Bears/Pears Cricket Thread 2014

[Villafirst]

Hopefully we can pull this off - a win will do wonders for confidence. Upper order batting needs to perform for once. Well done to Woakesy!!

[PGW]

61-2 22 overs close
The 2nd wkt was Porterfield LBW Gurney  22
Trott 19
Wright 0
Require a further 228 to win

[Chris Jameson]

Adam Lyth and Aaron Finch have just combined for a catch that could possibly be even better than the one against Lancashire. Incredible piece of fielding.

[Chris Jameson]

This was a bit special

This is even better

[adrenachrome]

Trott done by a bouncer from Siddle. Very bad start.

[bertlambshank]

Trott done by a bouncer from Siddle. Very bad start.

I bet Siddle chipped him first.

[adrenachrome]

Trott done by a bouncer from Siddle. Very bad start.

I bet Siddle chipped him first.

He bowled 3 consecutive bouncers at Trott in the first innings to the chagrin of the home support.

[bertlambshank]

Trott needed 12 months out I reckon.

[paul_e]

Trott needed 12 months out I reckon.

True, I wonder where the pressure to come back sooner comes from, the first comeback in April was woefully misguided, he was clearly in no state to be playing at that point.

[adrenachrome]

He seemed relaxed and in good spirits in the field and was our loudest shouter. Clearly though he can be easily intimidated still.

[adrenachrome]

Some great cut shots played by Wright who is on 40 despite Siddle trying to  knock his block off.

[adrenachrome]

Notts have brought Patel on already.

[paul_e]

The top order is a complete mess, they're currently being shamed by the nightwatchman who looks a lot more comfortable at the crease than any of them.  Chopra is particularly frustrating after how well he finished last summer.

[adrenachrome]

Agreed Paul.
Wright out for a heroic 45 including 8 4s.
Ambrose in.

[paul_e]

I accept full responsibility for that wicket, I'm very sorry.