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ICC 2008 Succession Game Results
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Good question! Horton and Mahmood might've been wondering why they didn't receive it.
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Pro40 Game 1
Lancashire began the Pro40 competition with an exciting home match against Gloucestershire. Horton opened, rather than du Plessis, after his impressive performance opening in the county win against Hampshire. Newby came in for Keegan, and Keedy was again omitted from the side.
Gloucestershire scored just three runs from the first three overs of the match but then burst into life. At one stage, a score of 280-300 looked on the cards before Newby and Chapple steadied the run rate. It was the part time leg spin of du Plessis, however, that was crucial in restricting Gloucestershire to just 254. His eight overs yielded just 34 runs and he took the key wickets of debutant Brian Thorpe (102) and Marcus North (25). On the other hand, Mahmood and Anderson combined produced figures of 2/98 from twelve expensive overs.
The punt of opening with Horton failed but du Plessis fared little better as Lewis dismissed them both in the first over of the innings. Loye (44), Yousuf (25) and Law (17) all contributed and reduced the required run rate but at 5/100, Lancashire’s chances were all but shredded. It was up to the tail to step up, and step up they did. Sutton shared partnerships of 42 with Cork and a crucial 76 with Chapple and they scored so quickly that only 38 runs were needed from the final 10 overs with three wickets remaining. However, minor panic set in and it took a twelve run last wicket partnership, between Anderson and Newby, to seal a sensational victory in the final over. In hindsight, Gloucestershire may look back at bowling Lewis out so early in the Lancashire innings as a mistake because the rest of the attack was feeble – all the other Gloucestershire bowlers went at more than six runs an over.
Lancashire began the Pro40 competition with an exciting home match against Gloucestershire. Horton opened, rather than du Plessis, after his impressive performance opening in the county win against Hampshire. Newby came in for Keegan, and Keedy was again omitted from the side.
Gloucestershire scored just three runs from the first three overs of the match but then burst into life. At one stage, a score of 280-300 looked on the cards before Newby and Chapple steadied the run rate. It was the part time leg spin of du Plessis, however, that was crucial in restricting Gloucestershire to just 254. His eight overs yielded just 34 runs and he took the key wickets of debutant Brian Thorpe (102) and Marcus North (25). On the other hand, Mahmood and Anderson combined produced figures of 2/98 from twelve expensive overs.
The punt of opening with Horton failed but du Plessis fared little better as Lewis dismissed them both in the first over of the innings. Loye (44), Yousuf (25) and Law (17) all contributed and reduced the required run rate but at 5/100, Lancashire’s chances were all but shredded. It was up to the tail to step up, and step up they did. Sutton shared partnerships of 42 with Cork and a crucial 76 with Chapple and they scored so quickly that only 38 runs were needed from the final 10 overs with three wickets remaining. However, minor panic set in and it took a twelve run last wicket partnership, between Anderson and Newby, to seal a sensational victory in the final over. In hindsight, Gloucestershire may look back at bowling Lewis out so early in the Lancashire innings as a mistake because the rest of the attack was feeble – all the other Gloucestershire bowlers went at more than six runs an over.
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CC Game 9
Again Lancashire faced Hampshire in the county championship, and they fielded the same side as the previous Pro40 match, meaning that both Keegan and Keedy still missed out.
Hampshire won the toss on a very good pitch and proceeded to make 409, although only Crawley passed 55 for the visitors. Anderson took the top order wickets and Chapple polished off the tail. Loye and Yousuf were both dismissed without scoring and it was left to Horton, who scored his second county hundred in as many matches, and wicket keeper Sutton, to rescue the team. Only Bond and Tremlett threatened with the ball, and although the lower order conceded their wickets rather tamely, Lancashire still managed a ten run lead.
