Ramprakash completes the set with century against Middlesex
Middlesex 370 and 74 for 0 v Surrey 568 at Lord's Scorecard Mark Ramprakash made history today, becoming the first man to score centuries against all the 18 first-class counties
Wisden CricInfo staff
29-Jun-2003
Frizzell County Championship Division One
Middlesex 370 and 74 for 0 v Surrey 568 at Lord's
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Mark Ramprakash made history today, becoming the first man to score centuries against all the 18 first-class counties. Fittingly, his 110 against his old club Middlesex came at the ground where it all began for him - Lord's. It was a typically classy ton from Ramprakash, which only added salt to Middlesex's wounds, who spent most of the day chasing leather as Surrey amassed yet another Championship total of over 500. Even Saqlain Mushtaq, the nightwatchman, filled his boots with 69 before the returning duo of Alec Stewart (87) and Alex Tudor (30) further frustrated Middlesex. Andy Strauss (42*) and Sven Koenig (29*) then played out till the end, but they will have to show some more of the same fight to prevent a third consecutive win for Surrey tomorrow.
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Mark Ramprakash made history today, becoming the first man to score centuries against all the 18 first-class counties. Fittingly, his 110 against his old club Middlesex came at the ground where it all began for him - Lord's. It was a typically classy ton from Ramprakash, which only added salt to Middlesex's wounds, who spent most of the day chasing leather as Surrey amassed yet another Championship total of over 500. Even Saqlain Mushtaq, the nightwatchman, filled his boots with 69 before the returning duo of Alec Stewart (87) and Alex Tudor (30) further frustrated Middlesex. Andy Strauss (42*) and Sven Koenig (29*) then played out till the end, but they will have to show some more of the same fight to prevent a third consecutive win for Surrey tomorrow.
Essex 514 v Kent 381 and 278 for 5 at Chelmsford
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Mark Ealham (85*) and Matthew Walker (65) kept Kent in the hunt at Chelmsford with a healthy stand of 127 just when Kent needed it. Nasser Hussain had earlier crashed 206, one short of his career-best, against Australia in 1997, as Essex stamped their authority with an imposing 514, and a lead of 133. James Middlebrook put Kent further on the back foot when he removed both openers, both caught at slip by Andy Flower, while in between the unfortunate Ed Smith departed for a pair. However, Andrew Symonds put some spark back in the innings with 39 from 47 balls, before Ealham and Walker dug in to haul the game back into the balance.
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Mark Ealham (85*) and Matthew Walker (65) kept Kent in the hunt at Chelmsford with a healthy stand of 127 just when Kent needed it. Nasser Hussain had earlier crashed 206, one short of his career-best, against Australia in 1997, as Essex stamped their authority with an imposing 514, and a lead of 133. James Middlebrook put Kent further on the back foot when he removed both openers, both caught at slip by Andy Flower, while in between the unfortunate Ed Smith departed for a pair. However, Andrew Symonds put some spark back in the innings with 39 from 47 balls, before Ealham and Walker dug in to haul the game back into the balance.
Leicestershire 243 for 5 for 1 v Nottinghamshire 326 and 318 for 6
dec at Leicester
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Nottinghamshire put in an efficient team performance to end the day firmly on top of their midlands rivals Leicestershire. Virender Sehwag added 17 to his overnight score, and when he was caught, Leicestershire lost their way. Greg Smith (4 for 40) and Stuart MacGill (3 for 44) blew away the middle order as Leicestershire collapsed from 188 for 3 to 243 all out. Kevin Pietersen then crashed 95 from 89 while Guy Welton dropped anchor with 86 as Notts stretched their lead to over 400. David Masters was trapped lbw at the end of play, to leave Leicestershire deep in trouble.
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Nottinghamshire put in an efficient team performance to end the day firmly on top of their midlands rivals Leicestershire. Virender Sehwag added 17 to his overnight score, and when he was caught, Leicestershire lost their way. Greg Smith (4 for 40) and Stuart MacGill (3 for 44) blew away the middle order as Leicestershire collapsed from 188 for 3 to 243 all out. Kevin Pietersen then crashed 95 from 89 while Guy Welton dropped anchor with 86 as Notts stretched their lead to over 400. David Masters was trapped lbw at the end of play, to leave Leicestershire deep in trouble.
Sussex 545 beat Warwickshire 201 and 285 by an innings and 59 runs
at Hove
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At the end of last season, Chris Adams said that all his Sussex side now needed was a match-winning spinner, and boy have they got one. Mushtaq Ahmed is streets ahead at the top of the Championship wicket-takers, and another bagful of wickets in Sussex's crushing win over Warwickshire has put him even further ahead. Mushtaq took 7 for 85 in Warwickshire's meek follow-on, which crumbled from 135 for 1 to 285 all out. Mike Powell (80) and Nick Knight (64) put on 135, but once they were both one of Mushtaq's magnificent seven, wickets continued to tumble regularly as Sussex cruised home.
