Lancs 330-5 at stumps and a lead of 136. They might struggle to get a result unless Middlesex have one of their infamous collapses. Even if Middlesex draw and they pick up maximum bowling points (4 more wickets inside 22 overs), providing we win we will be 9 points clear of them.
A curious end of day, I think the commentators were getting a bit delirious
We were never going to run through the Notts card easily, they played the spinners badly in the first innings, so clearly have chosen to be more cautious against them second time round.
Lancs 330-5 at stumps and a lead of 136. They might struggle to get a result unless Middlesex have one of their infamous collapses. Even if Middlesex draw and they pick up maximum bowling points (4 more wickets inside 22 overs), providing we win we will be 9 points clear of them.
A curious end of day, I think the commentators were getting a bit delirious
We were never going to run through the Notts card easily, they played the spinners badly in the first innings, so clearly have chosen to be more cautious against them second time round.
And they played the seamers poorly in the second innings
The weather looks good in Manchester tomorrow, so I imagine Lancs will bat on to set 200 in 2 and a bit sessions. Then send Jimmy Anderson on in a Luke Wood mask to skittle Middlesex out.
Lancs were 413 all out. Middx are 4-0 and 215 behind. After all the bonus points have been allocated, we are 2 points behind Notts.
Behind Middx? What are our an their remaining fixtures?
But we will be 14 points ahead of Middx should we win and they lose and 9 points ahead if they manage to draw. We have Somerset and Lancs and Middlesex have Warwickshire and Notts
Lancs were 413 all out. Middx are 4-0 and 215 behind. After all the bonus points have been allocated, we are 2 points behind Notts.
Behind Middx? What are our an their remaining fixtures?
But we will be 14 points ahead of Middx should we win and they lose and 9 points ahead if they manage to draw. We have Somerset and Lancs and Middlesex have Warwickshire and Notts
Yes, hopefully we will win today and they lose - the weather forecast at location is looking ok
(I was just checking as you commented 'Lancs were 413 all out. Middx are 4-0 and 215 behind. After all the bonus points have been allocated, we are 2 points behind Notts'
I really do think that Gilchrist needs to write off this season and spend the next six months or so trying to get himself back to the bowler he has been in the last couple of seasons. Something isn't right and he hasn't looked threatening in the 2s let alone the first team where, in the CC, he has figures of 1-262 with an E/R of 4.65. Quinn, by comparison, who was left out of this game, has 18 wickets at 32 but also a much better and E/R of 2.80 so he isn't leaking unnecessary runs. It's a real shame to see Gilchrist struggling but, for his benefit and that of the team, he should, perhaps, sit out the final two games and take stock.
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At least Lancs are doing their part
70 overs
Trail by 16 runs
We were never going to run through the Notts card easily, they played the spinners badly in the first innings, so clearly have chosen to be more cautious against them second time round.
180-6 and Notts are one run behind
180-7
(I was just checking as you commented 'Lancs were 413 all out. Middx are 4-0 and 215 behind. After all the bonus points have been allocated, we are 2 points behind Notts'