The visitors had no problem scoring runs in their second innings, forcing Lancashire onto the defensive. Carberry scored a well made hundred, Adams a flawless 95, and Crawley produced another half century before Pothas smashed 52. Eventually a target of 389 runs was set, with two full session and 70 minutes in the first session of day four remaining. Loye went early again but Horton and du Plessis were in fine form and at lunch only 306 more runs were needed to win. Both were dismissed relatively early after the adjournment and Law was then dropped, which proved a vital moment in the match. He dominated a 175 run stand with Yousuf, scoring 118 of them (from just 130 deliveries) before perishing. At that stage, Lancashire was 294/4 and needed another 95 runs in 60 minutes. Yousuf went with 66 needed in 38 minutes, and then with 31 minutes to score 63 runs, Sutton was forced to retire hurt. Hampshire had a new ball and a Lancashire tail to bowl at, and although runs came with the attacking fields, the home team finished 20 runs short while Hampshire needed another three wickets, as the match was declared a draw.
Again Lancashire faced Hampshire in the county championship, and they fielded the same side as the previous Pro40 match, meaning that both Keegan and Keedy still missed out.
Hampshire won the toss on a very good pitch and proceeded to make 409, although only Crawley passed 55 for the visitors. Anderson took the top order wickets and Chapple polished off the tail. Loye and Yousuf were both dismissed without scoring and it was left to Horton, who scored his second county hundred in as many matches, and wicket keeper Sutton, to rescue the team. Only Bond and Tremlett threatened with the ball, and although the lower order conceded their wickets rather tamely, Lancashire still managed a ten run lead.
The visitors had no problem scoring runs in their second innings, forcing Lancashire onto the defensive. Carberry scored a well made hundred, Adams a flawless 95, and Crawley produced another half century before Pothas smashed 52. Eventually a target of 389 runs was set, with two full session and 70 minutes in the first session of day four remaining. Loye went early again but Horton and du Plessis were in fine form and at lunch only 306 more runs were needed to win. Both were dismissed relatively early after the adjournment and Law was then dropped, which proved a vital moment in the match. He dominated a 175 run stand with Yousuf, scoring 118 of them (from just 130 deliveries) before perishing. At that stage, Lancashire was 294/4 and needed another 95 runs in 60 minutes. Yousuf went with 66 needed in 38 minutes, and then with 31 minutes to score 63 runs, Sutton was forced to retire hurt. Hampshire had a new ball and a Lancashire tail to bowl at, and although runs came with the attacking fields, the home team finished 20 runs short while Hampshire needed another three wickets, as the match was declared a draw.
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T20 Semi Final
Lancashire faced Sussex in the Twenty Over Cup semi final and made several changes. Sutton’s fracture meant he would be sidelined for two weeks and Gareth Cross took his spot. With questions over whether Cross at number six in the batting line would result in a vulnerable tail, Mark Chilton came into the side and opened and Horton dropped to number six. Both Chapple and Newby were left out of the side and Keegan, the most successful Lancashire bowling in the Twenty20 matches, played instead. However, four overs needed to come from du Plessis, a risk Lancashire was prepared to take.
For once the Lancashire skipper won the toss and elected to bowl. Sussex’s innings was built around small contributions from several players, with Goodwin’s 33 (from just 16 balls) the highest score. Mahmood with 3/24 was the pick of the bowlers, while Keegan and Cork both picked up two wickets apiece. Du Plessis conceded 30 runs from his four overs, the second most economical figures amongst the Lancashire bowlers.
Chilton and Loye both failed to reach double figures and with the run rate climbing, Lancashire needed a partnership of substance. It came in the form of a 90 run stand between du Plessis and Yousuf, both of whom scored 51. The required run rate dropped remarkably and Lancashire looked set to cruise home needing only seven runs from the last two overs of the innings. However, Ryan Harris bowled a brilliant penultimate over, and when Cross was dismissed with four runs from four balls needed, the pressure intensified. Cork and Law exchanged singles, before Cork failed to score with two runs needed from two deliveries. With both teams still hopeful of victory, it was Lancashire who prevailed, as Cork smashed a boundary and saw his side through to the final.
