Middlesex now 1 run ahead, but virtually impossible for either side to get a result now unless there's a horrendous collapse
At some point Middlesex will declare with a tempting target for Yorkshire. That is if Yorkshire don't run through them.
I don't think both sides will happily play out a draw. They will both be desperate to win the Championship.
But as someone pointed out yesterday, coming 2nd is worth a lot more in prize money than third, and a draw gets Middx second place, so (if they can't win it) why declare?
Middlesex now 1 run ahead, but virtually impossible for either side to get a result now unless there's a horrendous collapse
At some point Middlesex will declare with a tempting target for Yorkshire. That is if Yorkshire don't run through them.
I don't think both sides will happily play out a draw. They will both be desperate to win the Championship.
But as someone pointed out yesterday, coming 2nd is worth a lot more in prize money than third, and a draw gets Middx second place, so (if they can't win it) why declare?
But if they got 200 ahead, with 20/25 overs left. Yorkshire would have to have a go, and could end up giving away all of their wickets.
Wow, Yorkshire have got the better of that deal haven't they?
Don't they both need a win though to win the championship?
A run a ball isn't so much in T 20 but still seems a decent target otherwise whatever the format.
I think it will be a potentially exciting finish to the season for the neutral and nailbiting for the committed fans of Middlesex, Somerset and Yorkshire!
Wow, Yorkshire have got the better of that deal haven't they?
Don't they both need a win though to win the championship?
A run a ball isn't so much in T 20 but still seems a decent target otherwise whatever the format.
I think it will be a potentially exciting finish to the season for the neutral and nailbiting for the committed fans of Middlesex, Somerset and Yorkshire!
Yeh they do, and no doubt it's going to be thrilling. Just think that target seems to favour Yorkshire a bit more. Time will tell I guess. Off to a good start - 21-0.
Target would seem to favour Yorkshire, but they're not off to a great start, trundling along at just over 4 an over when they needed a run a ball. Now lost a wicket and required rate has climbed to over 6.4.
240 off 40 on a day four pitch (although a good one), with no fielding restrictions and no one day bowling restrictions (eg. leg side wides) is not as easy as it seems.
Here's a question - is there a point at which Yorkshire will accept that they cannot win the game and therefore the title? If the answer is "no" then Somerset cannot win the title whereas at any other time Yorkshire would be doing their best to draw if they can't win the game.
It will be interesting what Yorkshire do if they're down to their last 2 or 3 batsmen with the run rate at 12 an over. Go for it, as they can't finish lower than 3rd, or preserve dignity and get the draw
Yorkshire can still believe they can win and just fall short but not be bowled out. Somersets title
Indeed - but they will be throwing the kitchen sink at everything in order to get to that target and consequently will either lose all their wickets or get there. So why are Somerset currently favourites?
It will be interesting what Yorkshire do if they're down to their last 2 or 3 batsmen with the run rate at 12 an over. Go for it, as they can't finish lower than 3rd, or preserve dignity and get the draw
Which I suppose I was trying to say - that the draw and "dignity" aren't part of this particular game.
Required rate up to 7.4, 170 needed off 23. Not sure what the rules are, but it's saying minimum of 23 overs to play, so if either team is in with a chance of victory can they claim an extra half an hour? Light permitting of course.
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I don't think both sides will happily play out a draw. They will both be desperate to win the Championship.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/577060.html
Lyth has come on to bowl and let Middx have 22 from the over.
Middx now lead by 141.
The crowd are booing (both of them).
Yorkshire need 240 to win off 40 overs.
A run a ball isn't so much in T 20 but still seems a decent target otherwise whatever the format.
I think it will be a potentially exciting finish to the season for the neutral and nailbiting for the committed fans of Middlesex, Somerset and Yorkshire!
27-0 5.4 overs.
Lyth out, Willey in.
Willey in and now Willey out.
Somersets title
If I say they'll still do it, they'll be all out by 5pm.
If I say Middx have it in the bag, Yorks will win by 7 wickets
Sam Northeast going mental btw
Just noticed he took 30 (THIRTY) off a single Velani over (6,4,6,6,4,4)