Lancashire v Sussex Final Day

[Lord Bracknell]

Lancashire 450/6d
Sussex 251 & 21/2 (11 ov) (f/o)

Sussex trail by 178 runs with 8 wickets remaining

If Sussex survive for a draw - we're champions

If Sussex lose - we'll be champions if Lancashire fail to beat Nottinghamshire or if we get six points against Leicestershire

North-west England

Summary:
Mainly dry with plenty of warm sunshine.

Today
Most places dry with plenty of sunshine but risk of a few spots of rain at first this morning. Maximum temperature 22 deg C (72 deg F).

 

[Everest]

I reckon there's no way that Leicestershire will stop us getting the points needed if we do lose today. Saying that, Leices are on a roll now after winning their first championship game of the season yesterday. NOT!

Bring on the champions.

 

[CAFC Matt]

GOOD LUCK SUSSEX

 

[brighton rock]

champions

 

[albiongirl]

It will be hard to concentrate today but I,m sure they will do it and get over there nerves.

Sussex home of the Champions

 

[The Oldman]

I feel very nervous but the team spirit shown throughout the season should see us through .

Sussex now 28 - 2

 

[Trigger]

I feel even more nervous...

I cant see us getting through the day without losing 8 wickets... (Lancs will have prepared the wicket accordingly)

It will be nice to win at home though, providing we win it!

 

[The Oldman]

Not wishing to tempt fate with any comment but currently 44 - 2

 

[The Oldman]

It's not looking good. 4 wickets down

 

[Trigger]

*cries*

 

[Everest]

Never mind. I'm sure we'd all prefer to win it in Hove.

 

[nwgull]

79 for 5! We're going to lose this by an innings

 

[Trigger]

Can someone delete this thread please?

 

[fatbadger]

what a mess.

At least getting the 2nd batting bonus point yesterday means that Surrey can't win it.

 

[Everest]

Sussex innings 89 for 5 (45 overs)

Current Batsmen
MW Goodwin 13 not out
RSC Martin-Jenkins 4 not out

Last man: 32
Fall of wicket: 73

Match situation: Sussex are 110 runs behind. Lunch is being taken.

Bugger

 

[fatbadger]

96/6

R S C Martin-Jenkins b P J Martin 6

 

[Citrus]

 

[Trigger]

As i said, Lancashire prepared the wicket accordingly...

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Afternoon, everyone...

Just got back from a morning's communication silence - and what do I find?

"Despair" seems to be the word.

But no, I say. KTF.

It's a subtle way to get the draw. Bat all day, rely on Mushy.

Goodwin's just gone.

So it's down to the King of Shabash, Hard-Hitting Mark Davis and Jason "I only score runs for the money" Lewry.

147/8

On second thoughts - I think I'll stick with despair.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

28 overs left

156/8