Match Chat Archive
Durham CCC v Worcestershire CCC Day Two
LV=CC, Emirates Durham ICG
Page automatically refreshes every 3 seconds 
Chat
View all fixtures
Durham require 148..
Durham will require 148 with nine wickets in hand tomorrow, and Friday. Join us from 11am!
6:07pm
BrianT
Smith looks distraught. Taken most of the strike. Sorry for him but not much he could do about the ball.
safcluke
Who's Durhams watchman?
Smith gone
Will Smith drags on to be bowled by Russell for 2. Durham 3-1, and that is the close of play today!
6:06pm
Ian17
Nooooo!!!
Latest
One over to go! Durham 3-0, needing another 148 for the win!
6:04pm
BrianT
92
BrianT
92
safcluke
Would be good for Smith to get a 50/60 not out.
stuartp
How many overs tonight?
BrianT
Bit of good sportsmanship there by slips
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
Off the mark...
Both openers are away, Durham 2-0.
5:54pm
roker1973
like i say heeds doon and graft we have all the time needed just get a win
Here we go!
The Durham chase begins, Mark Stoneman and Will Smith are in the middle. Four overs remain this evening.
5:52pm
BrianT
Their over rate -3 at start
Tynevalleyblackcat
I would have backed us to chase anything up to 225, so more than happy with that. No excuses here.
IAIN6W
Not a bad guess! 150-160
raydetmold
hope so Ian , lets be positive and not build any kind of pressure
Tynevalleyblackcat
Great stuff, now lets just see off these couple of overs tonight. Not bothered if we score any runs tonight at all.
Ian17
Gerrin! Great stuff - not counting any chickens, but... should hopefully be nice and straightforward!
Thorp 5-for!
The final wicket also saw Callum Thorp take his fifth wicket! Great session for Durham this evening!
5:46pm
Final wicket!
WICKET!! Stoneman takes a high catch, Richardson has gone for 5. Durham require 151!
5:45pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
You cannot pick and choose when you take wickets Ian. I know where you are coming from but in this position we have to go all out the get the last one and back ourselves to make it to close unscathed.
Noz
151 to win :-) great catch Rocky
IAIN6W
Being greedy,lets take the last wicket with only 1-3 overs remaining today.Save us a wee tricky spell tonight.
Response to Tynevalleyblackcat...
Yes, the new ball was taken after 80 overs...
5:42pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
Edit - sorry seen the previous post.
After 82 overs...
Worcs are 259-9 after 82 overs. They have a lead of 145..
5:41pm
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
Tynevalleyblackcat
2 will get knocked off for the change of innings, so max of 6 to face if we get the last one now. Have we taken the new ball?
Response to Brandonia...
8.3 overs remain here tonight...
5:39pm
Noz
Brando, 7 after this but obviously we'll lose 2 between innings if we get the last wicket
roker1973
allreet here ray just clammy like thundery rain
brandonia
How many overs left? Could be a tricky little session tonight.
roker1973
all the time in the world too knock these runs off so heeds doon and get this win lads
Tynevalleyblackcat
145 for 9, Just the last one to get and we could face a tricky little session tonight. Hope we do.
raydetmold
red hot in Germany all week Roker
roker1973
allreet ray marra been a good afternoon ower here
Ian17
Indeed Ray, a bit nervy early doors but looking a lot more comfortable now!
raydetmold
Good evening everybody , lets get this last wicket now , should be a comfortable win
BOWLED HIM!
WICKET!! Thorp shatters Scott's stumps, he departs for 17. Worcs now 254-9.
5:34pm
roker1973
howay lads lets see them off noo
Noz
254/9 Thorp another - Scott bowled
New ball taken..
The new ball has been taken and Callum Thorp continues..
5:33pm
safcluke
aye - i'm not complaining.
Noz
In fairness Luke at least it's cos we're doing well and not cos we're getting smashed like earlier in the season!!
Worcestershire 250
250 up for Worcestershire after 80 overs. Scott (13*) and Russell (2*) are the not out batsmen.