Lancashire faced Sussex in the Twenty Over Cup semi final and made several changes. Sutton’s fracture meant he would be sidelined for two weeks and Gareth Cross took his spot. With questions over whether Cross at number six in the batting line would result in a vulnerable tail, Mark Chilton came into the side and opened and Horton dropped to number six. Both Chapple and Newby were left out of the side and Keegan, the most successful Lancashire bowling in the Twenty20 matches, played instead. However, four overs needed to come from du Plessis, a risk Lancashire was prepared to take.
For once the Lancashire skipper won the toss and elected to bowl. Sussex’s innings was built around small contributions from several players, with Goodwin’s 33 (from just 16 balls) the highest score. Mahmood with 3/24 was the pick of the bowlers, while Keegan and Cork both picked up two wickets apiece. Du Plessis conceded 30 runs from his four overs, the second most economical figures amongst the Lancashire bowlers.
Chilton and Loye both failed to reach double figures and with the run rate climbing, Lancashire needed a partnership of substance. It came in the form of a 90 run stand between du Plessis and Yousuf, both of whom scored 51. The required run rate dropped remarkably and Lancashire looked set to cruise home needing only seven runs from the last two overs of the innings. However, Ryan Harris bowled a brilliant penultimate over, and when Cross was dismissed with four runs from four balls needed, the pressure intensified. Cork and Law exchanged singles, before Cork failed to score with two runs needed from two deliveries. With both teams still hopeful of victory, it was Lancashire who prevailed, as Cork smashed a boundary and saw his side through to the final.
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T20 Final
So here we are, the final of the Twenty Over Cup against Middlesex. Lancashire decided to play five bowlers rather than relying on du Plessis, so Chapple replaced Chilton, and Horton was moved back up to open.
Middlesex won the toss and batted but made an average start, finding themselves 2/40 after six overs. From there, the floodgates opened. Shah scored 47 from 31 deliveries, while Joyce's unbeaten 67 took only 41 balls. The third wicket Middlesex partnership of 85 all but determined the result of the match as it came at an unbelievable rate. Incredibly, Sajid Mahmood came out with figures of 3/19 from four overs, despite Middlesex accumulating 179. With the impact of Mahmood removed, the rest of the bowlers sent down 16 overs, for figures of 1/160.
The Lancashire batsmen decided to go down fighting and adopted an attacking approach. Timothy Murtagh capatilised early and he, along with Alan Richardson, were the other star bowlers on display besides Mahmood. At 4/46, Lancashire were well and truely out of the match, but Yousuf and Cross entertained the crowd in a 102 run partnership that at least saw Lancashire get within range of Middlesex's target. It went to show that had the Lancashire batsmen been required to chase 159 rather than 179, they may well have been celebrating success. Cross was dismissed off the last ball of the competition by Murtagh in a fitting way to end the tournament for the champions, Middlesex.
So here we are, the final of the Twenty Over Cup against Middlesex. Lancashire decided to play five bowlers rather than relying on du Plessis, so Chapple replaced Chilton, and Horton was moved back up to open.
Middlesex won the toss and batted but made an average start, finding themselves 2/40 after six overs. From there, the floodgates opened. Shah scored 47 from 31 deliveries, while Joyce's unbeaten 67 took only 41 balls. The third wicket Middlesex partnership of 85 all but determined the result of the match as it came at an unbelievable rate. Incredibly, Sajid Mahmood came out with figures of 3/19 from four overs, despite Middlesex accumulating 179. With the impact of Mahmood removed, the rest of the bowlers sent down 16 overs, for figures of 1/160.
The Lancashire batsmen decided to go down fighting and adopted an attacking approach. Timothy Murtagh capatilised early and he, along with Alan Richardson, were the other star bowlers on display besides Mahmood. At 4/46, Lancashire were well and truely out of the match, but Yousuf and Cross entertained the crowd in a 102 run partnership that at least saw Lancashire get within range of Middlesex's target. It went to show that had the Lancashire batsmen been required to chase 159 rather than 179, they may well have been celebrating success. Cross was dismissed off the last ball of the competition by Murtagh in a fitting way to end the tournament for the champions, Middlesex.
