Posted by Brian Sanderson,
After shopping , I went to pick Ron up. We were going to Weetwood to watch Yorkshire Seconds against Durham Seconds in a 40 over match with a difference.The E.C.B in their wisdom decided to use the second teams to try a new format.Team A faces 20 overs, Team B does likewise. Team A resumes were innings left off and Team B brings the contest to a climax.Once a batsman is out , he,s out for good. Ten wickets must last the full 40 overs.
Richard Hobson of The Times saw a similar match with the enthusiasts,eccentrics,relations of players and long term unemployed.Tick the correct box which applies to you.
The match started at noon with Yorkshire batting.The start of the puzzle.They start slowly with the pink ball swing a lot. Another new idea.They managed to reach 70 runs for 3 wickets.
There was a 10 minute break and Durham came out to bat.They reached 110 runs for 2.
A twenty- five minute break and Yorkshire came out to bat. They reached 172 all out with Joe Root the last out.
This left the more experienced Durham side needed 62 in twenty overs.Easy target which they achieved.It was a good job the sun was shining because it was poor watching.
Being a knockout, Yorkshire lost their first game and will not get another crack, at least not this season.
It will be nice to go back to-morrow to see Championship cricket.
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