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

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Scorecard:

Lancashire v Essex

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Summary for Day 4

Only 27 balls were bowled on the last day of this county championship encounter with Essex, thus consigning Lancashire to their fourth successive winning draw in a row. The weather has denied Lancashire a much deserved win twice in London, and twice in Manchester. Thankfully, Lancashire's excellent batting and bowling performances have reaped 30 points from the 32 which were available. Consequently, and perhaps somewhat bizarrely, Lancashire still find themselves in third place of the league table. Their performances bode well for the remainder of the season, although it would have been preferable to have a win under their belts while Flintoff and Anderson were not otherwise engaged.

 

Bowling Performance of the Day

Glen Chapple bowled Andy Flower with the 13th ball of the day - he offered no shot.

 

Batting Performance of the Day

Paul Grayson scored the only run!

 

Highlight of the Day

Andy Flower's wicket.

 

Lowlight of the Day

The weather - again.

 

Key Notes of the Day

• Start delayed for 40 minutes
• Flower bowled Chapple 16 - 41 for 3 in the 18th over
• 11.55 hours - Rain stops play - 42 for 3 in the 20th over
• Hussain 13* Grayson 1*
• Match abandoned 15.45 hours
• Lancashire 11 points, Essex 8 points

 

Lancashire Man of the Match

James Anderson for his stunning hat-trick. Iain Sutcliffe and Mark Chilton were close contenders.

 

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