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Post by donnylad on Apr 13, 2024 18:48:29 GMT
I managed to see the back end of their innings. It was reminiscent of times gone by, left hander (Charlesworth) slogging and swinging with a short leg-side boundary and our 'quicks' bowling round the wicket .. into middle and leg ....
I didn't see the few overs we had ... my last look today was of the dark grey sky, all 3 covers wheeled on and plastic sheeting being put down ...so I thought that was that and paid attention to a visitor we had.!
We scored at 5 an over!
Leading by 120, we are in a strong position providing we play sensibly. I agree with Newby about a modicum of caution. I am sure that Gloucester have mentally locked down on a draw but if we give them a sniff then they do have batsman who can move the score along.
Another day to look forward to!
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Post by davemorton on Apr 13, 2024 19:19:41 GMT
Yes, very good. I watched a lot of it - see rugby thread. We stayed patient. It is their boring pitch, not ours. Join up the dots and see how mentally tough they are.
Then try to go at 4 an over tomorrow. That would put us 370 ahead at tea, and take it from there. The benefit of having three Test batsmen, plus Lyth, is that we should be able to score quickly enough to give our bowlers time. Perhaps spin will play a part, in which case we've got three of them. I reckon we're 60% winners, at this moment.
Adam Lyth is touched with greatness when he bats like this.
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Post by tykemania on Apr 13, 2024 19:55:43 GMT
Yes, think the message has to be sensible, measured aggression. Anything over 350 would/should be fine as a lead in most circumstances - though I would be aiming for more like 425 for safety.
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Post by newby on Apr 14, 2024 10:44:29 GMT
Much as I'm looking forward to watch Joe Root and Harry Brook, the re-establishing of the productive opening partnership between Lyth and Bean is probably of more importance to Yorkshire for the season ahead.
Lyth looks in prime form, just caught up with his runs from yesterday. The sun is trying to draw me out but I'm sticking with this until at least lunch.
Elsewhere 100 up for Alex Lees, pleased for Durham that they haven't let Warwickshire's big score affect them too much. Lousy cricket wicket I suppose you would have to say.
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Post by karma on Apr 14, 2024 14:24:55 GMT
Opening partnership of 180 can't be bad between Lyth and Bean, that augers well for this season. I don't want to tempt fate but these two lads were working well together last season and this seems to have carried through to 2024.
Last time, we had similar, Lyth with Lees, it was Championship form.
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Post by newby on Apr 14, 2024 15:39:06 GMT
Glos need 498 to win after Yorkshire pulled the plug on 428/6. A tad cautious maybe but the pitch looks unlikely to suddenly become helpful.
A lot depends on the weather, 3 wickets down tonight would be very nice.
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Post by Hit Wicket on Apr 14, 2024 17:20:30 GMT
Three wickets down. That's a decent situation.
Tomorrow looks showery and very windy. Who knows how much play there'll be? But at least we're on the up.
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Post by donnylad on Apr 14, 2024 17:52:53 GMT
... and 4 down is even better.
I an at FoodBank for most of tomorrow but I think that the livestream will be on, somewhere .......
If they can start on time and get an early one ... or two then I think we are on for a win. My guess is that the weather will decide this one. early morning rain will be the key.
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Post by newby on Apr 14, 2024 19:34:22 GMT
Looks to be very windy tomorrow too so the showers may be fast moving. I think the ground will be less saturated after the last week we've had so though rain may stop play it hopefully should dry up quickly and enable less overs to be lost. Fingers crossed.
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Post by davemorton on Apr 14, 2024 20:55:38 GMT
I could understand the delayed declaration if Gloucs had Grace, Jessop, Hammond and Graveney - all of them! - but they're a bit short of that, currently. You've got to dare to win.
Having got four, we should win anyway. Cricketers bat so boldly these days, and bowl so timidly. Perhaps the one causes the other.
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Post by byased on Apr 14, 2024 21:08:08 GMT
Been out of the country for a week or so, but kept up to date with scores. The declaration does seem a bit cautious, but I think Leicester knocked off a big score against us early on last season, so maybe once bitten.
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Post by newby on Apr 15, 2024 7:59:24 GMT
08:30
Good morning from the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, where there has been a fair amount of overnight rain ahead of day four. Thereโs a bit in the air at present, but blue sky in the distance. ๐ค
As expected, hopefully saturation isn't a problem. Looks like a very windy and uncomfortable day to play cricket. Showers forecast but if they hit or miss is in the lap of the gods. Here's hoping we get enough time on the pitch to finish the job.
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Post by karma on Apr 15, 2024 8:07:17 GMT
Fabulous , hope you have a brilliant day.
And Yorkshire too ๐ ๐
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Post by newby on Apr 15, 2024 8:50:38 GMT
Unfortunately the bit on the top is from the YCCC twitter feed, I'm sat helplessly at home doing what I have to do. Which is quite a lot today to be honest so I will be dipping in and out when I can.
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Post by hawke on Apr 15, 2024 8:53:36 GMT
Hope the weather relents and we did not declare too late. Otherwise all is well.
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