SURREY V HAMPSHIRE at the Kia Oval (LVCC2), 28 JUNE - 1 JULY 2014
First plays third, but some would argue that
the Oval outfit owe their top three billing to having played a game more than everyone
else. If Surrey's hopes of promotion are to be maintained, it is
imperative they turn in a decent performance against the Division Two
leaders over the next four days; but the hosts could have their work
cut out against a side that has won four times this season, including
three out of their last four - against Leicestershire, Derbyshire and,
more recently, Essex.
Hampshire's strength has been
their batting. James Vince is the only batsman in the country with
1,000 first-class runs to his name. In the championship he has racked
up 1,046 at an average of 80.46, which, even for Division Two, is the
sort of form that attracts the attention of the England management.
Will Smith (668 at 51.38) has also been a rock, while Jimmy Adams,
Michael Carberry, Sean Ervine and Adam Wheater have also had more good
days than bad.
South Africa's Kyle Abbott has
excelled with the ball, claiming 35 championship wickets at 16.42 runs
apiece, backed up ably by new ball partner James Tomlinson and, when
called upon, slow left-armer Danny Briggs, who is averaging 20.58 runs
per wicket from his five outings. Coles and Ervine have also chipped
in, but it is interesting that Hampshire have included 17-year-old
off-spinner Brad Taylor in their squad for this contest.
Jason Roy's first-class run tally currently
stands on 1,993, while Zafar Ansari and Matt Dunn have 46 and 45 f-c
wickets respectively. Of the likely starters for Hampshire, David
Balcombe goes into this clash with 196 first-class career wickets.
Tillakaratne Dilshan looks set to make his championship debut for
Surrey, which would make him the 699th player to represent the club in
first-class cricket. Tom Curran, Tim Linley, Stuart Meaker and Kevin
O'Brien have also been included in the hosts 13-man squad, which is
missing Jade Dernbach (who is likely to be out for six weeks after
rupturing a hamstring against Leicestershire) and Chris Tremlett (who
is being rested).
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Leicestershire |
22-25 Jun 2014 |
Won By 10 Wickets |
The Oval |
522-9d & 69-0 |
271 & 319 |
Derbyshire |
15-18 Jun 2014 |
Won By 10 Wickets |
Derby |
421 & 21-0 |
153 & 288 |
Gloucestershire |
9-12 Jun 2014 |
Match Drawn |
Bristol |
626-6d |
112 & 506-6 |
Worcestershire |
1-4 Jun 2014 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
206 & 240-5 |
476 |
Essex |
25-28 May 2014 |
Match Drawn |
Chelmsford |
261-7 |
228 |
The weather forecast suggests that obtaining a positive outcome
either way will be nigh on impossible, which is a shame given that
the corresponding clash at the Rose Bowl also fell foul of the rain.
In view of Graeme Smith's comments back in April, wouldn't it be
interesting if, going into the fourth day, Hampshire are looking to
Surrey to open up the game! For me? A draw.
M Carberry, J Adams (capt), W Smith, J Vince, S Ervine, A Wheater
(wk), M Coles, K Abbott, D Briggs, J Tomlinson and D Balcombe.
Steve Gale and Richard
Kettleborough.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
HAMPSHIRE |
27-30 Apr 2014 |
Match Drawn |
Rose Bowl |
Surrey |
Field |
99-2 |
400-6d |
9-12 Sep 2008 |
Lost By An Inns & 122 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
210 & 148 |
480-8d |
14-17 May 2008 |
Match Drawn |
Rose Bowl |
Surrey |
Bat |
278 & 229-8d |
227 & 247-8 |
30 Aug - 2 Sep 2007 |
Won By An Inns & 37 Runs |
Rose Bowl |
Surrey |
Bat |
556 |
221 & 298 |
25-28 Apr 2007 |
Lost By 35 Runs |
The Oval |
Hampshire |
Bat |
203 & 467 |
481 & 224-1 |
24-27 Aug 2005 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
378 & 302 |
361-6d |
15-17 Jun 2005 |
Won By An Inns & 55 Runs |
Rose Bowl |
Surrey |
Bat |
361 |
146 & 160 |
11-14 Sep 2002 |
Won By 123 Runs |
Rose Bowl |
Surrey |
Bat |
418 & 422-8d |
327 & 390 |
22-25 Aug 2002 |
Won By An Inns & 60 Runs |
The Oval |
Hampshire |
Bat |
576 |
190 & 326 |
29 Jun - 2 Jul 2000 |
Won By 120 Runs |
Southampton |
Surrey |
Bat |
331 & 228-6d |
167 & 272 |
1-4 Jun 2000 |
Won By 2 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
333 & 142 |
210 & 263 |
14-17 Jul 1999 |
Won By 156 Runs |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
171 & 482 |
322 & 175 |
13-15 May 1998 |
Won By An Inns & 184 Runs |
Southampton |
Surrey |
Bat |
591 |
189 & 218 |
16-19 Jul 1997 |
Won By 9 Wickets |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
477 & 78-1 |
303 & 251 |
25-29 Jul 1996 |
Won By 5 Wickets |
Southampton |
Hampshire |
Bat |
331 & 332-5 |
359 & 301-4d |
14-18 Sep 1995 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Hampshire |
Bat |
71-2d & 175-2 |
185 & 152 |
18-22 Aug 1994 |
Lost By An Inns & 68 Runs |
Southampton |
Surrey |
Bat |
150 & 385 |
603-7d |
31 Aug - 3 Sep 1993 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
380 & 281-8 |
559 |
19-22 May 1992 |
Lost By 10 Wickets |
Southampton |
Hampshire |
Bat |
184 & 369 |
552-9d & 2-0 |
3-5 Sep 1991 |
Won By 171 Runs |
The Oval |
Hampshire |
Field |
258 & 187 |
119 & 155 |
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