GLOUCESTERSHIRE V SURREY at Bristol (LVCC2), 21-24 AUGUST 2015
All four of this summer's championship contests at
Bristol have resulted in a positive outcome. Sadly, for
Gloucestershire, each one has ended in defeat for
the west countrymen. But that sequence could
be set to end, if
the weather forecasters prove to be spot on.
The hosts appear to have no worries in terms of
their bowling, not so the batting. Hamish
Marshall solely plays championship cricket these days. The move
appears to be serving the 36-year-old Kiwi well. So far, this season,
he has hit 525 runs at an average of 43.75. That's
probably just as well because the
absence of Michael Klinger, who, like Surrey's Zafar Ansari, has a
hamstring, leaves a massive hole for the hosts, who will be captained
by opener Will Tavare. The 25-year-old opener has shown good progress,
but is only averaging 30.55 this term. His fellow opener Chris Dent is
faring slightly better, but, arguably, the most eye-catching of
Gloucestershire's batsmen this season has been 23-year-old Jack
Taylor, who has converted both of his half centuries this summer into
three-figure scores.
And so, much depends on
Gloucestershire's attack if the Bristolians are to be competitive.
Liam Norwell has led the way with 52 championship wickets at 24.67
runs apiece this season, with Craig Miles (46 at 25.10) hot on his
heels. With David Payne averaging 21.31, Benny Howell 27.53,
Kieran Noema-Barnett 31.42
and James Fuller 31.52 there's no shortage of seam options available.
Gloucestershire's Will Tavare will start 20 runs
shy of 2,000 first-class career notches, while Tom Smith (974) is
approaching the 1,000-mark. If he plays, Kieran Noema-Barnett will
be making his 50th f-c appearance.
Zafar Ansari is ruled out with a hamstring strain, so Arun Harinath
will move up to open. But, with Kumar Sangakkara playing in his final
Test, it will be interesting to see who bats at three.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Essex |
7-10 Aug 2015 |
Won By 3 Wickets |
Colchester |
346 & 314-7 |
369 & 289-9d |
Kent |
13-16 Jul 2015 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
The Oval |
311 & 128-4 |
336 & 99 |
Gloucestershire |
27-29 Jun 2015 |
Won By An Inns & 180 Runs |
The Oval |
448 |
113 & 155 |
Derbyshire |
21-23 Jun 2015 |
Won By 222 Runs |
Derby |
239 & 315 |
207 & 125 |
Glamorgan |
15-18 Jun 2015 |
Lost By 7 Wickets |
Guildford |
406 & 277 |
437 & 247-3 |
Anyone travelling to Bristol this weekend needs to go armed with an
umbrella. Surrey, who just need to avoid defeat to remain on course
for promotion, have been involved in three draws in their last five
championship visits to Bristol. This one, thanks to the weather,
looks likely to make it four out of six.
W Tavare (capt), C Dent, G Roderick (wk), B Howell, H Marshall, J Taylor, J
Fuller, D Payne, C Miles, T Smith and L Norwell.
Russell Evans and Graham Lloyd.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
GLOUCS |
27-29 Jun 2015 |
Won By An Inns & 180 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
448 |
113 & 155 |
9-12 Jun 2014 |
Match Drawn |
Bristol |
Gloucs |
Bat |
626-6d |
112 & 506-6 |
11-14 May 2014 |
Won By 4 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
132 & 267-6 |
168 & 230 |
27-30 Jul 2011 |
Won By 2 Wickets |
Cheltenham |
Gloucs |
Bat |
423 & 186-8 |
286 & 320 |
19-21 Jun 2011 |
Lost By 4 Wickets |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Field |
225 & 195 |
261 & 161-6 |
13-16 Sep 2010 |
Won By 10 Runs |
Bristol |
Surrey |
Bat |
186 &180-3d |
106-5d & 250 |
4-6 May 2010 |
Lost By 77 Runs |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Bat |
178 & 222 |
229 & 248 |
2-5 Sep 2009 |
Lost By An Inns & 1 Run |
Bristol |
Gloucs |
Field |
183 & 339 |
523-7d |
15-18 Apr 2009 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Bat |
160 & 64-2 |
333 |
6-9 Sep 2006 |
Match Drawn |
Bristol |
Surrey |
Field |
288 & 470-9 |
459 & 329-8d |
3-5 May 2006 |
Won By An Inns & 297 Runs |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Bat |
639-8d |
207 & 135 |
16-19 Aug 2005 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Bat |
463 |
350 & 294-6 |
8-11 Jul 2005 |
Match Drawn |
Bristol |
Surrey |
Bat |
603 & 84-3 |
288 & 494 |
18-21 Jun 2004 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
598 |
368 & 255-9 |
2-4 Jun 2004 |
Lost By 6 Wickets |
Bristol |
Surrey |
Bat |
298 & 213 |
406 & 106-4 |
13-16 Apr 1999 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Field |
342 & 229-7d |
213 & 209-5 |
22-24 Jul 1998 |
Lost By 2 Wickets |
Cheltenham |
Surrey |
Bat |
297 & 135 |
167 & 266-8 |
14-16 May 1997 |
Lost By 9 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
115 & 269 |
371 & 15-1 |
23-27 May 1996 |
Match Drawn |
Gloucester |
Gloucs |
Bat |
228-6d & 174-8 |
373 & 163-2d |
27-30 Apr 1995 |
Won By 93 Runs |
The Oval |
Gloucs |
Bat |
217 & 475 |
392 & 207 |
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