County - Round-up: Nash leads Sussex to win

Eurosport - Fri, 14 Aug 09:14:00 2009

Chris Nash scored his second century of the season as Sussex eased their County Championship relegation fears with an eight-wicket victory over struggling Worcestershire.

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Having endured a poor start to the second innings and closing at 71 for four, Worcestershire's batting improved slightly at Hove as Steve Davies (67) helped them to a more respectable 235.

That left Sussex chasing a target of 212 and a century from Nash (pictured) ensured they achieved that with the loss of only two wickets.

A century from England hopeful Jonathan Trott and an unbeaten 92 from current international Ian Bell helped Warwickshire fight back against Nottinghamshire.

After Charlie Shreck wrapped up Warwickshire's first innings by bowling Boyd Rankin, the visitors to Trent Bridge were asked to follow on, still 169 runs behind.

But Trott and Bell put on 188 for the third wicket - a new club record against Nottinghamshire - to push ahead of the hosts and press their England claims ahead of the final Test at The Oval.

Trott was the more aggressive of the pair and hit 20 fours from 177 balls before he was lbw to Ryan Sidebottom for 121, his fourth hundred of the season, while Bell hit 10 boundaries as Warwickshire finished on 298 for three, 129 ahead.

Adil Rashid hit a career-best 117 not out against Hampshire as Yorkshire sensed the possibility of a first win in 20 Championship matches at Basingstoke.

Rashid and Ajmal Shahzad put on 192 for the eighth wicket, a Yorkshire record, as Hampshire contributed to their own downfall with a catalogue of dropped catches.

Rashid's innings included a six and 14 fours and came off 190 balls, and when he came off the pitch to a deserved ovation Yorkshire were leading by 274.

Hampshire were 75 for two at stumps in their second innings, still 199 away from making Yorkshire bat a second time.

Michael Di Venuto's 84 enabled Division One leaders Durham to establish a clear advantage on day three of their match against Lancashire at Old Trafford. By the close Will Smith's batsmen had built a lead of 261 with five second-innings wickets in hand.

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Leicestershire battled back after being challenged to score 301 runs to avoid an innings defeat by Derbyshire in the Division Two clash.

With captain Chris Rogers leading the way with 163, Derbyshire piled up 478 for eight before declaring their first innings 40 minutes after lunch having collected maximum batting points and established a lead of 301.

They then removed Leicestershire opener Greg Smith without a run on the board before a century stand between Matt Boyce and Boeta Dippenaar launched the home side's fightback.

Although Dippenaar was out for 37, Boyce, dropped on 17, was still there at the close on 72 with Leicestershire 154 for two, trailing by 147 runs.

A battling 150 by Essex's winter recruit Matthew Walker ensured first-innings honours finished even in their basement battle against Middlesex.

Essex reached 345 to concede an 11-run deficit but there was still time for Middlesex to start their second innings.

With 21 overs remaining, struggling Middlesex would have wanted to push on and build on their slender lead but a dramatic six-over burst by Pakistan wrist spinner Danish Kaneria left the hosts reeling on 47 for three at the close.

Former England international Geraint Jones was one of three batsmen to make half centuries as Kent took their clash with Northamptonshire by the scruff of the neck at Wantage Road.

Jones ended day three unbeaten on 85 while Joe Denly and Martin van Jaarsveld scored 59 and 52 respectively to put Kent on top at 220 for two at the close of play.

Only David Lucas and Nicky Boje struck for the hosts as Kent - who bowled Northants out for 218 earlier in the day - comfortably extended their lead to 246.

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  1. Berkshieredean, Absolutely spot on. Great rant in my­ opinion.

    From nocohere, on Thu 13 Aug 10:42AM

  2. Drop that dandy boy Cook. He's been rubbish so far­ (his 95 at Lord's the exception), but has escaped­ under the radar. Why has nobody called for his Donny­ Osmond head to roll? We need more grunt at 1 & 2,­ not public school poofery from a 2nd division Essex­ player. Could bring Sidebottom into the attack too.­ he'd love to stick it up 'em. And Somebody­ punch that sodding Cheshire cat grin off Strauss'­ face when he's in full view up on the balcony.­ Laughing like a pant-wetting schoolboy when we were 5­ for 78 or whatever it was. It's not on.­ Unfortunately he usually spends most of his day up­ there after throwing away his wicket cheaply.

    In:­ Trescothick, Key and either Ramps or Trott.

    Out:­ Bopara, Collingwood, Bell.

    Undecided: Sidebottom for­ Harmison or Onions.

    And before any Aussies rave on­ about panicking and not looking to youth blah blah -­ You dropped Philip Hughes for Shane Watson and Nathan­ Hauritz for Stuart Clarke. Plus this is a one off, a­ cup final and we need all the experience we have, not a­ rush of youthful blood at the crucial moment. The young­ blokes will keep for later on.

    Rant Over.

    From berkshiredean, on Thu 13 Aug 3:13AM

  3. I think Trescothick has been a brilliant servant for­ English Cricket BUT I would not bring him back to the­ test arena. Not in this game. I admit he's our best­ opener...when he wants to be. With the pressure of a­ one-off winner takes all match, he could mentally­ crack. I like the idea of Corky returning but it­ won't happen. Personally, I'd have loved to see­ Pothas as an opener and wicketkeeper. He's been­ brilliant for years at Hampshire but never gets­ mentioned. He should have been the replacement for­ Geraint Jones those couple of years ago. But Prior has­ easily done enough to retain his place and ironically­ has been our best player. Sidebottom has to come in­ too. And bring in Ramps if only for his incredible­ knowledge of the Oval pitch. It's his home ground­ and he deserves one more chance surely? But I did enjoy­ the idea of Robert Key as captain too. Unfortunately,­ the MCC don't!