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I was tempted to go for the target with 20 minutes to play but in the end I didn't want to risk losing to Hampshire and give them extra championship points, as they're top of the table at the moment.
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A stunning bowling performance from Sajd Mahmood, recalled to the side due to the forced absence of Andrew Flintoff, saw Lancashire cruise to victory in the Challenge Trophy final at the expense of Middlesex.
Middlesex surprised everyone by choosing to bat on a heavily overcast morning and started brightly with Andrew Strauss leading them to a quickfire opening partnership of 58. New-ball bowlers James Anderson and Glen Chapple went for plenty, Anderson being taken out of the attack after his first four overs went for 22 runs, and it looked like a repeat of the T20 final for Lancashire. But Mahmood and Dominic Cork removed Middlesex's top five batsmen for just 53 more runs giving Gary Keedy the opportunity to strangle their lower order, finishing with 4-36 from his ten overs. Middlesex were eventually all out in 43.4 overs for a below-par total of 152. Despite a few early scares, Lancashire kept calm and thanks to a crucial partnership between Law and Yousuf knocked off the runs required with plenty of time to spare.
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Middlesex surprised everyone by choosing to bat on a heavily overcast morning and started brightly with Andrew Strauss leading them to a quickfire opening partnership of 58. New-ball bowlers James Anderson and Glen Chapple went for plenty, Anderson being taken out of the attack after his first four overs went for 22 runs, and it looked like a repeat of the T20 final for Lancashire. But Mahmood and Dominic Cork removed Middlesex's top five batsmen for just 53 more runs giving Gary Keedy the opportunity to strangle their lower order, finishing with 4-36 from his ten overs. Middlesex were eventually all out in 43.4 overs for a below-par total of 152. Despite a few early scares, Lancashire kept calm and thanks to a crucial partnership between Law and Yousuf knocked off the runs required with plenty of time to spare.
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He scored a duck in his one T20 international and hasn't played since. He's returned to the squad, thankfully, because that Lowe fellow who replaced him is scoring nothing. The team's doing well though, beat Middlesex again in Pro40 then chased 312 to beat Kent in the county championship.
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Started off with two County Championship matches: the first against Surrey saw two fairly even sides bat out a draw due to lots of rain. Keedy got himself injured bowling in the 3rd innings, putting paid to our hopes of bowling Surrey out. We saw out a session and a half comfortably.
Our next game was against Durham, on a poor pitch Loye, recently recalled to the side, bagged a magnificent century, and in the 2nd innings Law did the same with a true Captain's innings. Anderson was the real star of the show however, taking 10-129, devestating Durham's top order in their runchase of 290.
We then played Durham again in the Pro League, Newby bowling excellently despite a Chanderpaul century to restrict them to a fairly pedestrian target. Horton and Loye went about smashing the Durham attack and we won comfortably.
Our next game was in the Pro League against Notts, which saw a flat pitch and some atrocious bowling. Despite getting off to a flyer of a start (Loye again with a run a ball 80), we were pegged back with late wickets but still set them what should be an unreachable target. But out came Durham and on such a flat pitch all the bowlers were carted. Only Flintoff, back from international duty had penetration, and the result was incredibly disappointing.
This loss pretty much took us out of the running for the Pro League, but we're 17 points back in the County Championship with 2 games to play. I think we can do it if we play well!
Our next game was against Durham, on a poor pitch Loye, recently recalled to the side, bagged a magnificent century, and in the 2nd innings Law did the same with a true Captain's innings. Anderson was the real star of the show however, taking 10-129, devestating Durham's top order in their runchase of 290.
We then played Durham again in the Pro League, Newby bowling excellently despite a Chanderpaul century to restrict them to a fairly pedestrian target. Horton and Loye went about smashing the Durham attack and we won comfortably.
Our next game was in the Pro League against Notts, which saw a flat pitch and some atrocious bowling. Despite getting off to a flyer of a start (Loye again with a run a ball 80), we were pegged back with late wickets but still set them what should be an unreachable target. But out came Durham and on such a flat pitch all the bowlers were carted. Only Flintoff, back from international duty had penetration, and the result was incredibly disappointing.
