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Durham v Essex
- Thread starter Parkside
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Didn't play well but we were beaten by a better team. The wicket and umpiring didn't help but made little difference in the end. After being tortured by Harmer in the Chelmsford game it was nice to see him get some tap at the Riverside. We've improved a lot from last season but theres more work to be done before we can seriously start pushing for trophies.
The Hesford Diet
Striker
I think some are being a little harsh on Durham. Essex have been the dominant County Championship force for a few years and, for a lot sides, it's going to be how they measure up to the benchmark rather than the expectancy of winning.
It's a learning curve, and if Warwickshire either win or draw with Notts tomorrow, a top two place isn't out of reach.
The umpires obsession with lbw didn't help, but when you're up against a side who know how to win from the most hopeless of situations, being skittled out for 99 in the first innings was always going to make it a North face of the Eiger situation.
If lessons are learned about application and time management, it may be no bad thing in the long run.
It's a learning curve, and if Warwickshire either win or draw with Notts tomorrow, a top two place isn't out of reach.
The umpires obsession with lbw didn't help, but when you're up against a side who know how to win from the most hopeless of situations, being skittled out for 99 in the first innings was always going to make it a North face of the Eiger situation.
If lessons are learned about application and time management, it may be no bad thing in the long run.
chopsfc007
Striker
People might not think they know better than the coach now
chopsfc007
Striker
Should have played Salisbury
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
I wanted Potts but in hindsight Salisbury was definitely the choice especially on that pitch.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
End of the day we are a bottom half division 2 side, who have just played the best team in the country, the difference was clear to see. One of those games, but we are progressing well this season. I'm not convinced yet by Borthwick but we shall see. Was good to see Jones bat well today and I hope he can take confidence from that. Delighted to be back, thrilled to see cricket friends and enjoyed the weather. Hopefully pop down on Friday for the T20 games.
bedlington mackem
Striker
Yeah thats fair enough….i do think this Durham side have a bit more fight in them
There was a spell there in the Jones/Bedingham partnership where a win actually seemed possible, if they could bat together for maybe 2 sessions. Big ask like. But both hit numerous drives that didn't pierce the infield. My impression was that Essex were grinding away, without any success, but the bowlers were bowling very tight lines to a well set and organised field. Essex were being threatened but wouldn't back off, couldn't take wickets so just strangled runs instead. Biding their time, been there, done it all before.
smoker
Striker
Yes, his customary 2 wickets versus Potts 1 would have made a massive difference.
Yup. We need to do this but are incapable as Borthwick can't hold down an end.
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chopsfc007
Striker
He's contributed well for Durham
smoker
Striker
He's adequate, but needs replacing if we are to make the next step up. No surprise we won two games when he was dropped for Wood.
No doubt he will play at New Road on Thursday. I look forward to your analysis of his bowling.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
Overall 1st class averages and further below is number of wickets for this season in the CC
Salisbury - 30.97 average with economy of 3.53
Potts - 45.40 average with economy of 2.93
Carse - 29.87 average with economy of 3.82
Raine - 26.05 average with economy of 2.98
Rushy - 22.30 average with economy of 2.95
Rushy - 37 wickets 2021
Raine - 24 wickets 2021
Salisbury - 11 wickets 2021 (3 games)
Carse - 28 wickets 2021
Potts - 1 wicket 2021 (1 game) - 14 wickets for the 2ndxi in 4 games (6 innings)
Salisbury is more experienced than Potts but little to choose between their abilities. You can only gain experience though by playing,obviously. The weakness in our attack is lack of variation. Hence the need to give Trevaskis at least a chance.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
Agreed.
I'd love to see Paul Coughlin get his finger out as on his day he's a bloody useful cricketer but just isn't delivering at the moment
Yes,flatters to receive though
89 wickets at 35 in a 10 year career.Needs to adopt the Otiss mantra
"Don't get bitter, get better".
To complete the statistics I have inserted the 2021 season averages and strike rates above. Stats over fewer matches are much less reliable of course and tell only part of the picture anyway, but being current are perhaps a better indicator than whole-career figures.
Wood, by the way, in 3 matches took 10 wickets at an average of 23.30 and strike rate of 47.40.
smoker
Striker
I think you quoted Raine and Salisbury's batting averages!
Here are this year's stats. As you can see, Salisbury is lagging slightly behind the other seamers, apart from Coughlin.
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englishman abroad
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If Durham manage to win, how many points to they get?
