Match report day 4: Middx v Lancs in Championship 2003 by Neil Adams

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Scorecard:

Middlesex v Lancashire

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Summary for Day 4

Persistent spells of rain throughout the day prevented Lancashire from bowling Middlesex out for a second time and collecting 22 points for victory. However, with the wicket playing very well for the final day of the match, it was highly unlikely that the bowlers could have captured 10 wickets. For the third consecutive match the weather managed to stop Lancashire from gaining a possible victory.

 

Bowling Performance of the Day

With Andrew Flintoff absent, and Glen Chapple clearly suffering flu-like symptoms, Lancashire were restricted to using just 3 bowlers. They all tried in vein to capture a wicket.

 

Batting Performance of the Day

Andrew Strauss scored a patient, if not spectacular 100 from 181 balls. He was determined not to be dismissed.

 

Fielding Performance of the Day

John Wood fielded well in the outfield. He made a couple of excellent diving stops, and his throwing was accurate and powerful.

 

Highlight of the Day

Actually watching 27 overs play on such an awful day.

 

Lowlight of the Day

Lancashire were unable to clinch victory for the third game in a row due to the weather.

 

Contentious Discussion Point of the Day

Nothing to report.

 

Key Notes of the Day

• Start delayed for 40 minutes - 10 overs lost
• 100 for 0 in 226 balls (38th over) Strauss 58* Keonig 38*
• 50 Keonig from 132 balls (6 x 4) - 120 for 0 in the 45th over
• 150 for 0 in the 51st over - Keonig 59* Strauss 86*
• Rain stop play 12.45pm - 153 for 0
• Play restarts 3.10pm - only 7.1 overs play possible
• Strauss 100 from 181 balls
• 176 for 0 in the 60th over - rain stops play
• Match abandoned as a draw - Middlesex 8 Lancashire 12

 

Lancashire Man of the Match

Stuart Law for his 198 runs

 

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