Rhodes has just stopped him getting all 10!!

He's there for such a short time it makes no difference where he bats

Opportunity for Benjamin

While it is good to stick with a winning team it might be a good idea to bring in a couple who have not featured throughout just in case injury etc forces a change upon us at quarter and final days.

Good comeback over from Garton after Friday night

It wass noticeable that as they came off the field a number of players came over to him obviously in support. I am sure he will be told it's cricket, it happens and hopefully he is picked for the next game and comes out fighting.

GerryShedd wrote:

Well, this was my take on it:
https://deepextracover.com/2024/07/vitality-blast-bears-v-worcestershire-rapids-at-edgbaston-stadium/

A very fair description of a disapointing night for the Bears. Really felt for Garton.

And Moeen will get them in singles !!!

That 17th over may well cost us the game - upped the run rate required from below 10 an over to 11. Big call

It's all about making money, from TV and spectators, and so little about competitive games

Having someone who stays fit will be a bonus. Looks promising.

Well Bears have had worse days!!! We didn't even complete the power play!

Only 2 boundaries - is that some sort of record?
Only 16 runs in the Power Play - is that too a record?

Let's hope we can knock these runs off quickly and give us a really good run rate,

Devon_Bear wrote:

36 - 6, pleased that Lintott has taken a wicket.

And yet his bowling has appeared most wayward. All in all excellent so far and Moeen hasn't bowled yet!!

That was a great last over - 4 overs from home I thought we were on the way to defeat. They just don't give up,

Personally I was hoping Moeen would not be available. I'm a great believer in the saying "If it ain't broke etc" both from a captaincy and performance viewpoint.

Anything is worth a try because right now getting at least one boundary an over is easy and will win the game for Somerset.

Mousley bowling his first over of the day at 5.20!!

Somerset need over 5 an over and seem to be disinterested in going that quickly. Looks like a draw is on the cards unless.............

The batsmen have not really been troubled - a few edges but does not appear to have been because of movement off the pitch. I think we needed three down by lunch but lets see what the afternoon session brings - get two or three in quick succession and it's game on!