Match report day 2: Worcs v Lancs in Championship 2004

Match report day 2: Worcs v Lancs in Championship 2004 by Neil Adams

Scorecard:	Worcestershire v Lancashire
Other links:	Day 1, Day 3, Day 4

Summary of day 2

Only 94 balls play was possible on the second day of this relegation encounter between Worcestershire and Lancashire due to heavy persistent morning rain. Once the poor weather abated, the ground staff spent several hours attempting to make the outfield playable. Eventually, play started at 2.45pm with Lancashire electing to chase a fifth batting point rather than employ an early declaration. The visitors passed 400 in the nick of time as the rain returned and washed out any further cricket. This was particularly annoying as the sunshine returned late on, but the ground staff could not repeat their early heroics in time before the official close time of 6pm.

Key Notes of the Day

Play delayed until 2.45pm due to morning rain - 57 overs lost - 47 overs remain
50 partnership - 377 for 8 in the 112th over - Hegg 39* Mahmood 12*
Hegg caught Hick bowled Bichel 43 (1st slip) - 381 for 9 in the 113th over - Mahmood 12*
403 for 9 in the 120th over - Mahmood 24* Keedy 10*
3.55pm - rain stop play - 403 for 9 in the 120th over - Mahmood 24* Keedy 10*
5.15pm - inspection planned
5.25pm - Play abandoned for the day despite bright sunshine