5:31pm
safcluke
I would back us to chase this down no problems. I took the day off work on Friday to attend day 4, not sure why i'm surprised I wont see anything like.
Come on Durham!
Let's finish this off now, two more wickets quickly! Worcs effectively 129-8.
5:26pm
Ian17
Get in there!
Tynevalleyblackcat
New ball nearly due as well.
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
Tynevalleyblackcat
Nice one. Now for hopefully the last time today, lets have 2 more quick ones.
roker1973
what a difference a couple of hours make, back in from work and got them by the balls.
Breakthrough!
WICKET!! Thorp removes Pinner LBW for 21. Worcs 243-8.
5:23pm
BrianT
To redress the balance it was service with a smile. Came back from hols and saw what looked like a spirited performance from Worcs. certainly a lot of posters were worried. However, since tea, it shows why they are where they are. Still, not over yet, another one gone to a good ball.
Noz
243/8 pinner lbw to Thorp
Update
Worcestershire are now 240-7 after 78 overs and lead by 126. Come on Durham!
5:21pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
Haway lads, lets have another wicket Now!!
IAIN6W
Od dear :-(
BrianT
Just seen a lass buy two drinks with a visa card. 10 thirsty mackems in queue behind.
Mackem_Dave
Definately not suggesting that Solanki would get out on purpose. Just that it could be easy to subconsciously think of next season rather than the fight at hand.
IAIN6W
Brian,Agree with the made up theory.Obviously Austens are making a fair profit today!!
latest
Durham are still searching for the 8th wicket, Worcs now 229-7.
5:11pm
BrianT
That rumour was made up, most of them are.
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
BrianT
Didn't see much personal pride in his dismissal. Otherwise I agree, not done purposely. Rumour at ground is that we let them get 220 to appease pitch inspectors.
Noz
In fairness to Mackem Dave I don't think he was suggesting that Solanki got out on purpose, merely the fact that if Worcester kept picking him there was the possibility that he may not give 100%. However I would think that his own professionalism would prevent this.
brandonia
Cheers for that Yvette. Decent score that.
Response to Brandonia
They are playing at Middlesbrough CC against Lancashire
5:02pm
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
peter_brent
Not sure why Solanki would want to throw his wicket away. Personal pride your own first class average, never mind the fact he is being paid by Worcs. Sorry can't see it
brandonia
Who and where are the Two's playing, Yvette?
2XI
2XI: Durham won the toss and batted first. Team is Singh, Richardson, Muchall, Myburgh, Clark, Pringle, Wood, Ingram, Coughlin, Weighell, Claydon, Brathwaite. We're currently 295-8 with a hundred for Michael Richardson!
5:00pm
brandonia
About 5 overs ago I was thinking we could do with the new ball. Now we might not get that far!
CollingwoodFTM
Polish them off lads.
brandonia
To think some people think Scotty shouldn't be in the side.........
Tynevalleyblackcat
Come on lads. Great stuff this. 103 for 7 now. 2 more quick ones please.
Seven done!!
WICKET!! Andrew is LBW to Borthwick for 5. Worcestershire now 217-7, leading by 103.
4:58pm
brandonia
Nice work Scotty!!!
Noz
Borthwick another 217/7
BrianT
Mackem Dave's comemt was in bad taste and is exactly what Worcs supporter behind me just said. Why pick him?
Tynevalleyblackcat
The advantage when you are chasing less than 200 is that it only takes one or two half decent stands to break the back of it. Getting one or two half decent stands has been our problem all season mind.
CollingwoodFTM
Come on lads. Keep it going.
brandonia
65-6 since the opening stand. Great fightback from our lads. Owt below 150 would do me, however it still could be a tad tricky.
Tynevalleyblackcat
We want to be batting tonight here.
CollingwoodFTM
Come on lads. Keep it going.
peter_brent
it was only a matter of time. Now to finish them off as quickly as possible.
Tynevalleyblackcat
Right 2 more quick ones and this is ours.
CollingwoodFTM
Come on lads. Keep it going.
Tynevalleyblackcat
Oh yes, 98 for 6.
