SURREY V YORKSHIRE at the Kia Oval (SSCC1), 11-14 MAY 2018
Fifth plays host to third. Since
opening their account with a victory over Hampshire, Surrey have been
on the wrong end of two draws. Yorkshire, on the other
hand, are fresh from creating a bit of history, by posting the sixth
lowest first innings total to win a championship match. That 91-run
victory over the defending champions Essex put the Yorkies top of
Division One temporarily.
As it has been for most teams,
early season runs have been in short supply for Yorkshire, which is
why Harry Brooks's 229 at an average of 38.16 really stands out.
Keep an eye on the 19-year-old opener - he could be be a good-un.
Jack Leaning and Gary Ballance, who are averaging 25.50 and 22.83
respectively have had their moments, but the rest of the Tykes'
regular top order are yet to put down a marker.
Talked of as an outside bet for England recognition
this summer, 24-year-old Ben Coad has
already taken 23 championship wickets, at an average of
13.95. With Tim Bresnan, Jack Brooks and Steven Patterson also amongst
the wickets, Yorkshire should not have any problem bowling sides out
twice if the conditions are conducive to seam; which is
why Lee Fortis and his team are probably doing everything in their
power to prepare a strip for this game that will turn.
Surrey v Yorkshire - First-Class Records Sheet
Rikki Clarke will start with 9,976 first-class
runs to his name and Sam Curran with 94 f-c wickets to his. Turning
to the visitors' line-up Jack Brooks has 399 first-class wickets
and, should he play, left-arm seamer James Wainman will be making
his f-c debut; having thus far only seen white-ball action for the
White Rose.
Jade Dernbach (rested last week) looks set to return, but Matt Dunn
(fractured rib, suffered when batting against Hampshire) and Morne
Morkel (side strain) are both ruled out still. With Tom Curran
seemingly surplus to the Kolkata Knight Riders' requirements, expect
Conor McKerr either to keep his place or for the hosts to go with two
front-line off-spinners, in the shape of Gareth Batty and Amar Virdi.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Worcestershire |
4-7 May 2018 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
434 & 173-3d |
526 |
Lancashire |
27-30 Apr 2018 |
Match Drawn |
Old Trafford |
235 & 199-6 |
439-9d |
Hampshire |
20-23 Apr 2018 |
Won By 139 Runs |
The Oval |
211 & 407-9d |
147 & 332 |
Lancashire |
25-28 Sep 2017 |
Lost By 7 Wickets |
Old Trafford |
201-8d & 242 |
268 & 179-3 |
Somerset |
19-22 Sep 2017 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
The Oval |
433 & 146-4 |
269 & 306 |
Given that not only have Surrey failed to beat Yorkshire in the
County Championhip since 2002, and that Bairstow and Root are
available for the visitors, this will be a stern test; especially
for a Surrey bowling attack that can only really rely on Rikki
Clarke and Amar Virdi based on recent evidence. The weather forecast
suggests rain could well make an appearance on day two, but not
enough to rule out the possibility of a result. My head tells me
Yorkshire to win, if the weather doesn't.
A.Lyth, H.Brook, C.Pujara, J.Root, G.Ballance (capt), J.Bairstow
(wk), J.Leaning, T.Bresnan, S.Patterson, J.Brooks and B.Coad.
David Millns and Mark Saggers.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
YORKS |
12-15 Sep 2017 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
592 |
394 & 281-2 |
26-29 Jun 2017 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Bat |
516-7d |
27-1 |
11-14 Jul 2016 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
267 & 106-1 |
407 |
8-11 May 2016 |
Lost By An Inns & 20 Runs |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Bat |
330 & 207 |
557-6d |
24-27 Sep 2013 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
634-5d |
434 & 265-6 |
21-24 Jun 2013 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Field |
353-7d & 4-0 |
433-9d & 254 |
30 Jul - 2 Aug 2008 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Bat |
204 & 264-3 |
414-9d |
21-24 May 2008 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
466-8d & 299-6d |
525 |
20-23 Jul 2007 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
229 |
307 & 2-1 |
18-21 Apr 2007 |
Lost By 346 Runs |
The Oval |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
344 & 170 |
494-9d & 266-7d |
24-27 Jul 2002 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
Guildford |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
382 & 237-4 |
172 & 446 |
24-26 Apr 2002 |
Won By An Inns & 168 Runs |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Field |
510 |
140 & 202 |
5-8 Sep 2001 |
Won By An Inns & 46 Runs |
The Oval |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
516-9d |
235 & 235 |
1-4 Aug 2001 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Bat |
278 & 281 |
204 & 244-2 |
30 Aug - 2 Sep 2000 |
Match Drawn |
Scarborough |
Yorkshire |
Field |
356 & 89-3d |
158 & 68-0 |
12-15 Jul 2000 |
Won By 203 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
226 & 345-8d |
242 & 126 |
15-18 Sep 1999 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Field |
128 & 57-4 |
115 & 213-9d |
1-4 Sep 1998 |
Lost By 164 Runs |
Headingley |
Surrey |
Field |
147 & 135 |
250-9d & 196-4d |
12-16 Jun 1997 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
549 & 153 |
387 & 115-4 |
6-10 Jun 1996 |
Lost By 221 Runs |
Middlesbrough |
Yorkshire |
Bat |
197 & 274 |
305 & 387 |
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