins. Or am I looking at it wrong?

If Lancs win they win the title by 2 points.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Not if all you are interested in is whether Ramprakash can finish the season with 2,000 runs and an average of 100.

I'm not expecting any favours from Surrey.

You think too much - I'm sure they wouldn't be that obvious, would they?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It doesn't make any difference if Lancs win now does it? We will be level on points and as such win the championship with more wins. Or am I looking at it wrong?

If Lancashire win, they will end up with 202 points. We will have 200.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Damanclay - We would have 22 points (for our unlikely victory) and they would get 18 points for their victory. 14 for the win, 1 batting bonus point and 3 bowling bonus points. They would win the Championship by 2 points.

 

[Da Man Clay]

If Lancs win they win the title by 2 points.

ah bugger. I obviously cant count! Cheers Chappers and everyone else!

 

[countrygull]

It is looking like our match will be over by lunch tomorrow and we'll all have to wait for Lancs to do their thing tomorrow.

The things about Surrey's expected declaration is that the draw is not a factor. Lancs will have to go for it regardless of the time and overs left. Therefore to declare with anything less than a 500 lead is idiotic.

Do Surrey get more money the higher up the table they finish? If so, they won't be taking any risks at all.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

I certainly am planning to .........but only till lunch

Could be great scenes if we can achieve it on Saturday morning, I was bombing down the A23 on the first championship, heard us win on the radio as I got to the Robin Hood roundabout and got to the ground to catch the celebrations.

Be good to celebrate in a more relaxed fashion if we do it for the third time,a pint of harveys, then see the Albion win and then finish off with a pint of 'falmer for all' ale at the evening star.

Its more exciting than Christmas.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

You think too much - I'm sure they wouldn't be that obvious, would they?

I've just spent ten days in Italy - the home of the sporting conspiracy. Maybe you're right.

But maybe you're wrong.

 

[Marc]

I've been away, can someone bring upto speed with current table-ish standings and what we need to do please, ta

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Mushy's back.

 

[The Large One]

Adams changes the ball.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I've been away, can someone bring upto speed with current table-ish standings and what we need to do please, ta

Including points already scored in the current matches ...

Durham 197.5 (after beating Kent)
Lancashire 190 (still playing)
Sussex 188 (still playing)

We need to win, and we need Lancashire to lose or draw.

Simple.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I've just spent ten days in Italy - the home of the sporting conspiracy. Maybe you're right.

But maybe you're wrong.

Can I vote for the 1st option please

 

[Marc]

Including points already scored in the current matches ...

Durham 197.5
Lancashire 190
Sussex 188

We need to win, and we need Lancashire to lose or draw.

Simple.

MERCI M'Lord


COME ON SUSSEX! probably pop down there tomorrow then

 

[The Wookiee]

Ramprakash is now only 21 runs away from 2000 runs for the season !!

With his performance he has played a major part in helping Sussex to retain the title !!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

As if!

 

[The Large One]

Just to let you know this is now the 24th most replied to thread, but still only the 4th most replied to cricket thread.