Butcher relishes the challenge at The Oval
Surrey's stand-in captain Mark Butcher on his way to an unbeaten 117 against Kent at The Oval Surrey 245 for 3 v Kent at The Oval Scorecard Mark Butcher led from the front with an unbeaten century as Surrey ended a stop-start day
Wisden Cricinfo staff
02-Jul-2003
Frizzell County Championship Division One
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Surrey's stand-in captain Mark Butcher on his way to an unbeaten 117 against Kent at The Oval |
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Mark Butcher led from the front with an unbeaten century as Surrey ended a stop-start day against Kent in a commanding position. Butcher, leading the side in the absence of Adam Holliaoke who withdrew when his father was taken ill, made an unbeaten 117 from in 191 balls. Graham Thorpe, pressing for an England recall, made 68 as the defending champions raced along at almost four an over until bad light ended play early.
Essex 6 for 2 v Lancashire 218 at Chelmsford
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Essex's Zimbabwe-born Australian Scott Brant (4 for 39) bowled them into a good position against Lancashire at Chelmsford. Lancashire won the toss and were soon regretting their decision to bat as they slumped to 34 for 4, Brant taking three of the wickets. Stuart Law, who left Essex in acrimonious circumstances two years ago, hit back with 80 but received scant support as Lancashire were dismissed for 218. It wasn't over, however, as Peter Martin struck twice to reduce Essex to 6 for 2 when bad light stopped play. Paul Grayson was bowled first ball shouldering arms and then James Foster fell to a good catch by Jamie Haynes at short leg three balls later.
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Essex's Zimbabwe-born Australian Scott Brant (4 for 39) bowled them into a good position against Lancashire at Chelmsford. Lancashire won the toss and were soon regretting their decision to bat as they slumped to 34 for 4, Brant taking three of the wickets. Stuart Law, who left Essex in acrimonious circumstances two years ago, hit back with 80 but received scant support as Lancashire were dismissed for 218. It wasn't over, however, as Peter Martin struck twice to reduce Essex to 6 for 2 when bad light stopped play. Paul Grayson was bowled first ball shouldering arms and then James Foster fell to a good catch by Jamie Haynes at short leg three balls later.
Leicestershire 72 for 1 v Warwickshire 253 at Leicester
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Poor catching from Leicestershire and a maiden championship fifty from Waqar Younis helped Warwickshire to fight back at Grace Road, but bottom side Leicestershire still ended the day in a good position. Only Nick Knight (66) made any real progress as Warwickshire collapsed to 193 for 9 after winning the toss, David Masters claiming 5 for 53. Darren Stevens at slip put down Waqar before he had scored, and it was the most costly of several misses as Waqar went on to score 52, adding 60 with Alan Richardson for the last wicket. When Leicestershire replied Virender Sehwag started with a bang, smacking 30 off 21 balls before being bowled by Melvyn Betts.
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Poor catching from Leicestershire and a maiden championship fifty from Waqar Younis helped Warwickshire to fight back at Grace Road, but bottom side Leicestershire still ended the day in a good position. Only Nick Knight (66) made any real progress as Warwickshire collapsed to 193 for 9 after winning the toss, David Masters claiming 5 for 53. Darren Stevens at slip put down Waqar before he had scored, and it was the most costly of several misses as Waqar went on to score 52, adding 60 with Alan Richardson for the last wicket. When Leicestershire replied Virender Sehwag started with a bang, smacking 30 off 21 balls before being bowled by Melvyn Betts.
Frizzell County Championship Division Two
Derbyshire v Yorkshire 314 for 7 at Derby
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An unbeaten 102 from Craig White, playing only his second Championship match of the summer, spearheaded Yorkshire's recovery at Derby after they had been struggling on 78 for 4. With Michael Lumb (93), who was yesterday named in the provisional Academy squad for the winter, he added 195 for the fifth wicket before Graeme Welch (5 for 74), who had done the early damage, returned to grab another two wickets.
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An unbeaten 102 from Craig White, playing only his second Championship match of the summer, spearheaded Yorkshire's recovery at Derby after they had been struggling on 78 for 4. With Michael Lumb (93), who was yesterday named in the provisional Academy squad for the winter, he added 195 for the fifth wicket before Graeme Welch (5 for 74), who had done the early damage, returned to grab another two wickets.
