SOUTH AFRICANS KEEP SCORING

By Brian Sanderson,

Due to John Winn information I found out about Durham 11 against Ireland A at Darlington.The ground last had first class cricket in 2002 when Durham played Derbyshire.This was one of the question asked during  the play to-day.I was joined by Andy from York who had enjoyed a hot day yesterday at the match.To-day the weather was cloundy.Ireland had scored 335 for 9 yesterday.During the morning John Winn turned up after been delayed in Northallerton.

Durham opening pair of Ramanpreet Singh , born in Newcastle, and a England under 19 player and Jennings ,born in South Africa.They put on a opening stand of 280 before  Singh was stumped.The scoreboard had trouble putting the hundreds on the board and it was after dinner that the problem was solved,

In the afternoon we went into  a private bar next to the changing rooms were there was a number of old photographs including the English touring side to Australia in 1911-12.Down stairs in the bar area there was a large picture of two team in 1909.The players included Wilfred Rhodes, George Hirst and Alzso Drake.This was the highlight of the day.

During the afternoon Jennings and Richardson piled on the runs against poor bowling.The score at tea was 425 fir 2. Jennings finished on 201. Overall it was poor standard and seemed like net practice.
Durham declared at 531 for 6.The only way you can find the score away from the ground is on Durham twitter web-site.It is not shown on the Durham web-site and  no upto date scores on the Irish web-site. This is very poor.Also I could not get a scorecard.Hoping Rotherham is better to-morrow.