Bears/Pears/Domestic Cricket Thread 2018

[paul_e]

The only thing I'd add on Kent/Derbs is that enforcing the follow on after 120+ overs in the field isn't an obvious decision when you've 'only' got a lead of 170-180. They'll almost certainly have to bat again and might want to give the bowlers a rest.  I wouldn't be surprised if they come out swinging and bat the day (and maybe 10 overs tomorrow) then try to give themselves 300-350 to defend and 80 odd overs to get the wickets.

[cdbearsfan]

We will see, it's tea now. Derbyshire all out for 400, 12 short of avoiding the follow on.

I'd enforce it. They have tea, then overnight to recover.

[cdbearsfan]

Anyway, Sussex lost.

Leicestershire two down.

Glamorgan five down against the Mighty Bears.

[cdbearsfan]

And Kent have enforced the follow-on. Derbyshire need 161 to make them bat again.

[paul_e]

And Kent have enforced the follow-on. Derbyshire need 161 to make them bat again.

For me that's Kent protecting the draw, which makes sense given Sussex lost, good news for us though.

[Steve67]

Kinell Worcestershire. How to grab defeat from the jaws of victory. Toothless bowling attack. Parnell ineffective. Aarrgghh.

[paul_e]

Glamorgan in the death throes now, 174/7

Great round of games for us, with the Kent result potentially a cherry on top if Derbs can frustrate them.

In that game 23/0 currently.

[manic-road]

Comfortable  for the Bears by an innings and 35 runs, 7 wickets for Jeets.

[Villan For Life]

A comfortable win for the Bears 🐻 by an innings and 35 runs.

That will give us a comfortable lead at the top of the table again.

[Villafirst]

Brilliant from Jeets! Sussex lost as well....a good day!

[Gareth]

Worcs had to finish that off - think that has put paid to 4 day derbies next yr

[Villafirst]

Need Derby to draw, but I can't see them holding out, especially as they're still in deficit. Hope I'm wrong.....

[paul_e]

Need Derby to draw, but I can't see them holding out, especially as they're still in deficit. Hope I'm wrong.....

leading by 102 with a couple of wickets spare.  If they can see it through to tea that game will have a very interesting final session.

[spangley1812]

Need Derby to draw, but I can't see them holding out, especially as they're still in deficit. Hope I'm wrong.....

leading by 102 with a couple of wickets spare.  If they can see it through to tea that game will have a very interesting final session.

Kent chased down 110 and won by 6 wickets

[PGW]

Delayed start at Edgbaston...Inspection at 10:30