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Sussex Clinch Promotion to Division One with Innings Victory over Gloucestershire

Sussex Clinch Promotion to Division One with Innings Victory over Gloucestershire

By September 19, 2024 0

Sussex’s relentless dominance in Division Two of the Vitality County Championship culminated in a resounding innings victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol, securing their promotion to the top flight with a game to spare.

Resuming on 140 for 3 in their second innings, Gloucestershire’s hopes of salvaging a draw were swiftly extinguished by Sussex’s relentless bowling attack. Jaydev Unadkat, the left-arm seamer, proved to be the tormentor-in-chief, claiming 3 for 39 to finish with match figures of 7 for 71. Henry Crocombe also played a pivotal role, bagging 4 for 22.

Chris Dent, Gloucestershire’s overnight hero, was dismissed for 61 by Unadkat’s fifth delivery of the day. James Bracey and Graeme van Buuren followed suit, leaving the home side reeling at 153 for 6. Ed Middleton and Tom Price briefly resisted, but their partnership was broken by Crocombe, who induced an edge from Middleton to wicketkeeper John Simpson.

With Gloucestershire still trailing by 13 runs, Crocombe’s brilliance continued. He bowled Zafar Gohar with a yorker and removed Zaman Akhter’s off stump with the following delivery. Dom Goodman, the last man standing, was pinned leg before by Crocombe, completing a memorable spell for the seamer.

Sussex’s victory margin of an innings and seven runs was a testament to their superiority throughout the match. They took 21 points to Gloucestershire’s three, extending their unassailable lead over third-placed Middlesex.

The triumph marked a remarkable achievement for Sussex, who have been the standout team in Division Two this season. Their consistent performances and unwavering determination have earned them a well-deserved place in the top flight.

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Gloucestershire Trail Sussex by 62 Runs Despite Dent's Heroics

Gloucestershire Trail Sussex by 62 Runs Despite Dent’s Heroics

By September 18, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s hopes of a comeback in their County Championship match against Sussex were dented on the second day at Bristol, despite a valiant effort from Chris Dent.

Sussex, the Division Two leaders, resumed their first innings on 149 for 4 and extended their lead to 202 thanks to a seventh-wicket stand of 112 between Jack Carson (71) and John Simpson (61). Zafar Gohar claimed his 300th first-class wicket in taking 6 for 76, but Sussex’s total proved too much for Gloucestershire.

In reply, Gloucestershire openers Dent and Joe Phillips made a solid start, knocking off 43 runs before Phillips was dismissed for 21. Ollie Price then fell cheaply, leaving Gloucestershire 59 for 2.

Dent, who recently returned to Gloucestershire’s red-ball team after a lengthy absence, showed his class with a battling 61 not out from 157 balls. He shared a 79-run stand with Miles Hammond (41), but Hammond’s dismissal left Gloucestershire still trailing by 62 runs at the close.

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Gloucestershire Crush Sussex to Reach Vitality Blast Final

Gloucestershire Crush Sussex to Reach Vitality Blast Final

By September 14, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s dominance in the Vitality Blast continued as they secured a resounding eight-wicket victory over Sussex in the second semi-final at Edgbaston. The triumph sets up a thrilling West Country showdown with local rivals Somerset in the final, giving Gloucestershire a chance to claim their first silverware in nearly a decade.

Sussex’s batting woes began early as David Payne’s swing proved too much for Daniel Hughes, who was dismissed for just one run. Matt Taylor then joined the party, claiming the wickets of Harrison Ward and James Coles to leave Sussex reeling at 35 for 4 after the powerplay.

Ollie Price and Tom Smith continued the onslaught, with Price dismissing Tom Clark and Fynn Hudson-Prentice. Smith then removed John Simpson and Ollie Robinson, leaving Sussex stranded on 64 for 7.

Jack Carson and Ollie Robinson briefly rallied, adding 37 runs, but Smith returned to dismiss Robinson and James Bracey completed a stumping to remove Tymal Mills. Payne wrapped up the innings in the 18th over, conceding just nine runs in a stellar display.

Gloucestershire’s chase was far less eventful. Despite losing Miles Hammond early, Cameron Bancroft and James Bracey put on a 54-run partnership to break the back of the chase. Bracey sealed the victory with a mighty six over long-off, securing Gloucestershire’s place in the final with 38 balls to spare.

