2 down already.

2 becomes 3.

Top order failing again.  They might go on to have a fantastic summer and I know Bell got some runs in the first game, but him and Trott really haven't been performing consistently for some time in the four day stuff (or Hain for that matter) . 

After the months of wet weather I'd guess that most of the cricket strips are a bit inconsistent and lively, I had a look at the pitch of my club last night before our opening game tomorrow and I wouldn't want to bat on it.

209-5 for the bears. Great knock from Hain who made 85. Decent lead now and given the commentators were calling it a 250ish pitch this is a pretty good display all told.

410-9 now, Brookes got to 50 and has decided to have a slog, fairplay to him, 18 years old, got his first wicket and first 50 and now he's played a big part in pushing the lead over 250.

Comprehensive win for the Bears, as many matches should be in Division 2.

Ryan Sidebottom with 10 wickets in the match. Hopefully with him and Olly Stone (when fit), we should be able to blow away a lot of the batting line ups we face.

Yet another batting failure for the Pears - wonder what the record is at the end of season for most bowling bonus points and least batting points :-)