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Post by davemorton on Sept 3, 2024 8:06:28 GMT
Tues Sept 3rd
Yes, our 2nd XI at Scarborough, day 2, Durham batting.
Also, I am currently watching Bangladesh as they close in on a series win against Shan's Pakistan. Could be curtains for him!
And, from 10.30 this morning, on YouTube I will be watching the National Counties (red ball) final between Berkshire and Staffordshire, which is into its 3rd (and last?) day.
Berks made 382 and Staffs are 163 for 3 in their 53rd over. I think first innings are limited to 90 overs, and first innings decides if two innings not completed? Don't know. I hope there's a commentary to explain. Perhaps it's four days.
Then there's some T20 stuff in the evening, for those who like that sort of thing.
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Post by newby on Sept 3, 2024 8:19:34 GMT
Who could resist the chance to watch or listen to Durham take down Surrey in the first of the T20 quarter-finals at the Oval tonight.
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Post by davemorton on Sept 3, 2024 9:40:28 GMT
It might be a close thing between that and cleaning the oven.
Delayed start at both Scarborough and at West Bromwich, where the NCA final is indeed a 4-day game. Good.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Sept 3, 2024 9:46:48 GMT
and there was me thinking you would be an air-fryer convert Dave....
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Post by davemorton on Sept 3, 2024 11:42:19 GMT
How do you fry air? It won't stay in the pan. But I do like my microwave / oven / steamer thing, even if I haven't explored all its functions yet. I think it even grills, but that sounds messy, another thing to be cleaned....and I hate cleaning.
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Post by karma on Sept 3, 2024 11:43:32 GMT
I'll be at Headingley tomorrow and I find it difficult to post in the open air because of the light and my fingers don't work well either
So 'Cricket Tomorrow' (Wednesday) is the Diamonds in the Rachel Heyhoe Cup 50 overs a side from 10:30 . I know ladies cricket isn't for everyone but this is probably my last chance to see the Diamonds due to Holiday and the fact that they're moving to Durham.
Best of luck tomorrow ladies and for the future for all players, coaches and support staff. 🏏
🐕
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Post by newby on Sept 3, 2024 11:53:19 GMT
It's a bit on/off at Scarborough as the light keeps dipping below whatever threshold the umpires have set. Not too warm either.
Dom Leech is back for his loan at Northants and bowling, so I presume he is generally available now until he leaves at the end of the season.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Sept 3, 2024 12:16:03 GMT
I would like to try and join you at Headingley tomorrow Karma, partly to complete my set of cricket watching this summer.
One day at a test (Lords), one day at a RL50 match (Scarborough) and one T20 (Headingley) plus I have earmarked a day to see one day of our last CC match hoping its to celebrate promotion. So taking in a ladies game would complete the set for me (noting the Hundred doesnt count of course)
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Post by karma on Sept 3, 2024 14:54:43 GMT
It should be a bigger crowd tomorrow for the Ladies cup game, the NE Upper. block O, will be heaving.
Well maybe not but the weather seems set fair, the Diamonds are finishing the season with a bit of form and 50 overs-a-side just has to be 3 x better than the 💯.
At least it IS cricket 🏏
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Edit and this evening's weather forecast is set fair. Well, warm and dry, with sunshine, 10:30 start now it's September 😎
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Post by karma on Sept 4, 2024 5:14:30 GMT
For the Diamonds game (today Wednesday 4th September) I've discovered the club is restricting seating. I'll probably be in the NE lower (the upper with the much better view is closed and I don't want another run'in with security who say ' if we can't see you we can't guarantee your security' Of course they could always move roundcthe ground) .
Pity as this will be the last Diamonds game at Headingley starts 10:30.
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Post by newby on Sept 4, 2024 7:57:17 GMT
I hope they get at least enough people in to give some semblance of an atmosphere. The other games are on out grounds which I think is more sensible.
The women's game gets a reset next season with their names giving them a closer links to the various counties. That should help in the long run in terms of getting a firmer fan base and some local sponsorship.
Even at the England level it's always going to be a 'Money Pit' though.
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Post by newby on Sept 4, 2024 19:33:09 GMT
I found myself watching the livestream of the Northern Diamond's run chase for the last 40 minutes or so. I've watched them meltdown before and this one had all the same ingredients, except this time they managed to pull it out of the fire in the final 2 overs. Well done to them.
The attendance looked very poor which must be frustrating and a concern.
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Post by karma on Sept 4, 2024 19:49:48 GMT
There was plenty of atmosphere particularly when the Diamonds were 'behind the curve' with 9 wickets down and a rapidly expanding DLS score required to avoid defeat.
By means of some judiciously enterprising hitting, the Diamonds required one run off the last ball to tie the game.
Now someone with whom I sometimes converse while watching Yorkshire Cricket often gives a commentary. Saying things after a shot like "that's only going to be a single". I counter with, "If they run quickly, they might turn that into two by putting pressure on the fielder, Who miss-fields and let's our boys run two." He counters, "No there's only one"
Anyway the last two Diamonds players, ran the first single quickly (to at least tie the game) the fielder panicked, miss-fielded and the Diamond's turned one run into two to actually win the game. I think this give the Diamonds a home Semi-final tie on September 14th
I realise ladies cricket isn't for everyone. I found this game brilliant with the most exciting finish I've seen for a long time
As for the crowd. I think it was more than I've seen in some CC games. The crowd would be affected by the fact that there's no food available in the ground. Nor any refeshments. Seating areas were severely restricted too (as per the pre-match announcements on Yorkshire's website). And of course publicity is poor, especially for a mid-week daytime game.
I'd just like to compliment the umpires. When Yorkshire were chasing a good total,(240) and were behind the DLS required score. They made progress towards this then repeatedly lost a wicket which moved the required rate further away. Then it began to rain and if they'd 'gone off' the game would have been lost. The umpires let play carry on in sometimes light. sometimes heavy rain for several overs. Fair to both teams 👏 and a good win for the Diamonds.
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Post by karma on Sept 14, 2024 8:29:55 GMT
Good luck to the Diamonds today in the Headingley semi-final for the Rachel Heyhoe whatsit cup.
In their last game here in this competition with one ball left they needed 1 run to tie and two runs to win. The Diamonds won in a very exciting game and hence today's game.
This definitely will be their last game at Headingley before the move to Durham. It would be great if they went on to win this trophy as a final mark of their presence in Yorkshire. 🏆
Wish all the players, coaches and other staff every success and happiness in their future careers. Hope to see some back at Headingley after our 're-launch under Richard Pyrah's leadership 🏏
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Post by newby on Sept 14, 2024 9:39:59 GMT
Yes good luck to the Diamonds and I hope they reach the final, Grace Road next Sunday I think.
Meanwhile good luck to young Alex Wade, quick bowler playing for England U19's today at Loughborough against a Scotland and Ireland joint side.
Live stream on NVplay.
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