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Gloucestershire Bowlers Spark Middlesex Collapse, Set Up Run Chase

Gloucestershire Bowlers Spark Middlesex Collapse, Set Up Run Chase

By September 12, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s bowlers, led by debutant Archie Bailey, orchestrated a dramatic collapse of Middlesex on day three at Lord’s, leaving the visitors needing 234 runs to secure victory.

Bailey’s 4 for 30 spearheaded the rout, as Middlesex crumbled from a promising 122 for 2 to a dismal 165 all out. Zafar Gohar chipped in with 2 for 22, while wicketkeeper James Bracey claimed an impressive 11 catches and a run out.

Earlier, Gohar had anchored Gloucestershire’s innings with a stylish 86, helping them rally from 154 for 5 overnight to a respectable 309 for 9 declared. Skipper Toby Roland-Jones led the Middlesex bowling attack with 5 for 79, his fifth five-wicket haul in the last nine innings.

Gloucestershire began the day needing 74 to avoid the follow-on and lost Tom Price early to Roland-Jones. However, Zafar and Ollie Price (76) steadied the ship, reducing the deficit. Zafar played with aplomb, mixing defense with aggression, and reached his half-century in 108 balls.

After lunch, Roland-Jones returned to remove Zaman Akhter and complete his five-fer. Gohar fell shortly after, but Gloucestershire declared with a 68-run deficit.

Robson avoided a king pair but survived a contentious caught-behind appeal on 22. Bailey then made an immediate impact, dismissing Mark Stoneman in his first over.

A cloudburst before tea signaled a stormy evening for Middlesex. Robson reached his half-century but was caught behind off Akhter. Max Holden’s quickfire 39 ended with a catch in the deep, triggering a collapse.

Higgins, Davies, De Caires, Hollman, and Roland-Jones all fell in quick succession, with Bracey involved in several dismissals. Bailey claimed the prized wicket of Leus Du Ploy, while Gohar bowled Brookes for a duck to complete the rout.

Gloucestershire will resume day four as favorites to chase down the target and secure a memorable victory.

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Gloucestershire Escapes Punishment for Abandoned Match, Regulator Warns of Future Issues

Gloucestershire Escapes Punishment for Abandoned Match, Regulator Warns of Future Issues

By September 11, 2024 0

The Cricket Regulator has exonerated Gloucestershire from punishment for an alleged breach of pitch regulations after their Vitality County Championship Division Two match against Northamptonshire was abandoned on day one due to safety concerns.

The match, held in Bristol in August, was halted after just 65.1 overs when umpires Chris Watts and Sue Redfern deemed the hybrid pitch unsafe for batters. Northamptonshire’s Ricardo Vasconcelos and Rob Keogh were both forced to retire hurt after being struck on the hand by Gloucestershire’s Ajeet Singh Dale, with Vasconcelos suffering a fractured finger.

Northamptonshire were awarded 11 points, while Gloucestershire received none. The umpires’ statement released that day stated, “The match has been abandoned because there was a foreseeable risk to the batters. In the opinion of the umpires, it would be unreasonable to continue.”

Following a thorough investigation, The Regulator concluded that no charges would be brought against Gloucestershire at this time. However, they cautioned the county to prevent similar incidents in the future, acknowledging the umpires’ decision to prioritize player welfare.

“The Cricket Regulator was satisfied that the bounce was significantly uneven and dangerous to the players,” a statement released on Wednesday read. “The Cricket Regulator therefore fully supports the decisions taken by the match officials to abandon the match in the circumstances with which they were presented.”

Despite the Regulator’s support for the umpires’ decision, Gloucestershire expressed disappointment and reiterated their belief that the match should not have been abandoned. The lack of points also hindered their promotion aspirations.

“The Club has been significantly punished by the inability to compete for points in the match, suffering reputational damage and loss of matchday earnings in the process,” Gloucestershire said in a statement.

The Regulator acknowledged Gloucestershire’s efforts to prepare a quality pitch but emphasized the need for improvements to prevent future issues. The pitch advisor who investigated the Bristol pitch will provide support to Gloucestershire moving forward.

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Price and Weather Frustrate Middlesex's Promotion Push

Price and Weather Frustrate Middlesex’s Promotion Push

By September 10, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s Ollie Price and the inclement weather proved to be formidable obstacles for Middlesex’s promotion aspirations on the second day of their Vitality County Championship Division Two encounter at Lord’s.