This loss pretty much took us out of the running for the Pro League, but we're 17 points back in the County Championship with 2 games to play. I think we can do it if we play well!
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Heading into the final stage of the season, Lancashire sat in fifth spot in the Pro League with one match remaining against Somerset - clear of relegation but also unlikely to threaten top spot, particularly with a net run rate of zero. The county championship title also looked out of reach, with Surrey holding a 17 point lead with two matches left (against Kent and Somerset).
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Lancashire hosted Somerset for their final limited overs game of the season. Horton opened the batting with du Plessis, with Loye at three. Cross replaced Sutton as the wicket keeper but the same bowling line-up of Anderson, Mahmood, Flintoff, Newby and Cork was retained.
Lancashire made an average start as du Plessis and Loye went early to Somerset's academy star William Orton. The response of Horton and Yousuf was to counter attack, and they did so superbly. The pair posted a partnership of 87 and when Horton was dismissed, Yousuf continued the momentum in another sizeable stand with captain Law. Cross, Flintoff and Cork enjoyed themselves at the death with quick cameos as Lancashire posted 292 in their 40 overs. Willoughby had an aweful day with the ball, conceeding 82 runs from his eight overs. Remarkably, Munday, considered Somerset's most dangerous bowler, did not play in a single one day game for Somerset throughout the whole season.
To stand any chance of finishing in the top two of the Pro League, Lancashire required a thumping victory but Langer and Hildreth had other ideas. Anderson was hammered early on. It was Sajid Mahmood who changed the course of the match though, as Somerset collapsed from a steady 3/118 to 142 all out. He thoroughly deserved his five wicket bag. Cork chipped in with three cheap wickets at the death to ensure a massive 150 run victory - enough to secure second in the league.
Lancashire hosted Somerset for their final limited overs game of the season. Horton opened the batting with du Plessis, with Loye at three. Cross replaced Sutton as the wicket keeper but the same bowling line-up of Anderson, Mahmood, Flintoff, Newby and Cork was retained.
Lancashire made an average start as du Plessis and Loye went early to Somerset's academy star William Orton. The response of Horton and Yousuf was to counter attack, and they did so superbly. The pair posted a partnership of 87 and when Horton was dismissed, Yousuf continued the momentum in another sizeable stand with captain Law. Cross, Flintoff and Cork enjoyed themselves at the death with quick cameos as Lancashire posted 292 in their 40 overs. Willoughby had an aweful day with the ball, conceeding 82 runs from his eight overs. Remarkably, Munday, considered Somerset's most dangerous bowler, did not play in a single one day game for Somerset throughout the whole season.
To stand any chance of finishing in the top two of the Pro League, Lancashire required a thumping victory but Langer and Hildreth had other ideas. Anderson was hammered early on. It was Sajid Mahmood who changed the course of the match though, as Somerset collapsed from a steady 3/118 to 142 all out. He thoroughly deserved his five wicket bag. Cork chipped in with three cheap wickets at the death to ensure a massive 150 run victory - enough to secure second in the league.
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The final home game of Lancashire's season was against third placed Kent in the county championship. Keedy, who had been out injured, came in for Newby and Loye was promoted back to opening the innings.
Lancashire won the toss but struggled early on against Kent's medium fast bowlers. When Cork joined Yousuf, they found their side with just 156 runs on the board and six wickets down, but a 90 run partnership between the pair pushed the home side to safer territory. Cork (46) departed but Yousuf carried on and he posted a magnificent century. Partnerships of 54 with Keedy (15) and 39 with Anderson (1) propelled Lancashire to the reasonable total of 342. Kent were woeful in reply and lucky to make three figures. Anderson ripped through the top order and at one stage had figures of 6-4-2-3. At 8/76, a complete rout was on the cards but a 45 run ninth wicket partnership restored some credibility. Anderson picked up four wickets in the end, with Flintoff and Mahmood collecting three apiece.
