SURREY V DURHAM at the Kia Oval (LVCC1), 10-13 MAY 2013
Surrey have drawn eight out of
their last 11 championship games, so, with a weather forecast that
suggests rain will trim nearly a day off this contest, Durham's
four-day visit to SE11 already looks likely to be a case of honours
even; especially as the Riversiders are yet to be involved in a drawn
four-dayer this summer. The visitors, who come to the capital with a
record of played four, won two, lost two are without Graham Onions,
but THE major talking point is the absence of the Surrey skipper,
Graeme Smith.
Durham's batsmen are still to hit
top form this summer, but, believe it or not, having five players
averaging over thirty with the bat is a marked improvement from last
season. Phil Mustard (255 championship runs at an average of 36.42) is
leading the way, while Mark Stoneman, Will Smith and Scott Borthwick
have all hit centuries.
Ben Stokes may be short of runs,
but with Onions on England Lions duty, he and Chris Rushworth (17
championship wickets at 24.64 runs apiece) will
lead the attack, which, with the Oval offering a bit of turn, will
most likely include two spinners in Borthwick and Breese. And I fancy
23-year-old all-rounder Mark Wood will operate as first change.
Chris Tremlett will start this contest with 395
wickets in first-class cricket. For Durham, Ben Stokes looks set to
make his 50th f-c appearance.
Gareth Batty takes over as captain, following Graeme Smith's
withdrawal with a serious ankle injury. The fit again Stuart Meaker
comes back into a squad that also contains Jason Roy, who hit a
blistering 117 off 111 balls in today's YB40 clash.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Middlesex |
2-5 May 2013 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
338 & 85-1 |
166 & 514-8d |
Sussex |
24-27 Apr 2013 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
351 & 308-5d |
526 |
Somerset |
17-20 Apr 2013 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
366-9d |
384 & 251-9d |
Lancashire |
11-14 Sep 2012 |
Match Drawn |
Liverpool |
367 |
142-2d |
Nottinghamshire |
4-7 Sep 2012 |
Won By 195 Runs |
The Oval |
269 & 304 |
227 & 151 |
If the rain does arrive on days one and two, this will be a draw. If
it doesn't, hmmm... these are two really evenly-matched sides.
Surrey have the better attack, but could be hindered by a flimsy
tail. Even though Durham are without Graham Onions, they stand a
better chance of turning around a top-order collapse; which is why I
have my doubts about Surrey's chances.
M Stoneman, W Smith, G Muchall, D Benkenstein, B Stokes, P
Collingwood (capt), P Mustard (wk), G Breese, S Borthwick, M Wood
and C Rushworth.
Peter Hartley and Neil
Mallender.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
DURHAM |
7-9 Aug 2012 |
Lost By An Inns & 38 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Bat |
129 & 143 |
310 |
26-29 Apr 2012 |
Abandoned |
The Oval |
No toss made |
- |
- |
- |
16-19 Jul 2008 |
Lost By 10 Wickets |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
220 & 323 |
410 & 134-0 |
23-26 Apr 2008 |
Match Drawn |
The Riverside |
Durham |
Bat |
183 & 83-3 |
224 & 228-9d |
13-16 Aug 2007 |
Match Drawn |
The Riverside |
Durham |
Bat |
183 & 198-3 |
232 & 397-7d |
8-10 Jul 2007 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
The Oval |
Durham |
Bat |
243 & 154-4 |
191 & 204 |
6-9 Sep 2000 |
Won By An Inns & 68 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
453-4d |
241 & 144 |
2-4 May 2000 |
Lost By 231 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Field |
104 & 85 |
234 & 186 |
30 Jun - 3 Jul 1999 |
Won By 226 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
335 & 247-6d |
217 & 139 |
9-12 Sep 1998 |
Won By 121 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Bat |
323 & 142-1d |
253-3d & 91 |
6-9 Aug 1997 |
Won By 9 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
350-9d & 64-1 |
136 & 274 |
20-24 Jun 1996 |
Won By 8 Wickets |
Stockton-on-Tees |
Durham |
Bat |
440 & 142-2 |
377 & 203 |
11-15 May 1995 |
Won By An Inns & 159 Runs |
The Oval |
Durham |
Bat |
652-9d |
269 & 224 |
30 Jun - 4 Jul 1994 |
Won By 290 Runs |
Darlington |
Surrey |
Bat |
236 & 538-6d |
335 & 149 |
1-2 Jul 1993 |
Won By An Inns & 205 Runs |
The Oval |
Durham |
Field |
473-9d |
148 & 120 |
GO
TO:
BACK TO:
|