McCann’s Century Rescues Notts in Relegation Battle
Nottinghamshire’s Freddie McCann emerged as a beacon of hope for the relegation-threatened side, scoring a magnificent 130 to guide his team to a respectable 324 for 6 against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge. The match resumed after a day’s abandonment due to rain, with 110 overs lost so far.
McCann, a 19-year-old left-hander, showcased his exceptional talent, adding to his impressive scores of 51 and 154 in his brief seven-inning career. His innings helped Notts recover from a precarious 55 for 3, with Jack Haynes contributing a steady 47 and Kyle Verreynne an unbeaten 76.
On a pitch that proved to be benign, Nottinghamshire secured two batting points, ensuring a draw would suffice for both sides to avoid relegation. The home team’s batting performance was a stark contrast to their struggles on Thursday, when they managed only 33 for 2 on a seaming pitch.
Warwickshire’s Michael Booth struck early, dismissing Joe Clarke for 12, but McCann and Haynes steadied the innings with a 127-run partnership. Haynes’s dismissal to Danny Briggs’s spin brought Verreynne to the crease, who settled in quickly and accelerated the scoring rate.
McCann’s innings ended abruptly when he was yorked by Craig Miles, but Verreynne continued to flourish, reaching his half-century from 63 balls. Lyndon James’s brief stay at the crease ended with an edge to slip, but Notts had already secured their second batting point.
With Warwickshire needing to claim their final bowling point and pass 300 themselves to avoid relegation, the match remains finely poised. However, the weather remains a concern, with rain forecast for both Nottingham and Worcester, where Lancashire are also battling to avoid the drop.