Price, a right-handed batsman, displayed remarkable resilience to compile an unbeaten 56, his fifth half-century in first-class cricket this season. His gritty innings helped Gloucestershire reach 154 for 5, still trailing Middlesex’s first-innings total of 377 by 223 runs. However, only 41.4 overs were possible due to poor light and rain.

Price’s innings was characterized by his ability to find runs through unconventional means, with many of his seven boundaries coming off the inside edge. His determination was particularly evident after Middlesex captain Toby Roland-Jones’ devastating spell of 3 for 12 in 16 balls either side of lunch. Price’s efforts helped Gloucestershire recover from a precarious 74 for 4 to a more stable position, although they still require 74 runs to avoid following on.

Roland-Jones finished with figures of 3 for 56, while Ryan Higgins claimed 2 for 47. The match was interrupted twice due to bad light, with the second stoppage at 3:15pm forcing the players off for the day.

The start of play was delayed by 40 minutes due to poor light and drizzle. Under overcast skies and with the floodlights illuminated, batting proved challenging from the outset. Roland-Jones’ first delivery to Cameron Bancroft was edged between third slip and gully for three, setting the tone for the day.

Roland-Jones and Higgins consistently tested the batsmen’s technique, with Ben Charlesworth edging the former just short of wicket-keeper Jack Davies. Charlesworth’s luck ran out soon after, as he nicked a superb delivery from Higgins to Sam Robson at first slip.

Bancroft, who had been fortunate to survive several close calls, was eventually dismissed by Roland-Jones, who produced a delivery that jagged back between bat and pad to dislodge the bails.

Bad light forced the players off for an early lunch, and upon their return, Roland-Jones struck again, hitting Miles Hammond on the body with his first ball. Hammond continued after receiving treatment and struck a magnificent four through cover, but he was soon caught at third slip by Tom Helm off another Roland-Jones delivery.

When Roland-Jones removed James Bracey caught behind two balls later, Gloucestershire were in dire straits at 74 for 4. However, Price’s resolute batting, coupled with some wayward bowling from Middlesex, helped Gloucestershire weather the storm.

Graeme Van Buren joined Price in a 50-run partnership, which was broken by Higgins, who trapped Van Buren on the crease. Price’s older brother, Tom, then joined him at the crease, surviving a blow to the head from a short ball from Helm to ensure Gloucestershire’s survival until the weather intervened.

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Davies' 91 Leads Middlesex to Strong Total Against Gloucestershire

Davies’ 91 Leads Middlesex to Strong Total Against Gloucestershire

By September 9, 2024 0

Middlesex posted a formidable 377 in their first innings against Gloucestershire at Lord’s, thanks to a solid batting performance led by Jack Davies’ career-best 91.

Davies, a left-handed opener, missed out on a maiden century but played a crucial role in Middlesex’s recovery after they lost early wickets. He shared a 120-run partnership with Josh De Caires, who contributed 64, to stabilize the innings.

Max Holden’s gritty 77 provided the initial foundation for Middlesex, but he became one of seven victims for Gloucestershire wicketkeeper James Bracey. Tom Price and Ajeet Singh Dale were the standout bowlers for Gloucestershire, claiming five and four wickets respectively.

Gloucestershire, who handed a debut to 19-year-old Archie Bailey, opted to bowl first and were rewarded when Singh Dale dismissed Sam Robson with the first ball of the match. Bailey also impressed, nearly claiming a wicket with his first delivery.

Mark Stoneman and Holden put on a 71-run partnership before Stoneman fell to Price. Holden reached his half-century after lunch, but Du Plooy was dismissed soon after. Price and Bracey combined to remove Ryan Higgins and Holden, leaving Middlesex in a precarious position.

However, Davies and De Caires steadied the ship with a 120-run stand. Davies played with confidence, hitting the first six of the match off spinner Zafar Gohar. De Caires also played well, reaching his second half-century of the season.

Singh Dale returned to take the new ball and dismissed Davies, who edged one to Bracey. De Caires followed shortly after, trapped in front by Singh Dale. Price wrapped up the innings by dismissing Luke Hollman and Henry Brookes.

Gloucestershire will now need to bat well to avoid falling behind in this crucial County Championship clash.

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Gloucestershire Stun Birmingham Bears in Vitality Blast Quarter-Final

Gloucestershire Stun Birmingham Bears in Vitality Blast Quarter-Final

By September 7, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s stunning 14-run victory over Birmingham Bears in the Vitality Blast quarter-final at Edgbaston was a testament to their resilience and the Bears’ inability to handle pressure.