With a 221 run lead, Lancashire opted not to enforce the follow-on. The pitch was still in good condition, and with barely 150 overs bowled in the match, Law made a sensible decision. Lancashire batted aggressively with Horton and Loye passing 100 in just 19 overs. Horton fell for 81 but Loye completed his hundred. Yousuf was promoted to number three and made yet another century, though his 133 ball unbeaten ton was easily his most attacking hundred of the season. Law's 45 took just 48 balls and du Plessis (at number six) smoked 28 unbeaten runs from 20 deliveries, allowing Lancashire to declare as soon as Yousuf had passed three figures and set Kent the impossible target of 617 to win, or five sessions to bat for a draw.
Extremely attacking fields resulted in the Kent batsmen scoring at a very reasonable rate, but wickets fell at regular intervals and they never really looked like batting out the rest of the match. Cork and Flintoff took wickets at important times, and only Key and van Jaarsveld passed 40. The game was wrapped up with two sessions still to play. However, Lancashire's 312 run win still may not be enough to win the trophy, with Surrey extending their lead with one match remaining.
The final home game of Lancashire's season was against third placed Kent in the county championship. Keedy, who had been out injured, came in for Newby and Loye was promoted back to opening the innings.
Lancashire won the toss but struggled early on against Kent's medium fast bowlers. When Cork joined Yousuf, they found their side with just 156 runs on the board and six wickets down, but a 90 run partnership between the pair pushed the home side to safer territory. Cork (46) departed but Yousuf carried on and he posted a magnificent century. Partnerships of 54 with Keedy (15) and 39 with Anderson (1) propelled Lancashire to the reasonable total of 342. Kent were woeful in reply and lucky to make three figures. Anderson ripped through the top order and at one stage had figures of 6-4-2-3. At 8/76, a complete rout was on the cards but a 45 run ninth wicket partnership restored some credibility. Anderson picked up four wickets in the end, with Flintoff and Mahmood collecting three apiece.
With a 221 run lead, Lancashire opted not to enforce the follow-on. The pitch was still in good condition, and with barely 150 overs bowled in the match, Law made a sensible decision. Lancashire batted aggressively with Horton and Loye passing 100 in just 19 overs. Horton fell for 81 but Loye completed his hundred. Yousuf was promoted to number three and made yet another century, though his 133 ball unbeaten ton was easily his most attacking hundred of the season. Law's 45 took just 48 balls and du Plessis (at number six) smoked 28 unbeaten runs from 20 deliveries, allowing Lancashire to declare as soon as Yousuf had passed three figures and set Kent the impossible target of 617 to win, or five sessions to bat for a draw.
Extremely attacking fields resulted in the Kent batsmen scoring at a very reasonable rate, but wickets fell at regular intervals and they never really looked like batting out the rest of the match. Cork and Flintoff took wickets at important times, and only Key and van Jaarsveld passed 40. The game was wrapped up with two sessions still to play. However, Lancashire's 312 run win still may not be enough to win the trophy, with Surrey extending their lead with one match remaining.
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Lancashire faced two pieces of disappointing news before their final match of the season. Flintoff was ruled out with an injury and Surrey, who had completed their final match already, had a 29 point lead. With second place the best on offer for Lancashire, only pride was on the line against Somerset. Newby replaced Flintoff in an otherwise unchanged side.
Law did win another toss however, and chose to bat first again. Horton anchored the innings on day one, posting his highest first class score of 179. Loye (74) and Horton got the side off to a sensational start, and they found themselves 0/143 at lunch. Somerset hit back however, and it took a 113 run stand between Horton and Sutton to get the innings back on track. Horton was eventually dismissed towards the end of the day, but Sutton continued his fine innings into day two. Number eleven Newby allowed him to reach his century, and the wicket-keeper batsman then went crazy. The 66 run stand for the final wicket featured only six runs from Newby. Trescothick and Edwards seemed to have the last laugh though, as the Somerset opening pair combined for a 234 run opening stand. Trescothick was dropped early, which proved very costly. Like Lancashire, Somerset struggled against the new ball, and finished on 423, somewhat disappointing after their sensational start. Anderson was the main destroyer, with Newby and Mahmood picking up a couple of wickets each in support.