    From The Xentertainer, on Wed 12 Aug 7:48PM

  4. Andrew G at 19 - remember the disaster of ASHES 2006-7.­ We LOST 5-0. Time for revenge. Monty then on­ Perth's paradise for the quicks took 5 in an­ innings & 8 for the match. The best ever by an­ English Spinner & we have had a few good ones over­ the years. So don't knock him before he starts to­ weave his magic on another perfect batsman's pitch.­ His wickets at the OVAL will do the talking for us all.­ It's time anyway the Umpires started to make a few­ decisions themselves rather than relying on TV­ guesswork. Anyhow where's Dickie ?

    From johnhetherington, on Wed 12 Aug 5:32PM

  5. Whats the big deal over bringing Panasar back? every­ test side' sussed him out+he gets most umpires­ backs up with his incesssant appealing

    From ANDREW G, on Wed 12 Aug 5:13PM

  6. Michael 16 - you just need 2 changes to yours & you­ will then be the fans choice for sadly needed new­ appointment as lay selector. For this crucial 1 off­ Test - omit Ramps. Move others up 1. Bring Dominic [Mr­ Motivator] Cork in as Captain [bowler/batsmen] at No.6.­ Leave remainder but play 2nd Spinner Monty as a­ certainty. The only option then for the Aussies is to­ pray for rain before we send them packing again.­ Watchtower 111 John

    From johnhetherington, on Wed 12 Aug 5:00PM
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    From , on Wed 12 Aug 4:26PM

  8. Has we have no chance of winning the ashes at the­ moment without serious changes i would go for a one off­ 11 side that could in all the task of redeaming the­ ashes

    1.Trescothick
    2. Strauss
    3. Key
    4.Ramprakash
    5.­ Trott
    6. Prior
    7. Flintoff
    8.Broad
    9.­ Swann
    10.Andersen
    11. Harmison/panesar depending on­ whether pitch turns alot

    I think this team would give­ australia really good run for the ashes much better­ than at the moment.

    From michael, on Wed 12 Aug 4:22PM

  9. What is the betting if Key is brought back and is a­ hero, Key to be the next Captain? Strauss although I­ think is a great batsman he has shown through lack of­ firm leadership that he has not the right quality to­ lead a team. As for KP being captain again it all­ depends whether his personality medication is up to the­ job. Anyway let him try and become captain of South­ Africa if he wants.

    From ctdivers, on Wed 12 Aug 4:15PM

  10. hopeless but very sad to see our cricket team crumble­ like they did but i did tell you all

    From ceweaving, on Wed 12 Aug 3:49PM
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    From , on Wed 12 Aug 3:49PM

  12. Is Collingwood an opener? If­ so:
    Cook
    Collingwood
    Straus
    Key
    Trott
    Prior
    Flintoff­
    Broad
    Swann/Sidebottom
    Anderson
    Onions

    From jonathan, on Wed 12 Aug 3:45PM

  13. england have lost the ashes but no big ­ surprise really we were @#$% from day one at­ headingley and post freddie wont win ashes­ for a very long time maybe win ashes in ­ 2100

    From i.yeatman, on Wed 12 Aug 3:29PM

  14. Actually, you can just blame Bopara. But I think­ Strauss isn't Captain material either. Give it back­ to Pieterson. Strauss is just a nodding-donkey for the­ establishment. Give it to someone who wants to win, not­ a brown nose!

    From The Xentertainer, on Wed 12 Aug 3:23PM

  15. 1) Strauss (c)
    2) Cook
    3) Key
    4) Trott
    5)­ Flintoff/Ramprakash
    6) Collingwood
    7) Prior (wk)
    8)­ Broad
    9)­ Swann
    10)Sidebottom
    11)Onions/Harmison/Dalrymple­ (depends on the crease i.e. spinner's or­ seamer's)

    From The Xentertainer, on Wed 12 Aug 3:21PM

  16. get rid of the sherminator -he's rubbish &­ always has been. Mind you England are rubbish­ generally. Just need to apply a bit of pressure and­ everything turns to custard-LOL

    From Cameron D, on Wed 12 Aug 3:17PM

  17. 'way better' commenter 3? Didn't England­ beat Australia recently or has that become lost in the­ hysteria?

    From markrose260, on Wed 12 Aug 3:09PM

  18. I'd like to see,

    1. Tescothick
    2. Strauss
    3.­ Cook
    4. Ramprkash
    5. Collingwood
    6. Prior
    7. Flintoff
    8­ Broad
    9 Anderson
    10. Harmison
    11. Onions/Swann

    Since­ it's a one-off test lets play the form players and­ rebuild with the youngsters afterwards

    From Matt, on Wed 12 Aug 3:06PM

  19. Hilarious

    From Gordon, on Wed 12 Aug 3:03PM

  20. I agree with the comment: 'They're all­ useless........'.

    England cant just blame Bopara­ for the mess they are in. Why dont they just get real­ and take pride in saying Australia, S.A., India,­ Pakistai & Sri Lanka are way better

    From rakreturn, on Wed 12 Aug 3:00PM
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