The Brian Hardie Stance
U19 Cricketer
Northants declare, setting 176 to win. Seems a tad generous at 1230?
Fair enough. I did wonder that but thought they'd have scored a few more than 70 odd off 20 plus overs to give them more of a buffer and place the most attacking fields.In the context of the game, yes. However in the context of the season they desperately need a win and this may be their best option, giving themselves two sessions.
Well, however it's come about, it's paying off so far!May also have been a deal overnight (given that warks had to declare first) with Warks able to strike a hard bargain knowing Northants’ need.
17 needed with one wicket left.Meanwhile, Leics in with a shout of chasing down 499 to win at Hove....
Leics came up 15 runs short, Unadkat taking 6.17 needed with one wicket left.
Northants need 2 wickets to Warks 50 runs
Kent have begun a chase of 140 to beat Notts
Some cracking finishes
And Lancashire fail to bowl out the opposition again on the last day. 8 draws, no other first division county has more than 5. Hartley not taken more than 2 wickets in an innings this season. Looks like Lancs backed the wrong player.Eight for the match for Matt Parkinson. Love to see it.