Mackem_Dave
As Solanki has signed a 2 year deal with Surrey from next season, surely it is in his personal interests if Worcs don't win? Not suggesting match fixing but signing and continuing to play leaves the possibility.
Hat-trick ball....
Callum Thorp is on a hat-trick....
4:49pm
brandonia
Dropping like flies!
BrianT
Liam Plunkett doing the drinks. Nice to see him back involved. Thought we we were going to see a proper game but Worcs throwing it away.
WICKET!!!!
ANOTHER! Leach top edges his first-ball to Rushworth at fine leg. What a comeback! Worcestershire 212-6.
4:49pm
Noz
Tried to pull, got a top edge and Mustard pouched it! Leach gone too!! 212/6
Come on Durham!
Worcestershire are now effectively 98-5. Keep the faith and praying for wickets!!
4:47pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
My wish comes true. Effectively 98 for 5 which looks a lot healthier for us. 2 more quick ones now and we are at their throats. Come on Durham.
brandonia
Thorp gets Solanki! Hoyed his wicket away according to Marty. 98-5.
GONE!
WICKET!! Worcestershire five down! Solanki top edges Thorp straight up in the air and Mustard takes a simple catch! Come on Durham!
4:46pm
Noz
212/5
Tynevalleyblackcat
The scores in this match so far tend to suggest the pitch is getting easier to bat on. Does this mean we could realistically chase down say 250-300 if we need to?
brandonia
YES!!!
Latest
Callum Thorp replaces Onions from the Finchale End. Worcestershire 212-4 after 68 overs.
4:44pm
brandonia
Collingwood missed chance.
Tynevalleyblackcat
I demand another wicket before they get to a 100 lead.
IAIN6W
Collapse on the cards now. Will only be chasing 150-160. KEEP THE FAITH.
BrianT
That's as good a catch as you'll ever see.
What a catch!!
WICKET!! Stunning catch! Will Smith takes a superb catch low to his left to dismiss Ali off Borthwick for 19.
4:33pm
peter_brent
come on Marchy was so optimistic surely they will both get centuries.
marchy22
No chance these two will both get half centuries
marchy22
No chance these two will both get half centuries
Worcestershire 200
Worcestershire pass 200, with Ali (18*) and Solanki (5*). Their lead is now 88.
4:23pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
That's 81 for 3. Lets get them 100 for 5 please.
Borthwick strikes!
WICKET!! Pardoe is dismissed for 21, caught by Stoneman off the bowling of Borthwick. Worcester 195-3.
4:17pm
IAIN6W
That wiil do 195/3
marchy22
Scoring runs freely
Play resumes...
We're back for the final session, let's have some quick wickets! Scott Borthwick will bowl the first over after tea.
4:01pm
Ian17
OK, that might have been a bit optimistic (although could still happen!) but I still don't think it's time to panic. I'm not kidding myself that it's going to be a walk in the park, but just saying that it's not anywhere near the lost cause you seem to be expecting! ;-)
marchy22
What happened to keeping them to below 200 Ian17 and chasing only 80, we will be chasing 200 minimum and we have struggled with the bat all year so 200 would be a massive ask
Time for tea!
Worcestershire move to 182-2, and that's the tea interval. Back shortly!
3:44pm
IAIN6W
I'm wishing.......
Response to Tynevalleyblackcat...
That's the spirit, let's all wish for some wickets!
3:38pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
59 for 2 can become 59 for 4 if we all wish it enough!!
marchy22
Worcs still in a strong position
Ian17
Bingo!
Update
Worcestershire are now 165-2, leading by 51. Pardoe (10*) and Ali (1*) are at the crease. Come on Durham!
3:28pm
Stokes strikes again!
Stokes strikes again removing Mitchell for 45. Callum Thorp hangs on, 159-2.
3:22pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
Right, forget what has gone before lads. Forget that we had them 26 for 5 and were 114 runs ahead. They are 45 for 2 and if we get two more quick wickets this can be our game. Believe!!
