GLAMORGAN V SURREY at Cardiff (LVCC2),
6-9 JUNE 2009
In line with Chris Adams's frank appraisal of Surrey's chances going into the
season, the Brown Caps have rapidly sunk to the wrong end of Division Two in the
LV County Championship, and therefore need to start putting a run together if
they are to achieve parity with the teams chasing Kent. But such is the weather
forecast for Cardiff for the next four days it seems unlikely that a positive
outcome will be reached in this match.
With the long-term forecast for Northampton also looking less than
encouraging, it would be a blow if Surrey see little action over the next week
or so. Not least because of the excitement generated by yesterday's news that
they have signed Ryan Harris as overseas player to replace New Zealand's Grant
Elliott; who, despite missing out on the ICC World Twenty20, had a modest record
in the Brown Caps' opening three championship fixtures.
Last year saw just six championship hundreds being struck by a Glamorgan
batsman. But, this summer, there have already been five, with skipper Jamie
Dalrymple making two - against his former employers Middlesex in the Welshmen's
first outing of the season, at Lord's, and against Derbyshire at the SWALEC
Stadium a week later. With overseas signing Mark Cosgrove, Michael Powell,
Michael O'Shea, Ben Wright and wicketkeeper Mark Wallace also averaging over
thirty-seven, Glamorgan's top order looks a good deal more resilient than it has
done for a while.
Whilst nobody has stood out particularly, all of their attack have made an
encouraging start to the championship campaign. James Harris has only featured
in one game so far, but underlined once again that if he could overcome his
fitness concerns he could help the Welshmen to become a more consistent outfit.
The good news is Harris is down to play tomorrow, but Garnett Kruger may have to
sit things out due to a knee problem.
Jade Dernbach goes into the contest with 48 first-class career wickets to his
name. Andre Nel carries 395 f-c victims into this match. For the hosts James
Harris's career tally is 49.
Mark Butcher is named in Surrey's 13-man squad, but is rated as 50:50 at best
for his first start in twelve months. With the pitch thought likely to take
spin, Stuart Meaker will probably be asked to yield to Andre Nel, Jade Dernbach
and new signing Ryan Harris.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Middlesex |
6-9 May
2009 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
388 & 242 |
445 & 184-9 |
Derbyshire |
22-25 Apr
2009 |
Lost By 5 Wickets |
Derby |
131 & 360 |
274 & 220-5 |
Gloucestershire |
15-18 Apr
2009 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
160 & 64-2 |
333 |
Nottinghamshire |
17-20 Sep
2008 |
Lost By An Inns & 143 Runs |
The Oval |
267 & 122 |
532 |
Hampshire |
9-12 Sep
2008 |
Lost By An Inns & 122 Runs |
The Oval |
210 & 148 |
480-8d |
Surrey have not lost a championship match in Wales since 1983, but, with the
weather looking odds-on to be a factor, I have no choice but to predict a draw.
It's a shame because since the beginning of 2005, the Brown Caps have only won
three championship matches without Mark Butcher at the helm, but two of them
have been against the Welshmen.
M Cosgrove, G Rees, B Wright, M Powell, J Dalrymple (capt), M Wallace (wk), J
Harris, R Croft, D Harrison, D Cosker and A Shantry.
Barry Dudleston and Neil Bainton. See also The
Dreaded Finger
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
GLAMORGAN |
30
Aug - 1 Sep 2006 |
Won By 218 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
433 &
309-5d |
269 &
255 |
20-23
Jun 2006 |
Match Drawn |
Swansea |
Surrey |
Bat |
348 &
448-8d |
410 &
168-2 |
11-14
May 2005 |
Won By 276 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
444 &
425-4d |
345 &
248 |
27-30
Apr 2005 |
Won By 5 Wickets |
Cardiff |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
248 &
178-5 |
250 &
173 |
12-15
Sep 2001 |
Match Drawn |
Cardiff |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
701-9d |
258 &
69-1 |
8-11
Aug 2001 |
Lost By 3 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
281 &
141 |
223 &
201-7 |
4-5
Aug 1999 |
Won By An Inns & 124
Runs |
The Oval |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
309 |
101 &
84 |
1-3
Jul 1998 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
Swansea |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
199 &
214-4 |
197 &
212 |
2-5
Sep 1997 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
204 &
487 |
438 &
107-3 |
12-16
Sep 1996 |
Match Drawn |
Cardiff |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
471-9d
& 205-7 |
364 &
442-9d |
22-26
Jun 1995 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Glamorgan |
Bat |
397 &
302-9 |
450 &
329 |
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