Di Venuto saves Derbyshire
Essex v Surrey Scorecard For the second day running, Martin Bicknell was Surrey's hero as they asserted their control over Essex at Chelmsford
Freddie Auld
22-May-2003
Frizzell County Championship Division One
Essex v Surrey
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For the second day running, Martin Bicknell was Surrey's hero as they asserted their control over Essex at Chelmsford. Bicknell, resuming the day on 117 not out, scored a further 24 for a career-best 141, as Surrey reached 376 all out. Then he showed his expertise in what he's better known for, taking 4 for 67 in Essex's reply - including Aftab Habib for a second-ball duck - as Essex were bowled out for 252. And from a precarious 99 for 5, they did well to make it that far, thanks mainly to Andy Flower (51) who set about rebuilding the early ruins, and Jon Dakin's enterprising 59 at No. 8. Surrey then finished the day on 2 for 0, 126 runs ahead.
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For the second day running, Martin Bicknell was Surrey's hero as they asserted their control over Essex at Chelmsford. Bicknell, resuming the day on 117 not out, scored a further 24 for a career-best 141, as Surrey reached 376 all out. Then he showed his expertise in what he's better known for, taking 4 for 67 in Essex's reply - including Aftab Habib for a second-ball duck - as Essex were bowled out for 252. And from a precarious 99 for 5, they did well to make it that far, thanks mainly to Andy Flower (51) who set about rebuilding the early ruins, and Jon Dakin's enterprising 59 at No. 8. Surrey then finished the day on 2 for 0, 126 runs ahead.
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Martin Bicknell: scored a career-best 141 against Essex at Chelmsford © Getty Images |
Leicestershire v Middlesex
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Four wickets from Simon Cook gave Middlesex the honours on another low-scoring, rain-affected day at Grace Road. Bradley Hodge (22) and Darren Stevens (29) rebuilt the Leicestershire innings, but after Cook dismissed Stevens they then lost four wickets for 49 runs to end on 136 for 8 before rain stopped play, 65 behind Middlesex's first innings.
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Four wickets from Simon Cook gave Middlesex the honours on another low-scoring, rain-affected day at Grace Road. Bradley Hodge (22) and Darren Stevens (29) rebuilt the Leicestershire innings, but after Cook dismissed Stevens they then lost four wickets for 49 runs to end on 136 for 8 before rain stopped play, 65 behind Middlesex's first innings.
Sussex v Nottinghamshire
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Kevin Innes hit a century for Sussex - and then promptly dropped out of the game, to be replaced by James Kirtley, who had been left out of England's XII in the first npower Test at Lord's. Innes put on 157 for the seventh wicket with Matthew Prior, another centurion, who smashed 133 with 15 fours and 6 sixes. Three Notts bowlers went for over 100, one of whom was Australia's legspinner Stuart MacGill (3 for 172). In their reply, Notts lost opener Jason Gallian for 36 as they closed on 85 for 1 - still a daunting 534 runs in arrears.
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Kevin Innes hit a century for Sussex - and then promptly dropped out of the game, to be replaced by James Kirtley, who had been left out of England's XII in the first npower Test at Lord's. Innes put on 157 for the seventh wicket with Matthew Prior, another centurion, who smashed 133 with 15 fours and 6 sixes. Three Notts bowlers went for over 100, one of whom was Australia's legspinner Stuart MacGill (3 for 172). In their reply, Notts lost opener Jason Gallian for 36 as they closed on 85 for 1 - still a daunting 534 runs in arrears.
Warwickshire v Kent
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Only 51 full overs yesterday, and just 23 today at a soggy Edgbaston. And it wasn't only the bad weather which frustrated Kent's progress, but also a ninth-wicket, 80-run partnership for Warwickshire between Neil Smith (38*) and Melvyn Betts (46). Martin Saggers had earlier got Kent off to the perfect start when he had Mo Sheikh caught without any addition to the overnight score, but Smith and Betts helped Warwickshire recover to 280 for 9.
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Only 51 full overs yesterday, and just 23 today at a soggy Edgbaston. And it wasn't only the bad weather which frustrated Kent's progress, but also a ninth-wicket, 80-run partnership for Warwickshire between Neil Smith (38*) and Melvyn Betts (46). Martin Saggers had earlier got Kent off to the perfect start when he had Mo Sheikh caught without any addition to the overnight score, but Smith and Betts helped Warwickshire recover to 280 for 9.
