A good bowling and fielding effort, currently being undermined by a pants batting display.
‘A bit of a let down’ in terms of a good contest between the two teams. A win is a win and always to be desired. Beggars should definitely not be choosers but after the terrific effort by the bowlers (which was very enjoyable) it always seemed a formality. I would happily see lots more of wins like this than losses like to Durham.
As I said a fantastic result, very much needed and deserved.
I must say Burgess has been tremendous, it’s great seeing someone in top form behind the stumps.
A fantastic result, but to be honest a bit of a let down for the spectators.
Not taking anything away from the team, after a couple of iffy performances it was terrific for the bowlers to rip the Yorkies apart. Also for the openers to see it through very comfortably.
The points and the run rate bonus are very welcome.
It’s quite difficult isn’t it, we are all in agreement that something needs to change but actually dropping someone is tricky.
Nearly all of the players have made a contribution at some point but nearly all lack consistency.
For what it’s worth I would bring Malan in to open with one of the ‘big hitters’. I personally don’t rate Pollock but Hose hasn’t exactly made a case for inclusion either.
I would quite like to see Hain swap to number 3 as I am not convinced Rhodes is dynamic enough for such an important position. Lamb has played reasonably well but similar to Rhodes can get a bit bogged down, so Lamb would be in competition with Mousley at no. 5.
Burgess at 6, Woakes at 7 (I wish). We have two all rounders in Brathwaite and Bresnan who come in at 7 & 8 and if the top order has delivered then that’s fine, but if they are in at the half way point then we are in trouble.
Briggs Lintott and Death Bower co pledges the line up.
As a way of shaking it up, we could replace one the ‘B’ with Hose/Pollock coming in at 6 and Rhodes contributing 4 overs but if flexibility is needed to further rotate the bowlers we would be dependent on part time bowlers chipping in.
Just my thoughts, would be interested to see some other views.
With that average being the case for Brathwaite then that surely points at an imbalanced squad for him to be coming in at 6/7.
There definitely doesn’t seem to be a plan B if at least one of the openers doesn’t make a quick 40 odd.
Hain had been in great form but unfortunately for us he has not scored in these past two games.
I guess the idea is that one of Hain/Rhodes/Lamb scores at a run a ball whilst the other big hitters get the boundaries. The problem being is, like pointed out above, the openers are not consistently scoring big and then we lack a ‘finisher’ to get the boundaries at the end of the innings.
That felt a very poor batting performance.
I felt the bowlers did quite well except for the last over but at no point did we look like we were going to challenge.
Very disappointing.
Another batting failure for Brathwaite, our overseas signings have really not been a success thus far.
Well….a small minority….
Hose and Pollock out early, both openers struggling to get bat on ball. It could be a struggle, Durham got around 10 - 20 runs too many for my eyes.
A good crowd in today, none of the pathetic morons from Thursday night.
I think we do need to at least acknowledge the weather conditions. We lost the toss and batted in overcast and damp conditions, it brightened up by the end with actual sun and blue sky.
That being said too many batsmen didn’t contribute a thing, far too many single figures.
I know he scored 40 odd but I find Pollock extremely frustrating, he simply looks to smash everything. I personally think that is not the right approach for every innings. But he is not at fault for us losing today.
We simply gave too many wickets away cheaply.
The club could easily get in a lot of trouble for the complete disregard for social distancing rules.
Quite frankly it’s a disgrace.
Absolutely no social distancing going on in the ‘drunkards’ stand. I hope they don’t spoil it for the rest of us.
A few rain showers but hopefully it’s going to start on time.
An excellent bowler but sadly between injuries and England I doubt we will ever see the most from him.
He definitely seems to be a bowler who needs to be managed effectively across a season.
Match abandoned, I don’t think I’m ever going to get to see Chris Woakes play for us again!
I’ll be making a decision at 4pm, I’m sure that whatever I decide to do will ultimately be the wrong choice.
I really hope so, I had high expectations as I remember him playing against England and hearing of his excellent first class average.
We really need him to ‘click’ and get it together.
I guess he will need to be ‘rested’ now….
A very satisfying win, great to see Pollock score and throw an egg at my face!