Northamptonshire 20 for 3 v Hampshire 125 at Northampton
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Hampshire were swept away in 53.1 overs in a day of showers and cold winds at Northampton, with only Robin Smith (41) showing any kind of application. Smith and John Crawley (21) took Hampshire to 83 for 2 before eight wickets fell for 42 runs. Northamptonshire's celebrations were short-lived as Michael Hussey, Mark Powell and Jeff Cook all fell in the first five overs of their reply to leave Hampshire with a good chance of battling back.
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Hampshire were swept away in 53.1 overs in a day of showers and cold winds at Northampton, with only Robin Smith (41) showing any kind of application. Smith and John Crawley (21) took Hampshire to 83 for 2 before eight wickets fell for 42 runs. Northamptonshire's celebrations were short-lived as Michael Hussey, Mark Powell and Jeff Cook all fell in the first five overs of their reply to leave Hampshire with a good chance of battling back.
Somerset 100 for 2 v Gloucestershire 228 at Taunton
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Somerset took the honours on a pulsating first day of the west-country derby, bowling Gloucestershire out for 228 and then reaching 100 for 2 at the close. Somerset's decision to field looked to have backfired as Gloucestershire reached 173 for 3, but their last seven wickets added only 56 as Nixon McLean, Aaron Laraman and Mike Burns finished with three scalps each. Somerset fared little better as they slumped to 12 for 2, and it should have been worse but Craig Spearman dropped James Bryant (29*) before he had scored. Bryant went on to add an unbeaten 88 for the third wicket with Jamie Cox (56*).
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Somerset took the honours on a pulsating first day of the west-country derby, bowling Gloucestershire out for 228 and then reaching 100 for 2 at the close. Somerset's decision to field looked to have backfired as Gloucestershire reached 173 for 3, but their last seven wickets added only 56 as Nixon McLean, Aaron Laraman and Mike Burns finished with three scalps each. Somerset fared little better as they slumped to 12 for 2, and it should have been worse but Craig Spearman dropped James Bryant (29*) before he had scored. Bryant went on to add an unbeaten 88 for the third wicket with Jamie Cox (56*).
Worcestershire 218 v Durham 100 for 8 at Worcester
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A day of 18 wickets at Worcester is bound to have pitch inspectors dashing up the motorway from Lord's. Worcestershire paid for England's decision to release Steve Harmison from the one-day squad - he took 4 for 50 as Worcestershire were bowled out for 218, only Ben Smith (73) offering any resistance. But Durham were brought back down to earth as Mark Harrity (3 for 35) and Matt Mason (2 for 42) ripped through their top order to put Worcestershire back in control.
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A day of 18 wickets at Worcester is bound to have pitch inspectors dashing up the motorway from Lord's. Worcestershire paid for England's decision to release Steve Harmison from the one-day squad - he took 4 for 50 as Worcestershire were bowled out for 218, only Ben Smith (73) offering any resistance. But Durham were brought back down to earth as Mark Harrity (3 for 35) and Matt Mason (2 for 42) ripped through their top order to put Worcestershire back in control.
Varsity Match
Oxford 162 for 1 beat Cambridge 190 by 73 runs at Lord's
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Jamie Dalrymple must wish he could play against Cambridge all the time. Less than a week after his double-hundred and six wickets in Oxford's Varsity match victory, Dalrymple smacked an unbeaten 105 as Oxford romped to a 73-run win in the one-day match at Lord's. Neil Millar grabbed 5 for 23, including two wickets in the final over, as Cambridge were dismissed for 190. Oxford were strolling home on 162 for 1 when bad light ended play. Oxford's ladies completed a 1-2 for the dark blues, bowling out Cambridge for 56 in front of a good crowd on the Nursery ground and passing the score without losing a wicket.
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Jamie Dalrymple must wish he could play against Cambridge all the time. Less than a week after his double-hundred and six wickets in Oxford's Varsity match victory, Dalrymple smacked an unbeaten 105 as Oxford romped to a 73-run win in the one-day match at Lord's. Neil Millar grabbed 5 for 23, including two wickets in the final over, as Cambridge were dismissed for 190. Oxford were strolling home on 162 for 1 when bad light ended play. Oxford's ladies completed a 1-2 for the dark blues, bowling out Cambridge for 56 in front of a good crowd on the Nursery ground and passing the score without losing a wicket.