Frizzell County Championship Division Two
Durham v Derbyshire
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Durham enjoyed a rare good day at the office this season with an impressive bowling performance against Derbyshire, who finished on 244 all out and 89 runs behind. And if it wasn't for Michael Di Venuto, they would have been in even more trouble. Di Venuto scored well over half their runs with a commanding 150, while the next top score was a mere 20. For Durham, Dewalt Pretorius (4 for 96) and Nicky Phillips (3 for 60) led the way with Phillips removing both Shahid Afridi and Dominic Cork for ducks. Earlier, Kevin Dean wrapped up the Durham first innings, taking the last four wickets for 21 runs.
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Durham enjoyed a rare good day at the office this season with an impressive bowling performance against Derbyshire, who finished on 244 all out and 89 runs behind. And if it wasn't for Michael Di Venuto, they would have been in even more trouble. Di Venuto scored well over half their runs with a commanding 150, while the next top score was a mere 20. For Durham, Dewalt Pretorius (4 for 96) and Nicky Phillips (3 for 60) led the way with Phillips removing both Shahid Afridi and Dominic Cork for ducks. Earlier, Kevin Dean wrapped up the Durham first innings, taking the last four wickets for 21 runs.
Hampshire v Somerset
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Somerset are on course for their third win of the season after dominating affairs against Hampshire at The Rose Bowl. Jamie Cox (127*) and Keith Dutch (61) stretched their first innings to 308 all out and then Nixon McLean and Gareth Andrew took centre stage, as Hampshire slumped to 123 for 7. But it could have been a lot worse after McLean struck three times in quick succession - including John Crawley for a golden duck - to leave Hampshire reeling on 6 for 3. But Will Kendall (49) and Nic Pothas (34) steadied the ship with a 76-run partnership before Andrew had them both caught to leave Hampshire in a spot of bother 185 runs behind.
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Somerset are on course for their third win of the season after dominating affairs against Hampshire at The Rose Bowl. Jamie Cox (127*) and Keith Dutch (61) stretched their first innings to 308 all out and then Nixon McLean and Gareth Andrew took centre stage, as Hampshire slumped to 123 for 7. But it could have been a lot worse after McLean struck three times in quick succession - including John Crawley for a golden duck - to leave Hampshire reeling on 6 for 3. But Will Kendall (49) and Nic Pothas (34) steadied the ship with a 76-run partnership before Andrew had them both caught to leave Hampshire in a spot of bother 185 runs behind.
Worcestershire v Gloucestershire
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Bad light brought play to a premature end at New Road, with Worcestershire's match against Gloucestershire hanging in the balance. Resuming the day on 72 for 4, Worcestershire stumbled to 175 all out with Mike Smith taking 5 for 70. In their reply, Gloucestershire reached 66 for 3 with Nantie Hayward taking two wickets: Craig Spearman for 19 and Tim Hancock for a golden duck.
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Bad light brought play to a premature end at New Road, with Worcestershire's match against Gloucestershire hanging in the balance. Resuming the day on 72 for 4, Worcestershire stumbled to 175 all out with Mike Smith taking 5 for 70. In their reply, Gloucestershire reached 66 for 3 with Nantie Hayward taking two wickets: Craig Spearman for 19 and Tim Hancock for a golden duck.
Other Match
Durham UCCE v Lancashire
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Alec Swann and Carl Hooper enjoyed teaching the Durham students a lesson or two on how to bat with a century each, as Lancashire racked up the runs at the University Ground. Replying to Durham's 327 for 9 declared, Swann blitzed 137 off 130 balls while Hooper struck 101. And it was nearly a hat-trick of hundreds, but Mark Currie missed out by three runs on his century as Lancashire closed on 432 for 3, a lead of 105.
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Alec Swann and Carl Hooper enjoyed teaching the Durham students a lesson or two on how to bat with a century each, as Lancashire racked up the runs at the University Ground. Replying to Durham's 327 for 9 declared, Swann blitzed 137 off 130 balls while Hooper struck 101. And it was nearly a hat-trick of hundreds, but Mark Currie missed out by three runs on his century as Lancashire closed on 432 for 3, a lead of 105.