Beckenham Beckons
Will the man do it again?
By Grockle
June 20 2010
To Kent and the festival ground of Beckenham for some Sunday slogfest. Away from the County Ground we may see our batrsmen prosper after a few erratic showings in Taunton. Compton found a little form and Zander de Bruyn kept pace with Kieron Pollard...but what about on foreign shores? The side remain the same as that aginst Gloucestershire...same result we hope.
v Kent T20 @ Beckenham Sunday 20th June 2010
Kent have won the toss and decided to field so we take the first half at the wicket. Compton and Trescothick open in an unchanged side from that of Friday;
Trescothick, Comption, Hildreth, de Bruyn, Pollard, Trego, Buttler, Thomas, Phillips, Kartik, Turner
It is hoped that we bat as well and bowl better than the front end of the wicket or we will need a big score to defend. We start smartly enough and are going at 10 per over but the skipper's woes with the bat cotinue as he is caught by Blake off Stevens with only 12 to his name. James Hildreth takes over.
More to come....
Beckenham Beckons
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Kentish Men
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 08:53
As predicted on another thread, Kent opening batsman Joe Denly misses this afternoon`s T20 match against Somerset at Beckenham with a calf injury.
James Goodman, a 19-year-old all-rounder, is added to the 11 who lost to Surrey under D/L on Friday:
Key, van Jaarsveld, Northeast, Jones, Blake, Stevens, Mahmood, Tredwell, Coles, Cook, Bandara, Goodman.
James Goodman, a 19-year-old all-rounder, is added to the 11 who lost to Surrey under D/L on Friday:
Key, van Jaarsveld, Northeast, Jones, Blake, Stevens, Mahmood, Tredwell, Coles, Cook, Bandara, Goodman.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 11:58
The most obvious danger man is Darren Stevens. I'm not sure if there is anyone anywhere in the land that has had a better overall season, thus far, than Stevens?
The twin spin attack of Bandara and Tredwell are, IMO, liable to be difficult to get away if the track is slow (as I am expecting it to be,) as well.
On slow pitches, sheer power is at a premium as batsmen that rely on timing tend to be neutralised. Stevens is just such a powerful man. Of course, we also have a few guys that can really bat with real power in the form of Banger, Pete and a certain Mr Pollard.
I'm off now and will send in updates/comments to boards as the local 3G connnection allows.
The twin spin attack of Bandara and Tredwell are, IMO, liable to be difficult to get away if the track is slow (as I am expecting it to be,) as well.
On slow pitches, sheer power is at a premium as batsmen that rely on timing tend to be neutralised. Stevens is just such a powerful man. Of course, we also have a few guys that can really bat with real power in the form of Banger, Pete and a certain Mr Pollard.
I'm off now and will send in updates/comments to boards as the local 3G connnection allows.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:00
In my seat at long-on, the closest I could get to behind the arm, without having my view obstructed by the blotting machine.
The clouds are lifting, the sun is coming out and I predict cidery interludes.
A lot of the grass here looks parched. The straight boundaries are Tauntonesque. The square boundaries are fairly large. The pitch is certainly anything but green. I expect the spinners to play a prominent part. Do we have Waller with us? I think this may suit him better than Turner.
The clouds are lifting, the sun is coming out and I predict cidery interludes.
A lot of the grass here looks parched. The straight boundaries are Tauntonesque. The square boundaries are fairly large. The pitch is certainly anything but green. I expect the spinners to play a prominent part. Do we have Waller with us? I think this may suit him better than Turner.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:34
Rob Key won the toss and put us into bat. No idea why. Maybe he thinks the track is so good that it's possible to chase anything down. Personally, I'm very pleased to be batting first.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:36
Kent have won the toss and elected to field. I'm sat at square so will also try to post some updates. If you haven't been to Beckenham before it reminds me of the Recreation Ground at Bath, but with a much flatter outfield, bigger boundaries and generally better facilities as one might expect from a permanent ground.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:38
Have a great day AG and PU!!
Give the lads a cheer from me too!
Looking forward to the occ update.
Give the lads a cheer from me too!
