SURREY V DERBYSHIRE at
Whitgift School (LVCC2), 6-9 AUGUST 2009
Before the season began, most of the pundits were saying that both of these
sides could expect to still be in Division Two in 2010. But with Derbyshire
turning over Surrey early on and recording a 185-run victory over
Gloucestershire at Cheltenham a few weeks ago, some are starting to toy with the
prospect of Derbyshire returning to the top flight after languishing in
Division Two for eight seasons; during which time their best finish has been
fifth spot.
Derbyshire's only defeat in the championship this season has been against
table toppers Kent. While there is no real disgrace in that, it was a game which
had a draw written all over it for most of the match; until, that was, Rob Key
and Geraint Jones both made hundreds on day four. As it's so fresh in the mind,
it will be interesting to see how Derbyshire react to it over the next four days
at Whitgift; which has not been a lucky ground for Surrey in recent years.
Derbyshire have a settled batting line-up, five of whom have already made
over 500 championship runs so far this summer - Wavell Hinds (623 at an average
of 41.53), Gary Park (571), Chris Rogers (568), Greg Smith (550) and Dan Redfern
(501). But sitting on top of their averages is 25-year-old opener Wayne Madsen,
who is averaging 62.60.
The seam attack comprises Graham Wagg (36 wickets at 27.69 runs apiece), Ian
Hunter and Tim Groenwald, with the addition of late of on loan Steffan Jones.
But, unfortunately, both young spinners - Mark Lawson and Jake Needham - have
continued to progress more slowly than the Derbyshire fans would like.
Surrey's Chris Jordan goes into this contest with 43 first-class wickets in the
bank. Of the Derbyshire boys, Graham Wagg has 195 wickets, while, for Greg
Smith, this will be his 50th first-class appearance - assuming he plays.
Amazingly, Andre Nel's name is on the teamsheet for this game. The South African
is due to have his injured left elbow operated on next week, which means he
could play in this match, in the same way he did against Leicestershire, if he
doesn't mind running the risk of aggravating the injury. Pedro Collins and
Stuart Meaker have been placed on standby, though, and the batting may be
freshened up with the recall of Matthew Spriegel.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Leicestershire |
31 Jul - 3 Aug 2009 |
Match Drawn |
Brit Oval |
608-4d |
593-5d & 23-0 |
Essex |
15-18 Jul 2009 |
Match Drawn |
Guildford |
352-8d |
401 & 201-3 |
Kent |
10-13 Jul
2009 |
Match Drawn |
Brit Oval |
386 & 170-3 |
620-7d |
Middlesex |
30 Jun - 3 Jul 2009 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
392 & 99-5 |
385 & 246-5d |
Leicestershire |
16-19 Jun
2009 |
Match Drawn |
Leicester |
329 |
165 & 487-5d |
This is very difficult. Both sides appear to be evenly matched. Does that mean,
therefore, that Surrey will gain revenge for the defeat they suffered at Derby
at the beginning of the season? If the weather holds, I reckon the Brown Caps
might just do it and give Stewart Walters his first championship victory as
Surrey captain.
C Rogers (capt), W Madsen, G Park, D Redfern, W Hinds, G Smith, F Klokker (wk),
G Wagg, T Groenwald, I Hunter and S Jones.
Martin Bodenham and Tim Robinson. See also The
Dreaded Finger
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
DERBYSHIRE |
22-25
Apr 2009 |
Lost By 5 Wickets |
Derby |
Surrey |
Bat |
131 &
360 |
274 &
220-5 |
20-23
Sep 2006 |
Won By 5 Wickets |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
Bat |
275-8d
& 273-5 |
385 &
162-8d |
19-22
Apr 2006 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Derbyshire |
Bat |
308 &
476-8d |
492 |
16-17
Aug 2000 |
Won By An Inns & 45
Runs |
The Oval |
Derbyshire |
Bat |
260 |
118 &
97 |
7-9
Jun 2000 |
Lost By 7 Wickets |
Derby |
Surrey |
Bat |
138 &
218 |
191 &
167-3 |
24-27
Aug 1999 |
Won By 9 Wickets |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
Field |
350-9d
& 1-1 |
154 &
196 |
6-8
Aug 1998 |
Won By 226 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
333 &
238-9d |
139 &
206 |
7-10
May 1997 |
Match Drawn |
Derby |
Surrey |
Bat |
267 |
158-3 |
30
May - 3 Jun 1996 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Derbyshire |
Field |
477 &
345-3d |
469 &
246-9 |
24-26
Aug 1995 |
Won By 7 Wickets |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
Field |
350 &
167-3 |
181 &
333 |
12-16
May 1994 |
Won By An Inns & 138
Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
570-6d |
208 &
224 |
19-21
Aug 1993 |
Lost By 6 Wickets |
Ilkeston |
Derbyshire |
Field |
205 &
332 |
438-9d
& 100-4 |
2-4
Jun 1992 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Derbyshire |
Bat |
253-9d
& 69-3 |
249 &
244-1d |
21-24
Jun 1991 |
Lost By 3 Wickets |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
Field |
137 &
184-4d |
80-3d
& 242-7 |
6-8
Jun 1990 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
152-2d
& 161-0 |
275 &
144-0 |
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