Lancashire only had a 65 run lead so had to be cautious not to collapse. Perhaps the batsmen were too cautious, as of the eight players to bat, everyone scored at least 20 runs but Law top scored with just 53. Munday tied the team down brilliantly, and added another three scalps to his six wicket bag in the first innings. Lancashire declared later than they wanted, setting Somerset 378 to win in just over two sessions. The home side showed little interest in going after the total so instead settled for the draw, but Lancashire was inspired and reduced Somerset to 4/106 at tea. Cork picked up two big wickets of Trescothick and Trego. Blackwell ran himself out with the second ball after the tea break, and Durston was dismissed by Mahmood in the same over as Somerset shot themselves in the foot. Mahmood then ripped through the lower order causing Somerset to collapse from 6/125 to 9/129. Kieswetter added 25 with Munday for the last wicket to cause some anxiety for Lancashire, before Anderson sent Munday packing to complete a 223 run victory.
Lancashire faced two pieces of disappointing news before their final match of the season. Flintoff was ruled out with an injury and Surrey, who had completed their final match already, had a 29 point lead. With second place the best on offer for Lancashire, only pride was on the line against Somerset. Newby replaced Flintoff in an otherwise unchanged side.
Law did win another toss however, and chose to bat first again. Horton anchored the innings on day one, posting his highest first class score of 179. Loye (74) and Horton got the side off to a sensational start, and they found themselves 0/143 at lunch. Somerset hit back however, and it took a 113 run stand between Horton and Sutton to get the innings back on track. Horton was eventually dismissed towards the end of the day, but Sutton continued his fine innings into day two. Number eleven Newby allowed him to reach his century, and the wicket-keeper batsman then went crazy. The 66 run stand for the final wicket featured only six runs from Newby. Trescothick and Edwards seemed to have the last laugh though, as the Somerset opening pair combined for a 234 run opening stand. Trescothick was dropped early, which proved very costly. Like Lancashire, Somerset struggled against the new ball, and finished on 423, somewhat disappointing after their sensational start. Anderson was the main destroyer, with Newby and Mahmood picking up a couple of wickets each in support.
Lancashire only had a 65 run lead so had to be cautious not to collapse. Perhaps the batsmen were too cautious, as of the eight players to bat, everyone scored at least 20 runs but Law top scored with just 53. Munday tied the team down brilliantly, and added another three scalps to his six wicket bag in the first innings. Lancashire declared later than they wanted, setting Somerset 378 to win in just over two sessions. The home side showed little interest in going after the total so instead settled for the draw, but Lancashire was inspired and reduced Somerset to 4/106 at tea. Cork picked up two big wickets of Trescothick and Trego. Blackwell ran himself out with the second ball after the tea break, and Durston was dismissed by Mahmood in the same over as Somerset shot themselves in the foot. Mahmood then ripped through the lower order causing Somerset to collapse from 6/125 to 9/129. Kieswetter added 25 with Munday for the last wicket to cause some anxiety for Lancashire, before Anderson sent Munday packing to complete a 223 run victory.
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Several changes to last year's side. Captain Law, spinner Keedy and all rounders Cork and Chapple retired, leaving a few holes. Fortunately, Ryan ten Doeschate and Alfonso Thomas were available, and Cameron White was signed as the spin bowler. White's batting, whilst not at the same level of Yousuf's, means the side has much more batting depth with the overseas player acting as an allrounder. Daryl Mitchell and Craig Spearman were both signed to bolster the batting department.
Several changes to last year's side. Captain Law, spinner Keedy and all rounders Cork and Chapple retired, leaving a few holes. Fortunately, Ryan ten Doeschate and Alfonso Thomas were available, and Cameron White was signed as the spin bowler. White's batting, whilst not at the same level of Yousuf's, means the side has much more batting depth with the overseas player acting as an allrounder. Daryl Mitchell and Craig Spearman were both signed to bolster the batting department.