Looking forward to the occ update.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:42
Team: Tres, Compton, Hildreth, ZdB, Pollard, Trego, Buttler, Phillips, Thomas, Turner
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:50
Yes, SP, Kartik too.
Padded up, if you fancy a cider, I'm on 07812 750518. Alternatively, I'm sat directly next to the blotter, which sits to the right of the sightscreen that is by the very nice flats.
Padded up, if you fancy a cider, I'm on 07812 750518. Alternatively, I'm sat directly next to the blotter, which sits to the right of the sightscreen that is by the very nice flats.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 14:58
Zander is padded up already. We had four dancing girls and all 22 players forced into a choreographed hand shaking before the start.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:02
Fine first over from Stevens, but undermined by terrible fielding at 3rd man. 4-0
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:07
13-0 after 2, a designed shot to 3rd man for four and a gloved lifter through fine leg for 4, both for Tresco
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:14
Oops, yes, missed Kartik...
Seems quite a slow outfield. What would have been boundaries at most grounds have been stopped by chasing fielders. Good first over for Kent but more runs in the second.
AG, would be good to say hello. I'll wander over to the Blotter at the 10th over. In a blue shirt and faded Somerset Sabres hat that's seen a bit too much sun.
Seems quite a slow outfield. What would have been boundaries at most grounds have been stopped by chasing fielders. Good first over for Kent but more runs in the second.
AG, would be good to say hello. I'll wander over to the Blotter at the 10th over. In a blue shirt and faded Somerset Sabres hat that's seen a bit too much sun.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:16
Tresco caught at deep mid wicket during a poor 4th over from Mahmood which had already yielded plenty. An unnecessary shot in the circumstances, pretty much picked the guy out.
I think I have some friends or rels of Big Ben sat directly in front of me.
I think I have some friends or rels of Big Ben sat directly in front of me.
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:27
Tredwell on for 8th. Turns out I'm sat behind Big Ben's dad!
Re: Kentish Men
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:29
Some heat in the sun now. Clouds are lifting higher and a lot more blue sky about. Somerset's batting is really picking up. The outfield seems significantly quicker at the "AGod end" compared to the other end.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 15:52
Pollard bowled, all ends up by Bandara who is looking very tricky. A lot rest on Hildreth now, who needs to go on to a big score. The loss of Compton to a run out was annoying because he was looking really good.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: West Country Gooner (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:08
So is this a difficult pitch or another under par performance
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:19
Jos was utterly brilliant. They did not really know where to bowl to him. They gave away 6 or 7 in misfields.
I think the outcome of this will depend on whether we get their big hitters, Stevens and Mahmood before they get set. Taking wkts did not seem to be easy, zero seam movement.
I think the outcome of this will depend on whether we get their big hitters, Stevens and Mahmood before they get set. Taking wkts did not seem to be easy, zero seam movement.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:20
Sounds like two very good knocks from the empirical Hilders and young Grockler Jos
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:25
Only an hour and eight minutes into our innings, and WCG is already querying our batters` performance, in what in the end turned out to be the second highest first innings score in today`s six matches.
Surely not everything we do is so miserable that it is `another under par performance`? There must be some pleasure somewhere.
Surely not everything we do is so miserable that it is `another under par performance`? There must be some pleasure somewhere.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:50
Brilliant catch by Jos! Craig may find he is only on loan to England!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:53
Somerset are bowling very tightly indeed. They seem like a different team to the one I saw bowling against Gloucs at Taunton on Friday. Buttler just took a brilliant catch and Kent are really on the ropes.
Rob Key looked a broken man as he walked off at the end of the Somerset innings. I know why now.
No complaints whatsoever about Somerset's performance so far this match.
Rob Key looked a broken man as he walked off at the end of the Somerset innings. I know why now.
No complaints whatsoever about Somerset's performance so far this match.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 16:57
Sounds like a good game. Good to see James doing well away from Taunton again. Also that Ben continues to fire with the ball.
Fingers crossed.
Grizzzly
Fingers crossed.
