Bicknell bats throughout the day for Notts
Darren Bicknell hit an undefeated 139 by carrying his bat throughout the day for Nottinghamshire against Sussex at Trent Bridge in the Division Two County Championship on day one
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30-Aug-2000
Darren Bicknell hit an undefeated 139 by carrying his bat throughout
the day for Nottinghamshire against Sussex at Trent Bridge in the
Division Two County Championship on day one. The giant left hander
faced 308 balls to take Nottinghamshire to 336 for 8 in 104 overs.
Bicknell was helped by Aussie Paul Reiffel (74 in 95 balls) who came
in when the team were in deep trouble at 163 for 7. They both put on
a partnership of 143 for the eighth wicket before Reiffel was out
attempting to cut spinner Umer Rashid.
The crucial stand was put on at a time when Notts slumped to 163 for
7 from 100 for 2 at lunch with John Morris (18), Paul Johnson (0) and
Chris Read (0) being out in consecutive overs.
Andrew Harris joined Bicknell as Notts got a fourth bonus batting
point when they crossed 350. For Sussex, Jason Lewry took 4 for 85
and James Kirtley 3 for 62.