Noz
Both openers gone
Noz
Stokesy again 159/2
bryn
now im not,just lost the signal :'( :'(
Update
Worcestershire are now 159-1 and lead by 45. Stokes and Borthwick are the current bowling attack.
3:19pm
bryn
im following this one via teletext,its like a slow death :'(
Tynevalleyblackcat
They are effectively 39 for 1. A couple of quick ones now and we are in the box seat. Remember they need north of 300 to set us 200 to win.
Ian17
There we go Marchy, start of a collapse now...! Keep them to less than 200, 80 or so to chase, we can still be finished by lunchtime tomorrow ;-)
Noz
Do it again then TVBC :-)
Response to Tynevalleyblackcat...
If only you said that all of the time....raining wickets!!
3:05pm
Tynevalleyblackcat
5 seconds after I submitted that last comment :)
Hughes gone!
Finally! Stokes removes Hughes, caught by Mustard for 104. Worcestershire 148-1.
3:04pm
Noz
Get in Stokesy lad
Tynevalleyblackcat
Come on Durham, a couple of quick wickets and we can take control again.
marchy22
worcs very much in control now
Hughes century
Century for Phil Hughes off 143 balls. Worcestershire 142-0, leading by 28.
2:55pm
Rain shower...
A light shower at the ground currently, but play continues...
2:49pm
Latest
Worcestershire are now 121-0, leading by seven, after 42 overs. Hughes (80*), and Mitchell (38*) are still at the crease.
2:45pm
Worcestershire lead
Worcestershire move into the lead for the first time. 116-0 in the 40th over.
2:35pm
marchy22
4 more to hughes, worcs now in front still no wickets down
Keep the faith...
Still a long way to go yet, keep the faith everyone, wickets are around the corner...
2:34pm
marchy22
if we lose this one then our fate is technically out of our hands
brandonia
Blooming disaster this. Good job we have a bit of a cushion after the three wins in a row but this is looking bad for us now!
marchy22
oh right ok thanks
Response to marchy22...
There wasn't an edge on that one, Mustard just showing disappointment that he failed to hold on...
2:30pm
marchy22
mustard just dropped hughes too now
christoff
its always advantage opposition with you Marchy, i'm off to cheer mtself up
marchy22
definitely advantage worcs, they have knocked off a 114 run deficit have two set batsmen in and have a soft ball to knock all around the park
christoff
I'm with you Peter still on top in this one, 1 wicket and then they will collapse (again) Howay Durham ket amongst them
marchy22
107-0
Update
Worcestershire are still effectively -7, but let's have some wickets please!
2:25pm
peter_brent
woe is me I am a Durham fan they are -14 and the glass is definately half full LMC. Cheers up they are stil -14
marchy22
hughes he dropped too
marchy22
stokes
brandonia
Who dropped it?
Worcester 100
100 up for Worcestershire, trailing by 14.
2:20pm
marchy22
dropped ctach, just what we needed
marchy22
double ton
brandonia
Hughes is nailed on for a ton.
marchy22
hard to believe they were 8 down for the same score first innings
marchy22
18 now
marchy22
lead is just 22 now, no doubt nothing to worry about still
safcluke
Did anyone see the "beyond the boundary" series featuring Worcester?
marchy22
At most we will have 2 down by the close
brandonia
Oh dear. All the talk of 5 down before they get to 114 is looking a bit wide of the mark...... At this rate these two will still be there at Tea!
marchy22
They are scoring runs for fun
Hughes 50
Phil Hughes brings up his half-century off 90 balls. Wickets needed, come on Durham!
2:03pm
Latest
Worcestershire have moved to 79-0 and still trail by 35. Hughes (47*), and Mitchell (30*) are still at the crease.
1:58pm
longers
And? How to keep an idiot in suspense eh? Anyway haway Durham!!
marchy22
These two so settled at the crease no chance of a wicket anytime soon
safcluke
Plunkett 12th man.
Play resumes
The afternoon session begins here at Emirates Durham ICG with Worcestershire 64-0, trailing by 50.
1:43pm
CollingwoodFTM
Response to Longers. Get off the Internet and do some work and.
longers
Response to Collingwood FTM. And what?
