| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread 13:39 - Apr 9 with 82544 views | Superhoops2808 |
With the football season coming to a close in a months time, some here will turn their attention to the smell of freshly mown grass and long days sat in the hot sunny weather watching the great game of cricket.
As a member of Kent Cricket Club, I got to enjoy my first match of the season against Somerset at Canterbury over the last few days. Unfortunately, as is always the way starting the season this early, the first day was lost to rain. In fact nearly all the games were affected by rain, some without a ball even being bowled.
But I did manage to get to see 2 centurions at Canterbury yesterday and a very enjoyable day of cricket (even if I did get sun burned head - Yes I know should have taken a cap).
Did anyone else get to see cricket over the last few days? I know we have several Middlesex supporters who no doubt enjoyed the 'runfest' at Lords (over 1300 runs I believe) [Post edited 4 Apr 13:14]
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| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:51 - Jul 19 with 347 views | Superhoops2808 |
Having finally recovered from last night, what a mental one that was. Cannot believe I am thanking Surrey but boy did they get the job done especially Sam Curran.
First up, Kent had to do the job on Essex, and with almost 70 scored by Essex in the powerplay I was very nervous. But bowlers did well and reeled it back (including the bliss of seeing Jordan Cox trudge off for just 6 - Sorry mate, remind me why you left Kent) restricting Essex to 172.
Muyeye (future England player) and Finch put an amazing partnership of 114 for the 2nd wicket and after 17 overs we just needed a couple of runs. Thanks to Steve Snater we won when he bowled a NB so it was a strange finish to the match.
We were about 15 minutes ahead of the Sussex v Surrey game and so unsure if we had qualified because if Sussex won they went through on NRR. At one point they needed 13 an over so we were hopeful. Kent put the stream on our big scoreboard and nearly every Kent supporter stayed behind to watch the climax of that game.
Normally reliable Chris Jordan was going at 15 an over and Sussex were cruising. Then along came Sam Curran and he was just amazing taking 4 wickets on the night. Fortunately Jordan reeled it in at the last over and Sussex needed 13. They only managed 5 thanks to Jordan and the whole of the Spitfire ground went mad. So big thank you to Surrey who after all these years did the neighbours a favour. Cant tell me that T20 is not entertaining over The Hundred.
So off to Old Trafford in September (Scheduling is mad) and booked my hotel today
Point of interest, we finished with the same amount of wins and losses in the group as last years champions Gloucestershire  | | | |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 16:11 - Jul 19 with 323 views | JamesB1979 |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:51 - Jul 19 by Superhoops2808 |
Having finally recovered from last night, what a mental one that was. Cannot believe I am thanking Surrey but boy did they get the job done especially Sam Curran.
First up, Kent had to do the job on Essex, and with almost 70 scored by Essex in the powerplay I was very nervous. But bowlers did well and reeled it back (including the bliss of seeing Jordan Cox trudge off for just 6 - Sorry mate, remind me why you left Kent) restricting Essex to 172.
Muyeye (future England player) and Finch put an amazing partnership of 114 for the 2nd wicket and after 17 overs we just needed a couple of runs. Thanks to Steve Snater we won when he bowled a NB so it was a strange finish to the match.
We were about 15 minutes ahead of the Sussex v Surrey game and so unsure if we had qualified because if Sussex won they went through on NRR. At one point they needed 13 an over so we were hopeful. Kent put the stream on our big scoreboard and nearly every Kent supporter stayed behind to watch the climax of that game.
Normally reliable Chris Jordan was going at 15 an over and Sussex were cruising. Then along came Sam Curran and he was just amazing taking 4 wickets on the night. Fortunately Jordan reeled it in at the last over and Sussex needed 13. They only managed 5 thanks to Jordan and the whole of the Spitfire ground went mad. So big thank you to Surrey who after all these years did the neighbours a favour. Cant tell me that T20 is not entertaining over The Hundred.
So off to Old Trafford in September (Scheduling is mad) and booked my hotel today
Point of interest, we finished with the same amount of wins and losses in the group as last years champions Gloucestershire |
James Coles will be England player. Amazing player. We were so unlucky. Gutted! |  | | |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 18:18 - Jul 19 with 239 views | Superhoops2808 |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 16:11 - Jul 19 by JamesB1979 |
James Coles will be England player. Amazing player. We were so unlucky. Gutted! |
He had a lot to do and was motoring well. It was nice for us to see McAndrew stranded at the end. He made a very dodgy call at Canterbury and the fans did not forget.
I am going to Arundel in a few weeks for the T50 - Meant to be a lovely ground by all accounts | | | |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 18:49 - Jul 19 with 218 views | numptydumpty |
| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 18:18 - Jul 19 by Superhoops2808 |
He had a lot to do and was motoring well. It was nice for us to see McAndrew stranded at the end. He made a very dodgy call at Canterbury and the fans did not forget.
I am going to Arundel in a few weeks for the T50 - Meant to be a lovely ground by all accounts |
Arundel is a stunning ground
Many years ago I saw the game that used to always be the first game for tourist opposition.
So was the Duchess of Norfolk eleven against the Windies.
Remember Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge and I cant remember which four West Indian quicks were playing.
Beautiful sunny day. Long queues for the ice cream and the beer tent.
Cheese and cucumber sandwiches aplenty.
Stunning ground within the valley overlooked by a picturesque forest and an imposing Castle.
A lovely village atmosphere too.
Well worth a visit. [Post edited 19 Jul 18:51]
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| Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 19:37 - Jul 19 with 181 views | stowmarketrange |
Maybe a rubdown with viagra might keep them from going soft early? |  | | |
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