Match report Essex v Lancs totesport League 2004 by Neil Adams

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Scorecard:

Essex v Lancashire

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Summary

Only 21 overs play was possible at Chelmsford in this totesport division one match due to heavy persistent rain. The players initially played on through light drizzle for several overs before giving in just after 5.30pm. The rain never abated until 8.45pm, by which time the crowd number had reduced by half. The umpires announced a restart at 9.30pm if no further rain fell. Lancashire revised target for victory was 110 from 13 overs. Alas, the rain started to fall shortly after the players finished their brief warm up routine. The spectators were left hanging around not really understanding what was going on. Truthfully, the game should have been called off much earlier, but clearly Essex were desperate to collect 4 points to avoid relegation. Glamorgan's 10 run Duckworth/Lewis victory over Kent virtually secured them the title, while Lancashire's two points all but mathematically guaranteed their first division status for 2005.

 

Key Notes of the Day

• Lancashire won the toss and elected to bowl
• 52 for 0 in the 11th over - Irani 22* Jefferson 25*
• 100 for 0 in the 20th over - Irani 49* Jefferson 43*
• 107 for 0 from 21 overs - Irani 498 Jefferson 49* - 5.32pm rain stop play
• Play due to restart at 9.30pm - Lancashire set 110 from 13 overs for victory
• Rain starts to fall again at 9.25pm - Players do not take to the field
• Game abandoned at 9.38pm - the final cut-off time for a 10 over match
• Essex 2 points, Lancashire 2 points

 

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