SURREY V MIDDLESEX at the Brit Oval (LVCC2),
17-20 MAY 2010
So far this season, it's been a major surprise
that Middlesex's batting strength hasn't been in their top three -
Andrew Strauss (who is averaging 23.81 in the championship), Scott
Newman (21.81) and Owais Shah (17.00). Instead, Dawid Malan (481
runs at an average of 53.44), Gareth Berg and, recently, Neil Dexter
have made the bulk of the runs for the North Londoners; which is
just as well because they haven't exactly got a tail that wags.
But Middlesex already boast four bowlers with over
20 championship wickets - Steven Finn (28 victims at 15.71 runs
apiece), Gareth Berg and Tim Murtagh, who both have 21 wickets, and
New Zealand's Iain O'Brien; who is unlikely to be available for this
contest due to his recent participation in the World Twenty20. But
unfortunately for them neither of the frontline spinners - Shaun
Udal and Tom Smith - have enjoyed much success to date.
Mark Ramprakash always seems keen to do well
against his former county. He averages 105.80 against Middlesex and
has made a hundred in each of his last three championship outings
against them.
Jade Dernbach currently has 95 first-class wickets, Mark Ramprakash
has 109 f-c hundreds and Chris Tremlett has 294 f-c wickets. Of the
Middlesex contingent, Gareth Berg goes into this match with 49
first-class wickets.
Surrey will be without wicketkeeper Steven Davies, who will be on
England Lions duty, as well as an official overseas player.
21-year-old fast bowler, Stuart Meaker, who took 5-48 in
Gloucestershire's second dig last week will also be missing after
injuring his left ankle in the tour match against Bangladesh. Andre
Nel is therefore due to return, having not been selected a fortnight
ago. Matthew Spriegel is also likely to come in for Chris Schofield,
who only made twelve runs in two innings against Gloucestershire.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Gloucestershire |
4-6
May 2010 |
Lost By 77 Runs |
The Oval |
178
& 222 |
229
& 248 |
Worcestershire |
21-24
Apr 2010 |
Match Drawn |
Whitgift Sch |
493
& 239-8d |
465
& 170-8 |
Sussex |
15-18
Apr 2010 |
Lost By 10 Wickets |
Hove |
205
& 243 |
416
& 33-0 |
Derbyshire |
9-12
Apr 2010 |
Lost By 208 Runs |
The Oval |
352
& 165 |
451
& 274-6d |
Glamorgan |
23-26
Sep 2009 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
430
& 309-7 |
702-8d |
Each of the first two four-day contests at the Oval
this season have ended in a positive result, so, with an improving
weather forecast, I can't sit on the fence. Middlesex come into this
match with championship victories over Sussex and Derbyshire - two
of the three teams Surrey have lost to this summer. I therefore have
little option other than to say Middlesex win. Boy, you eally don't
know how much that hurt!
A Strauss, S Newman, O Shah, D Malan, N Dexter, J
Simpson (wk), G Berg, S Udal (capt), T Murtagh, T Smith and S Finn.
Martin Bodenham and Richard Kettleborough.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
MIDDLESEX |
30
Jun - 3 Jul 2009 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Bat |
392
& 99-5 |
385
& 246-5d |
6-9
May 2009 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
388
& 242 |
445
& 184-9 |
21-24
Sep 2005 |
Won By An
Inns & 39 Runs |
The Oval |
Middlesex |
Bat |
686-5d |
404-5d
& 243 |
8-11
Jun 2005 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Bat |
460 |
437
& 353-6d |
19-22
May 2004 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
359
& 300-4d |
487-9d |
21-24
Apr 2004 |
Lost By 6
Wickets |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Field |
418
& 203 |
325
& 300-4 |
23-26
Jul 2003 |
Match Drawn |
Guildford |
Middlesex |
Field |
411
& 94-0 |
385 |
27-30
Jun 2003 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Bat |
568 |
370
& 218-2d |
9-12
Sep 1999 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
Surrey |
Bat |
585 |
284
& 499-5 |
15-17
Jul 1998 |
Won By 280
Runs |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
150
& 420 |
115
& 175 |
15-17
Aug 1997 |
Won By An
Inns & 125 Runs |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Bat |
531-9d |
205
& 201 |
4-8
Jul 1996 |
Won By 7
Wickets |
The Oval |
Middlesex |
Bat |
366
& 61-3 |
232
& 194 |
29
Jun - 3 Jul 1995 |
Lost By An
Inns & 76 Runs |
Lord's |
Middlesex |
Bat |
209
& 140 |
425 |
25-29
Aug 1994 |
Lost By 2
Wickets |
The Oval |
Middlesex |
Field |
425
& 313-3d |
350-5d
& 392-8 |
24-28
Jun 1993 |
Lost By 4
Wickets |
Lord's |
Surrey |
Bat |
322
& 225 |
330
& 219-6 |
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