Sussex Last Home Game- Tuesday 9 September v Lancashire

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Croft gone now so only 4 wickets left and 190 or so ahead.

As an aside but related, when we beat the Yorkies first match I thought this was our season. Inconsistency and not finishing off teams has been our downfall. Also I cant help think that the one day matches which near enough split the 4 day season in two, are essentially offputting and maybe not good in the long run, for the overall Test Mmatch preparatory 4 day first class format? Maybe scatter the one day format more evenly throughout the season?

Alternatively relegate Surrey to Division 3?


TNBA

TTF

 

[mlg57]

Lancs are currently 318/6 which is 204 ahead and I noticed the odds with bet365. They are offerring 13/8 on us winning, 8/5 on Lancs and 9/4 on the draw. That makes the draw the longest odds, surely that is the most likely isn't it? Have they made a mistake?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Lancs are currently 318/6 which is 204 ahead and I noticed the odds with bet365. They are offerring 13/8 on us winning, 8/5 on Lancs and 9/4 on the draw. That makes the draw the longest odds, surely that is the most likely isn't it? Have they made a mistake?

A draw is no use to Lancs, so the odds are based on the likelihood that there will be a very sporting declaration. Some time pretty soon, you would think.

 

[8ace]

7/321

 

[mlg57]

8/321

 

[8ace]

Tom Smith retired hurt as well so effectively 9 down.

 

[mlg57]

A draw is no use to Lancs, so the odds are based on the likelihood that there will be a very sporting declaration. Some time pretty soon, you would think.

Ah I see, thanks

 

[GOM]

Aside, I see Yorkshire have done the business to clinch the title this morning. Most interesting fact to me was that 10 out of the 11 playing in this match had come through their academy. They also did it with a fair few of their players on England duty all summer as well.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Fair play to Yorkshire, their side is very talented and they are worthy champions.

 

[Taybha]

Jordan skittles Anderson , Smith returns to the wicket after retiring hurt , 358-9

 

[BensGrandad]

Lancs 244 in front can we bat the day out or go for the runs assuming their innings closes soon.

 

[Eeyore]

Sussex would be ill advised to chase a target. A draw pretty much secures our status in the top flight, the next match being at Northampton, who are relegated already. A defeat would put us at risk.

Edit: Lancashire are at home to Middlesex in their final match. So there is still hope for them, if Middlesex lose at Somerset next.

 

[Taybha]

364 all out

 

[Mackenzie]

251 to win.

Go for it lads.

 

[Taybha]

Sussex require 251 to win off minimum of 59 overs

 

[BensGrandad]

So the choice is chase 251 or bat out about 4 hours think I would settle for batting it out unless the runs come easily with no loss of wickets and re adjust at tea as required.

 

[mlg57]

Yes it's only just over 4 runs an over, certainly makeable.

 

[BensGrandad]

Yes it's only just over 4 runs an over, certainly makeable.

Until we lose our top order batsmen and the middle crumbles.

 

[8ace]

Lancashire will be attacking so they'll be plenty of opportunities for boundaries.

 

[BensGrandad]

A good opening stand is essential if we wish to push for a win or indeed avoid a collapse.