County Championship Finale

crodonilson

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• Sep 20, 2016

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Putting aside Sussex's struggles looks like it could be one of the all time great CC finishes this week. Three sides with all to play for and all with genuine chances at the end of the week of lifting the title. From a personal perspective I'd love to see Somerset win their first ever title, a county who are always entertaining and have done a lot for English cricket, I hope this is their time. ultimately though cricket will be the winner from what should be a fascinating week.

Current odds:

Middlesex 6/4
Yorkshire 7/4
Somerset 9/4

 

Rodney Thomas

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• Sep 20, 2016

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The way it's set up it could be a great 4 days. Lets hope for some good weather and good cricket. Early wicket for Yorks but Gubbins looks in good form for Middlesex

 

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Gwylan

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• Sep 20, 2016

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It's not a game that affects the Championship, but Leics are 64-7 against Glamorgan. There's a game that's not going to reach a third day

 

ManOfSussex

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I'm pleased Sky Sports finally saw sense and are broadcasting the game from Lords. Originally they hadn't planned to.

 

crodonilson

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ManOfSussex said:

I'm pleased Sky Sports finally saw sense and are broadcasting the game from Lords. Originally they hadn't planned to.

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Just got home and watching the evening session. Rob Key is such a passionate advocate of county cricket.

 

Badger

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Somerset are doing their part. 300/2 looking set to pick up all the batting points. Although you've got to wonder if it's another batman's paradise.

 

Badger

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I take FULL credit

84.3
Ball to Rogers, OUT
CJL Rogers c Mullaney b Ball 132 (258m 204b 18x4 0x6) SR: 64.70

Somerset 302/3

 

Badger

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Somerset now 322/9

5 wickets for NO runs, very Sussexesque.

 

LlcoolJ

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Carnage.

 

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Gwylan

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Badger said:

Somerset now 322/9

5 wickets for NO runs, very Sussexesque.

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Within 7 wickets for 20 - that's some collapse

 

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Hampster Gull

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Grrr. Headed down to the home of cricket at 5 and close to the ground they stopped play due to poor light.

 

crodonilson

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Advantage Yorkshire??

Bowled Middlesx out for 270 but batting has been their achilles heel this season. Somerset still well in it after reducing Notts to 35/1.

 

ManOfSussex

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crodonilson said:

Advantage Yorkshire??

Bowled Middlesx out for 270 but batting has been their achilles heel this season. Somerset still well in it after reducing Notts to 35/1.

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I would have said advantage Yorkshire an hour ago too, but with Yorkshire at 57/4 it's swung Middlesex's way. Former Sussex and Bexhill CC man Andy Hodd is at the crease.

 

crodonilson

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ManOfSussex said:

I would have said advantage Yorkshire an hour ago too, but with Yorkshire at 57/4 it's swung Middlesex's way. Former Sussex and Bexhill CC man Andy Hodd is at the crease.

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Definitely advantage Middlesex and looks like a result weather permitting either way so looking bleak for Somerset

 

LlcoolJ

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Awful start for Yorkshire, Lyth aside, and probably a batsman short so the next few partnerships are crucial.

 

ManOfSussex

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crodonilson said:

Definitely advantage Middlesex and looks like a result weather permitting either way so looking bleak for Somerset

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They're doing their bit though Somerset. Notts 117-6 now.

 

crodonilson

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ManOfSussex said:

They're doing their bit though Somerset. Notts 117-6 now.

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They're bang in it now. [emoji1531]

 

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Hampster Gull

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Only cricket could play the last set of matches tuesday to friday and miss the people who watch at the weekend

 

ManOfSussex

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• Sep 22, 2016

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At the half way stage the game at Lords could still go 3 ways, and with Somerset firmly in the driving seat against Nottinghamshire this is a great end to the title race.

 

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Zawn Kellys

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• Sep 22, 2016

• #20

I would love to see Somerset win it. Assuming they win against Notts, I think they will win CC if Midds don't win and if Yorks don't win and score 350+ - is that right? So, Yorks to be all out for less than 350 and go on to win - or a draw. sound right?