CC2 - Essex vs Middlesex

[Yorkshire Blue]

167/7 - looks like Essex will be chasing 300+

Or 299.

Not helped by Foster dropping two catches.

Now is the time for Cook to regain his form, as he is the only player I could see Middlesex fearing.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Or 299.

Not helped by Foster dropping two catches.

That's unlike Foster. Innings finished off by a Palladino hat-trick.

 

[The General]

Got about 120 overs. Plenty of time to knock that off!! No trouble ;)

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Essex 55-0

 

[SUFCLiam]

69-0 looking good at moment

come on essex

 

[The General]

69-0 looking good at moment

come on essex

Bokked.

:stupidyou:

 

[Bluesmanager]

123-5 at the close.

 

[The General]

123-5 at the close.

What did i say was gunna happen.

SUFCLiam, you are a plum!

 

[Bluesmanager]

It's me. I'm cursed.

 

[MrB]

If Middlebrook and Wright can see this out it would be pretty amazing.

202-8 to 262-8. 37 needed.....

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

If Middlebrook and Wright can see this out it would be pretty amazing.

202-8 to 262-8. 37 needed.....

As soon as it gets close they'll bottle it. Tailenders always do. Its easier to get close, but as soon as you get in the position where you should win, the pressure switches and tailenders can't cope with it.

Not that I'm superstitious, but I'm not listening. Every time I turn onto listen a wicket seems to go down!

 

[Bluesmanager]

Am I right in saying we only need 14? Can't lose it now, surely?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Am I right in saying we only need 14? Can't lose it now, surely?

Ah, that will be point at which we throw it away then. The pressure is now on the Essex players to finish the job, and its off Middlesex.

 

[Bluesmanager]

292 - Middlesex 32no from 94 and Wright 63no from 100. I can't see it.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

3 needed, I'm risking listening to the internet commentary

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Apparently Essex have turned down Middlesex's request for a sub keeper, but an edge brings up victory!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Chris Wright 71* against the county who released him. Essex have discovered another bowler who looks like being more effective with the bat than with the ball. Whilst that is a match winning innings, Wright is probably going to be dropped for the next game when Masters returns.

A 99 run partnership for the 9th wicket partnership. Great stuff.

 

[Bluesmanager]

Yep, we win by 2 wickets. Wright 71no Middlesex 33no.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Blimey I didn't expect Essex to win that one. Well done.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

I'm shamed to admit i didn't even bother checking the score today .. as i was certain i'd only be checking the margin of defeat .. what a fantastic victory !!!

Well Done Lads !!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: