Middlesex put their case - where it matters - on the pitch
By making their second highest score of the season against Glamorgan at Southgate, Middlesex underlined their own appeal against the deduction of points for the perceived poor condition of the pitch
Staff and agencies
14-Jul-2000
By making their second highest score of the season against Glamorgan at
Southgate, Middlesex underlined their own appeal against the deduction of
points for the perceived poor condition of the pitch.
The appeal will be lodged on Monday. Whereas 18 wickets fell on the first day since then Glamorgan have scored 219 to which Middlesex have replied with 374. The Glamorgan's first-wicket partnership has remained unbroken with 69 runs to their credit. Justin Langer (61) was out soon after Middlesex started the day at 130-1.
Andrew Strauss and Mark Ramprakash started the fight back but did not last long. Owais Shah and Paul Weekes came together before lunch but afterwards both were soon out. Tail-enders Angus Fraser and Richard Johnson showed that the pitch had no real terrors in adding 82 untroubled runs.
Johnson was the more aggressive and hit a huge six off Adrian Dale. Matthew Elliott and Steve James took the cue for Glamorgan and were batting comfortably when rain ended play.
