The 4th and final day of the LVCC Division One match between Surrey and Lancashire at Guildford has been abandoned, with the match ending as a draw.
Heavy rain
overnight led to the outfield being extremely wet, and further rain throughout
the day made it an easy decision for the umpires to call it off. Even if there
was some play, there was no way a result would have been forced for either
side, which made the decision even easier.
KP wasn't able
to add to his 234*, and therefore not pass his highest First Class score of
254. We come out of the game with a respectable 10 points, after claiming
maximum batting points yesterday for the first time this season.
Of the play we
did have, I think it is fair to say that Batty made a big misjudgement in
electing to field first, but he is a new captain, and you learn from your
mistakes. The bowlers worked hard, on a pitch that didn't really help them, and
it was fantastic to see Chris Tremlett bowling well and for nearly 30 overs
over the first two days.
The batting was
a bit hit and miss. Of course KP was exceptional, and showed everyone what he
is capable of, but a couple of others will be disappointed with the way they
played. Burns just misjudged a ball from Chapple which did jag back in a fair
distance. Ansari looked solid and showed good temperament until he flashed at a
ball he shouldn't have. Davies also did the same, and Roy did what Roy always
does. Looks good, before getting out playing an aggressive stroke.
So we still have
only won the one game in the LVCC this year, and the relegation fight is well
and truly on. However, I fully believe this group of players can fight back and
string performances together to make sure we are in the first division next
year.
We now return
our focus to the CB40 against Notts at Guildford tomorrow. We have done well in
our defence so far, winning 4 out of 6, with two rained off, but with the loss
of a couple of key players, we will have to be fully on our game against a good
looking Notts line up.
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