Lunch
Worcestershire head to the lunch interval on 64-0, still trailing by 50. Some afternoon wickets would be great!
1:03pm
marchy22
exactly my point, he is in now so he will score very big
safcluke
Hughes is probably international quality.
safcluke
the top four batsman are solid county players, we need to work hard to take wickets.
marchy22
wicket*
marchy22
extremely disappointing, they have more than halved the deficit and seen of the new ball without the loss of a single wickey, worcs right back in this match
CollingwoodFTM
Response to Longers. Get off the Internet and do some work and.
brandonia
Very disappointing session.
christoff
so are our bowlers, lighten up man!
marchy22
no panic, hughes is a quality batsmen and is well set now, the ball is no longer new, he will score a big hundred, he is class
marchy22
halved the deficit without a loss of a single wicket not good
Latest...
Worcester have moved to 58-0 in the 23rd over. Borthwick and Thorp continue.
12:51pm
christoff
we put on 41 for our 10th wicket, so 57 for there 1st is no panic, plus we still lead by 57 :-)
marchy22
these 2 will put on at least 150
brandonia
Looking bleak this.
marchy22
hughes is cruising
Fifty up!
Worcestershire move to 50-0 with Hughes (37*) and Mitchell (11*).
12:38pm
Bowling change
Scott Borthwick replaces Ben Stokes from the Finchale End with Worcster 47-0, trailing by 67.
12:36pm
safcluke
BBC always show three batsman, regular mistake.
Tristan
this is just a wild guess like, but perhaps its a typo?
Response to Longers...
To clarify, there are only two batsmen out there - Mitchell (9*), and Hughes (35*).
12:33pm
longers
According to BBC scoreboard Worcs are using 3 batsmen. Anybody at the ground care to explain how this works?
Stokes continues
Ben Stokes continues, as Worcestershire move to 35-0, trailing by 79.
12:28pm
BrianT
Ironic was a number 5. For Alanis Morissette. I'm watching bbc news and they are interviewing economics lecturer from Manchester Uni. He's Greek. That's ironic too. Whats the score?
Noz
We only need 1 wicket. Get a new batsman in and I'm sure more will follow
Tristan
if only brandy, i fear it will be much bigger than that, this pair will probably still be building a lead by stumps
brandonia
Ironic? What number does he bat?
Latest...
Worcestershire are now 27-0 after 13.2 overs and trail by 87. Thorp and Stokes are the current attack.
12:18pm
BrianT
I was being ironic. The concept may be lost.
brandonia
These two set for a fifty partnership.....
Noz
I know whose position I'd rather be in!! :-)
peter_brent
nice first innings lead ... good bowlers inc quality leg spinner, relax ...
marchy22
hughes has got himself in, big hundred coming from him
marchy22
3 days to bowl them out, we not planning on batting again like
BrianT
We've only got 3 days to bowl them out. Panic setting in yet?
Tristan
sun is shining, pitch flat as a pancake, this is going to be a real struggle to get any wickets, let alone 10
Noz
Have to say they look pretty comfortable out there
marchy22
these two will knock the deficit off themselves
Bowling change
Ben Stokes replaces Onions from the Finchale End for the 11th over, Worcester 17-0.
12:06pm
Tristan
beginning to worry about this partnership abit
Latest...
As the sun shines here at Emirates Durham ICG, Worcester are now 12-0 in the ninth over.
11:59am
Big appeal
Onions appeals for the wicket of Hughes LBW, but it's not out. Worcester 7-0 after seven overs.
11:54am
marchy22
lets have a wicket now please
Response to Brandonia...
The not out batsmen are Mitchell (1), and Hughes (4). There are two of them!
11:45am
safcluke
Bopara out for 3.
brandonia
Beeb showing three 'not out' batsmen. I know they struggled first innings but that's taking the hit and miss!
Update
After three overs, Worcestershire move to 5-0, trailing by 109.
11:39am
Rushworth opens...
Chris Rushworth takes the ball from the Lumley End for the second over.