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At the end of last season, Chris Adams said that all his Sussex side now needed was a match-winning spinner, and boy have they got one. Mushtaq Ahmed is streets ahead at the top of the Championship wicket-takers, and another bagful of wickets in Sussex's crushing win over Warwickshire has put him even further ahead. Mushtaq took 7 for 85 in Warwickshire's meek follow-on, which crumbled from 135 for 1 to 285 all out. Mike Powell (80) and Nick Knight (64) put on 135, but once they were both one of Mushtaq's magnificent seven, wickets continued to tumble regularly as Sussex cruised home.
Frizzell County Championship Division Two
Northamptonshire 203 and 243 beat Derbyshire 160 and 106 by 180 runs
at Northampton
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An early finish at Northampton as Graeme Swann glid through the Derbyshire second innings with a career-best 7 for 33. Northants won by 180 runs, but their victory was tainted by the controversial state of the pitch, which Adrian Pierson, the Derbyshire coach, called a complete joke. The tracks at the County Ground are renown for being turners, but this one would have been more suited to the Wankede Stadium rather than Wantage Road. However, Northants escaped any punishment from the ECB. Chasing 287, Michael Di Venuto and Andrew Gait made a steady start with 57 for the first wicket. But once they both fell for 29 to Jason Brown, Derbyshire, like the pitch, began to fall apart. Swann ran riot as Derbyshire lost their last nine wickets for only 48 runs. Swann's seven wickets came in a hurry in one spell of 15.1 overs, six of which were caught as Derbyshire crashed to 106 all out.
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An early finish at Northampton as Graeme Swann glid through the Derbyshire second innings with a career-best 7 for 33. Northants won by 180 runs, but their victory was tainted by the controversial state of the pitch, which Adrian Pierson, the Derbyshire coach, called a complete joke. The tracks at the County Ground are renown for being turners, but this one would have been more suited to the Wankede Stadium rather than Wantage Road. However, Northants escaped any punishment from the ECB. Chasing 287, Michael Di Venuto and Andrew Gait made a steady start with 57 for the first wicket. But once they both fell for 29 to Jason Brown, Derbyshire, like the pitch, began to fall apart. Swann ran riot as Derbyshire lost their last nine wickets for only 48 runs. Swann's seven wickets came in a hurry in one spell of 15.1 overs, six of which were caught as Derbyshire crashed to 106 all out.
Glamorgan 270 and 311 for 8 v Worcestershire 328 at Cardiff
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Mike Powell became the first Glamorgan player to have scored a century in each innings against Worcestershire after he followed his 125 in the first innings with 142 in the second. And his little piece of history also gave Glamorgan the edge in this close match. With help from Jon Hughes (41) and David Hemp (63), Powell guided Glamorgan to 311 for 8. Justin Kemp took 4 for 46 for Worcestershire, who earlier made 238 with contributions from all down the order, with the game set up for an interesting finish.
Hampshire 330 v Gloucestershire 185 and 382 for 9 at
Southampton
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Phil Weston and Jonty Rhodes both scored hundreds to pull Gloucestershire back into contention against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl. Resuming the day on 50 for 2 and still some way behind, Weston led the way with a solid 100 before he was caught off Ed Giddins. Despite three wickets from Dimitri Mascarenhas (3 for 57), no-one could get the better of Rhodes who ended the day unbeaten on 134 as Gloucestershire lead by 237 with one wicket left.
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Phil Weston and Jonty Rhodes both scored hundreds to pull Gloucestershire back into contention against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl. Resuming the day on 50 for 2 and still some way behind, Weston led the way with a solid 100 before he was caught off Ed Giddins. Despite three wickets from Dimitri Mascarenhas (3 for 57), no-one could get the better of Rhodes who ended the day unbeaten on 134 as Gloucestershire lead by 237 with one wicket left.
Somerset 275 and 213 for 6 v Yorkshire 512 at Taunton
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Steve Kirby added to his five first-innings wickets with four more in Somerset's second to put Yorkshire on the brink of much-needed victory at Taunton. Kirby picked up the important wickets of Peter Bowler (58), Jamie Cox and Michael Burns (both 39) as Somerset ended the day six wickets down and trailing by 24. Andy Gray earlier hit the first Championship hundred of his career as Yorkshire added 103 from the last four wickets.
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Steve Kirby added to his five first-innings wickets with four more in Somerset's second to put Yorkshire on the brink of much-needed victory at Taunton. Kirby picked up the important wickets of Peter Bowler (58), Jamie Cox and Michael Burns (both 39) as Somerset ended the day six wickets down and trailing by 24. Andy Gray earlier hit the first Championship hundred of his career as Yorkshire added 103 from the last four wickets.