SOMERSET SABRES V SURREY BROWN CAPS at
Bath (Friends Provident Trophy), 10 JUNE 2007
Given that Surrey have lost ten out of their last eleven one-day meetings
with Somerset, they might secretly be hoping that the showers
forecast for Bath tomorrow do actually materialise. The Brown Caps have not had much to
shout about since their successful visit to Cresselly two weeks ago.
Mark Butcher could be out for a month with an injured Achilles tendon and Rikki Clarke, his vice-captain, has relinquished the
role. Other than Ramprakash
and Batty, the batsmen are not making the runs they should be and the bowling, particularly in
the championship, looks suited to Division Two rather than the competition's
top flight where they are struggling to cut the mustard.
On the plus side, the Oval outfit held on for a draw today and one win from their
last two Friends Provident
Trophy matches will probably put them through to the semi-finals. With the
Sabres looking out of contention, the Brown Caps will be hoping Somerset opt to
blood some of their less experienced charges.
Assuming, however, that the hosts opt to go with the team that has served them pretty well
so far, the batting dangers for Surrey are likely to be Justin Langer (360 runs at an
average of 60.00 in this summer's FPT), Cameron White, Ian Blackwell and
19-year-old keeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter. James Hildreth and Marcus
Trescothick are yet to fire in one-day cricket, but it would be a mistake for
Surrey to dismiss the threat they also pose.
The Sabres' attack has been sharper than most in the FPT. Charl
Willoughby had led the way with eight wickets at 21.00 runs apiece (and an economy
rate of 4.00 to boot). Blackwell and Keith Parsons have taken the pace off the ball
enough to make it difficult to get them away, while Peter Trego and Steffan Jones
have had been highly effective partnership-breakers.
Scott Newman is set to make his 50th List A appearance. Chris Schofield
currently has 97 career one-day wickets to his name. Of those likely to be in
Somerset's ranks Ian Blackwell, who is 29 tomorrow, goes into this contest with
147 List A wickets. Meanwhile, Peter Trego has 48.
Mark Butcher (Achilles) and James Benning (side strain) are out of contention
due to injury, so the Brown Caps will be led by Mark Ramprakash. Mohammad Akram
has recovered from his thigh strain, while Jade Dernbach, Nayan Doshi, Rory
Hamilton-Brown, Scott Newman, Stewart Walters are also named in the visitors'
13-man squad.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
COMP |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Essex |
3 Jun 2007 |
FPT |
Lost By 8 Runs |
Whitgift |
240 (49.4) |
248 (47.3) |
Glamorgan |
28 May 2007 |
FPT |
Won By 3 Wickets |
Cresselly |
206-7 (37) |
203-8 (39) |
Ireland |
27 May 2007 |
FPT |
No Result |
The Oval |
- |
- |
Sussex |
22 May 2007 |
FPT |
Won By 16 Runs |
Hove |
281-7 (50) |
265 (49) |
Middlesex |
13 May 2007 |
FPT |
No Result |
The Oval |
- |
- |
Need you ask? The wheels are in danger of coming off Surrey's wagon. Obviously,
one hopes and prays they don't, but the Brown Caps' recent form has not been cause for
celebration. Sorry, but my head says Somerset win.
M Trescothick, P Trego, J Langer (capt), C White, J Hildreth, C Kieswetter (wk),
I Blackwell, K Parsons, S Jones, A Caddick and C Willoughby.
Nigel Llong and George Sharp.
DATE |
COMP |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
SOMERSET |
17
Sep 2006 |
NL |
Lost By 7 Wickets |
Taunton |
Surrey |
Bat |
177-9 (40) |
179-3 (20.3) |
7
May 2006 |
C&G |
Lost By 26 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
253 (47.5) |
279-5 (50) |
28
Aug 2005 |
NL |
Lost By 5 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
237-7 (45) |
238-5 (39.5) |
2
May 2005 |
NL |
Lost By 99 Runs |
Taunton |
Surrey |
Field |
226-9 (44) |
325-6 (44) |
28
May 2003 |
C&G |
Won By 6 Runs |
Taunton |
Somerset |
Field |
281-6 (50) |
275-9 (50) |
21
Aug 2001 |
NL |
Lost By 4 Wickets |
Taunton |
Surrey |
Bat |
236-8 (45) |
237-6 (41) |
10
Jun 2001 |
NL |
Lost By 8 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
68-5 (10) |
69-2 (6.3) |
14
Aug 1999 |
NWT |
Lost By 120 Runs |
Taunton |
Surrey |
Field |
195 (43.3) |
315-8 (50) |
18
Jul 1999 |
NL |
Lost By 2 Wickets |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
225-9 (45) |
227-8 (43.2) |
23
May 1999 |
NL |
Lost By 6 Wickets |
Taunton |
Somerset |
Field |
184-9 (45) |
185-4 (38.3) |
25
May 1998 |
NL |
Lost By 7 Wickets |
Taunton |
Somerset |
Field |
127 (38.1) |
130-3 (29.5) |
8
May 1998 |
B&H |
Won By 9 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
296-6 (50) |
287 (48.5) |
27
Apr 1997 |
NL |
Won By 3 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
181-7 (39.5) |
180 (37.4) |
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