11:32am
marchy22
hughes is the key wicket
marchy22
gloucester*
marchy22
bopara turning out for goucester against south africa in a tour match
Worcester second innings
Worcester begin their second innings, trailing by 114. Graham Onions will bowl the first over.
11:26am
marchy22
what chances of having them 26-5 again
Tristan
even if it's less than 5 it is still agreat position to be in like, but as a prediction i'd say 5-7
marchy22
5 minimum i reckon
Tristan
literally falls. shame couldnt quite get up to 250 but i dont think it will matter! i think it will be 5-7 down before they reach 114
safcluke
this will be over today. all out for 120 meaning we need 7 to win.
marchy22
how many wickets down should we be looking at by the time they knock off the 114?
Durham post 234
Borthwick falls LBW for 31. Durham all out for 234 with a lead of 114.
11:19am
safcluke
lead of 114.
safcluke
Out.
Tristan
scotty gone :(
Tristan
ball staying a bit low apparently - bodes well for us
marchy22
thats it swing from the hips
Tristan
i'd call milton nunez more of a cult figure than a hero! depending on which one youre talking about ;)
SIX!!
Rushworth launches Andrew into the crowd for 6! Durham 231-9, leading by 111.
11:13am
Tristan
6 from rushy :)
safcluke
Not forgetting Sir Milton of Nunez.
Ian17
Hopefully rack up a nice little lead here! Haha, I'd forgotten good old Carsten Fredgaard - so good he was nicknamed the Chocolate Fireguard...
Update...
Two overs completed this morning and Durham have moved to 223-9, leading by 102.
11:09am
marchy22
keep going lads
100 run lead!
Borthwick scores two and the Durham lead is now 100!
11:07am
Tristan
if there is people out there whom gordon muchall is a hero to then fair play to them. some of my heroes include lionel perez, carsten fredgaard, nicholas medina & arnau!
Tristan
hope we can scrape another batting point to be well and truly in the driving seat
safcluke
Haway lads, get the lead up towards 120-ish
Start of Day Two!
Day Two begins with Durham 215-9, leading by 95. Scott Borthwick (23*) and Chris Rushworth (14*) are the batsmen.
10:57am
Stops...
In fact it has stopped, almost as soon as it started. Still looking to start on time as the covers are removed..
10:55am
Rain!
Rain has started to fall here, looks like it will blow over quickly though.
10:52am
safcluke
Anyone know if that cringeworthy pathetic "Gordon Muchall is a hero" group is still going on Facebook?
peter_brent
just want 11 today, this first one after 50 runs or so and the other 10 by tea time.
parky
what's the weather doing. The radar shows showers approaching the North East http://www.raintoday.co.uk/
Ian17
19 wickets in a day isn't particularly unusual for this season...! ;-)
brandonia
You'll need rain then Colly!
CollingwoodFTM
Good luck lads. I have pencilled in Friday to come along. :-(
parky
any news on a pitch inspection, since 19 wickets fell in a day?
chrissafc
anyway i'm off down to the game. have a good day
chrissafc
yeah i miss via sms having a go at me about a certain batsman who wasnt doing well and we're now winning since he was dropped.
Noz
I might be busy tomorrow so I hope you're right Peter!! I be along for the start of play :-)
brandonia
Is the text service still down Yvette? I miss 'Via SMS', he/she made some good points......
peter_brent
2 day game! Salmon ..We bowled them out for 120 yesterday Blackie would not have bowled had he played.
chrissafc
decent day yesterday. good effort by borthwick to get us over 200. worcester very annoying, they were -3 on their overrate after about 20 overs. forever moaning about the ball which has been changed twice and taking forever to bowl their overs. they suddenly started hurrying up once colly was out. strange approach
salmon
On our way shortly, great effort yesterday-another 3 day game? See Blackie had 4 wickets yesterday...um. 09.20
Day two
Great weather at Emirates Durham ICG this morning - come and join us for day two v Worcester from 11am!
8:37am
© 2013 Durham County Cricket Club Holdings Ltd
T: 0191 387 1717 F: 0191 387 1616 E: reception@durhamccc.co.uk
Official Partners
