Match report day 1: Warks v Lancs in Championship 2003 by Neil Adams

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Scorecard:

Warwickshire v Lancashire

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Summary for Day 1

Lancashire lost the toss and found themselves in the field once again. The pitch possessed a green tinge while overhead conditions were improving all the time. The home side lost a wicket in the first over thanks to a low diving catch to his right by Hegg. Knight and Wagh added 46 in just over 10 overs before Chapple struck again. This time Chapple clean bowled Wagh with a ball which nipped back through the gate. Knight was stranded on the crease by Chapple in the 15th over, and when Bell edged to Hooper at first slip in the 22nd over, Warwickshire found themselves reeling at 64 for 4. John Wood removed Trevor Penney with a ball which appeared to be drifting down leg side with only 10 deliveries remaining until the lunch interval. As the ball aged and the wicket eased, Trott and Brown enjoyed themselves at the crease. Lancashire desperately searched for a wicket. They utilised 8 different bowlers. Heads dropped when Trott was dropped by Law. Lancashire breathed a sigh of relief when the new ball became available. 4 overs later, Hogg uprooted Trott's off stump to offer some relief. Shortly afterwards, Brown fell to the ground clutching his right calf. At the close of play, Warwickshire were 342 for 6 a considerably health position considering their early plight

 

Bowling Performance of the Day

Glen Chapple bowled a super opening spell of 3 for 30 from 10 overs which reduced Warwickshire to 55 for 3 in the 15th over. He regularly beat the bat courtesy of significant bounce and noticeable sideways movement. Kyle Hogg finished the day with 2 for 49 from 20 overs. Spinners Keedy and Hooper were unable to gain any assistance from the wicket and jointly conceded 87 runs without any success from 27 overs. At least they ensured Lancashire maintained their over rate by the close of play. Steven Crook only bowled 7 overs - perhaps he could have been used slightly more. Mark Chilton bowled 10 overs either side of the tea interval. He was extremely economical - only conceding 15 runs

 

Batting Performance of the Day

Jonathan Trott and Dougie Brown spearheaded Warwickshire's fight back after the home side collapsed to 101 for 5 in the 31st over. The pair batted throughout the afternoon session adding 166 runs from 40 overs. Trott eventually fell for 126 (16 x 4 & 1 x 6), while Dougie Brown (113) limped back to the pavilion just before the scheduled close of play, after pulling a calf muscle. It is very unlikely that Brown will bowl in the game. He might bat with a runner. No other home player surpassed 28

 

Fielding Performance of the Day

While Lancashire were in control during the morning session, the fielding was keen and sharp. However, team spirit visibly dipped during the afternoon session, which led to a number of mistakes. Captain Warren Hegg remained very vocal behind the stumps as he tried to encourage his team mates

 

Highlights of the Day

• Chapple's opening spell
• Taking 5 wickets before lunch
• The return of Kyle Hogg to the four day arena

 

Lowlights of the Day

• Stuart Law dropping Trott on 91 - yet again Law spilt a chance at first slip. Far too many chances are going to ground, it is time to make a change
• Not taking a wicket in the afternoon session - the game drifted away from Lancashire
• Losing the toss yet again
• The injury sustained by Peter Martin (Back) which prevented him from playing

 

Contentious Discussion Point of the Day

Trevor Penney was disappointed with the decision of Umpire Jones. The ball did appear to be drifting down the leg side

 

Key Notes of the Day

• Powell caught Hegg bowled Chapple 0 - 0 for 1 in the 1st over - Knight 0*
• Wagh bowled Chapple 20 - 46 for 2 in the 11th over - Knight 23*
• 50 for 2 in the 13th over - Knight 23* Trott 4*
• Knight lbw bowled Chapple 28 - 55 for 3 in the 15th over - Trott 4*
• Bell caught Hooper bowled Hogg 3 - 64 for 4 in the 22nd over - Trott 10*
• 101 for 4 in the 30th over - Trott 27 Penney 19*
• Penney lbw bowled Wood 19 - 101 for 5 in the 31st over - Trott 27*
• Lunch - 111 for 5 from 32 overs - Trott 27* Brown 10*
• 50 partnership + 151 for 5 in the 43rd over - Trott 39* Brown 32*
• 50 Trott from 105 balls (8 x 4) - 165 for 5 in the 46th over - Brown 33*
• 200 for 5 in the 55th over - Trott 70* Brown 45*
• 100 partnership - 202 for 5 in the 55th over - Trott 71* Brown 45*
• 50 Brown from 73 balls (8 x 4) - 211 for 5 in the 57th over - Trott 72*
• Trott 91 dropped by Law at first slip - 236 for 5 in the 61st over - Brown 58*
• 250 for 5 in the 64th over - Trott 99* Brown 64*
• 150 partnership - 251 for 5 in the 65th over - Trott 99* Brown 64*
• 100 Trott from 175 balls (14 x 4 & 1 x 6) - 256 for 5 in the 66th over - Brown 68*
• Tea - 267 for 5 from 72 overs - Trott 103* Brown 76*
• 300 for 5 in the 89th over - Trott 117* Brown 95*
• 200 partnership - 302 for 5 in the 89th over - Trott 119* Brown 95*
• New ball taken at the start of the 91st over - 307 for 5
• 100 Brown from 167 balls (13 x 4) - 313 for 5 in the 91st over - Trott 124*
• Trott bowled Hogg 126 - 317 for 6 in the 94th over - Brown 103*
• Brown 113 retired hurt - 338 for 6 in the 102nd over - Piper 11*
• Close of play - 342 for 6 from 104 overs - Piper 14* Betts 0*
• Warwickshire 3 points, Lancashire 2 points

(Article: Copyright © 2004 Neil Adams http://www.cricketimages.co.uk/adams-report/intro.html)