Despite scraping into the last eight on net run rate, Gloucestershire raced to 51 without loss in the powerplay. However, they collapsed to 138 all out, with Cameron Bancroft’s 43 and Miles Hammond’s 30 the only significant contributions.

Birmingham Bears, the North Group winners, were expected to cruise to victory. But David Payne’s 4 for 23 and Ollie Price’s 3 for 32 proved too much for the home side.

Bears’ chase was hampered by Payne’s early dismissal of Alex Davies and Moeen Ali. Despite Chris Benjamin’s 33, the Bears struggled to regain momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals.

In the final over, Gloucestershire’s leading wicket-taker Payne conceded just three runs and took two wickets, sealing a memorable victory.

Gloucestershire’s triumph was built on their ability to defend a low total. Payne’s accurate bowling and Price’s clever spin variations proved too difficult for the Bears to handle.

The Bears, on the other hand, were guilty of poor shot selection and a lack of composure under pressure. Their inability to chase down a modest target exposed their vulnerability in high-pressure situations.

Gloucestershire will now face Sussex in the semi-final at Edgbaston on Saturday week, while the Bears will be left to rue their missed opportunity.

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Handscomb's Half-Century Secures Draw for Leicestershire

Handscomb’s Half-Century Secures Draw for Leicestershire

By August 25, 2024 0

Leicestershire’s resilience and Peter Handscomb’s resolute half-century thwarted Gloucestershire’s valiant attempt to secure victory on the final day of their County Championship Division Two encounter at Bristol.

Resuming on 41 without loss, Leicestershire’s openers, Rishi Patel and Ian Holland, extended their partnership to 142, with Patel reaching a composed half-century. However, his attempt to repeat his six-hitting heroics proved costly, as he was caught on the boundary.

Despite the setback, Holland and Lewis Hill continued to chip away at Gloucestershire’s lead. However, Hill’s dismissal and Ajinkya Rahane’s unfortunate catch off Zaman Akhter raised Gloucestershire’s hopes. Holland’s painstaking half-century was also cut short by Akhter’s brilliance.

With Leicestershire 180 for 4, Handscomb and Rehan Ahmed steadied the ship with a 63-run stand. Ahmed’s departure brought Louis Kimber to the crease, who joined Handscomb in a composed partnership.

Handscomb reached an untroubled half-century, guiding Leicestershire to a comfortable position. The final session saw Handscomb and Kimber remain unfazed, despite Price’s slow turn. With the floodlights illuminating the ground, the umpires deemed the light insufficient, ending the match with Leicestershire on 304 for 5.

The draw was a fair reflection of the placid Bristol pitch, which offered little assistance to bowlers throughout the four-day contest. Gloucestershire earned 16 points from the game, while Leicestershire secured 13.

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Charlesworth Century Leads Gloucestershire Fightback Against Leicestershire

Charlesworth Century Leads Gloucestershire Fightback Against Leicestershire

By August 23, 2024 0

Gloucestershire’s Ben Charlesworth produced a magnificent century to lead a spirited fightback against Leicestershire on the second day of their Vitality County Championship Second Division clash at Bristol.

Charlesworth, 23, notched his second first-class ton off 164 balls, adorned with 14 fours and three sixes, as Gloucestershire reached 227 for 3 by the time bad light ended play seven overs early. James Bracey remained unbeaten on 34.

Leicestershire had earlier posted 402 all out, with Liam Trevaskis (50) and Tom Scriven (60) contributing valuable runs. Zaman Akhter claimed 3 for 110 for Gloucestershire.

Despite the blustery conditions, Charlesworth and Cameron Bancroft put together a solid opening stand of 50. Bancroft departed for 39, but Charlesworth continued to impress, reaching his half-century off 96 deliveries.

Ollie Price joined Charlesworth and made a brief contribution of six before edging to wicketkeeper Peter Handscomb. However, Charlesworth and Hammond put on a 65-run partnership, with Hammond showcasing some flamboyant shots.

Green provided a crucial breakthrough, trapping Hammond lbw for 29. Charlesworth survived a scare on 77 but soon reached his century with two towering sixes off Trevaskis.

Bracey provided steady support, but with rain looming, it remains to be seen if either team can force a decisive result on a pitch that has favored the batters.

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