Grizzzly
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: samaithai2 (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:02
ITALY 1 NEW ZEALAND 1. Full time. Hope no surprises here.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:08
Get Mahmood early and not only would this game be over, but we could significantly improve our run-rate!
Funny, Padded Up, I also went to see the guys coming off and observed Key looking downbeat, along with most of his team. That did encourage me!
Funny, Padded Up, I also went to see the guys coming off and observed Key looking downbeat, along with most of his team. That did encourage me!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:10
If Kent win this, I'll eat my shoe.
Grizzzly
Grizzzly
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:37
Didn't get his hat trick alas. But Somerset have kept this so tight in the field even though the match was beyond doubt some while ago. The caught part of Pollard's caught and bowled was superb. This has been a magnificent performance by Somerset all the way through. WELL DONE!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:40
Fantastic win. By the looks of it we destroyed them !
I'll put the ketchup away now.
Grizzzly
I'll put the ketchup away now.
Grizzzly
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:44
This looks just like the team we know and love!!
Solid in all departments. We seem to be running into t20 form at just the right moment. Run rate must be much improved too.
very well done lads.
Solid in all departments. We seem to be running into t20 form at just the right moment. Run rate must be much improved too.
very well done lads.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:45
Into second place after this win, and the R/R into the +
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Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:46
The only fly in my ointment is that some month and a half after Rose announced that we are "Somerset" the blokes on our own local radio insist on continually calling us "The Sabres". I e-mailed them - not mentioned surprisingly.
As one of them said however, this was a "shallacking".
Rose interviewed in the interval mentioned that White is not a certainty. We have the legal stuff done but will look at the position after about 10 games and see whether he is a sensible addition or not.
He also said what I personally would agree with - the group stage of this competition is at least 4 games too long.
As one of them said however, this was a "shallacking".
Rose interviewed in the interval mentioned that White is not a certainty. We have the legal stuff done but will look at the position after about 10 games and see whether he is a sensible addition or not.
He also said what I personally would agree with - the group stage of this competition is at least 4 games too long.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:47
An excellent all-round performance. What a prospect Buttler is.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 17:59
Fantastic win, and not a game of "hit and giggle" as this format is so often derided. Somerset won by batting well on a wicket that was not easy, then keeping the bowling tight and working hard in the field. Somerset won because they played good cricket, not because our sloggers slogged harder than their sloggers.
And credit too to KCCC who provided a great venue to watch cricket at.
And credit too to KCCC who provided a great venue to watch cricket at.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:00
Great to see that James and Josh were on form. From commentary it seems that we batted, bowled and fielded better than Kent. A surefire recipe for success.
OLDBOYBA!
OLDBOYBA!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:01
Ben Phillips must have been pleased with his 2-24 in four overs. He went to school in Beckenham and learned his cricket wth the local club.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:07
Must have been our best T20 performance since the sf win versus the same opponents last season!
They were never at the races with the bat. It was a slowish track, but did not seem to be much help for the bowlers but we really turned the screws on them.
I was surprised that Key put us in and I now wonder if he's wondering why we did it!
As and when we actually win a toss in this comp, I stand by my suggestion that we bat first and rely on our excellent bowling and fielding unit.
Ps nice to meet you, Padded Up!
They were never at the races with the bat. It was a slowish track, but did not seem to be much help for the bowlers but we really turned the screws on them.
I was surprised that Key put us in and I now wonder if he's wondering why we did it!
As and when we actually win a toss in this comp, I stand by my suggestion that we bat first and rely on our excellent bowling and fielding unit.
Ps nice to meet you, Padded Up!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:29
It sounds like a very professional win today and that we are now in the kind of position in the table we wouold have expected at the start of the tournament. I am already beginning to wonder whether we shall be talking one day of a third great Somerset-born batsman alongside Gimblett and Trescothick.
I can understand the enthusiasm, but don't think todays can be called a great match. Within three or four overs of Kent's innings there was only going to be one winner, which is what can often happen with T20 matches. The Middlesex, Hampshire amd Gloucestershire matches were far more entertaining, as was, for the wrong reason, the Essex match.
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I can understand the enthusiasm, but don't think todays can be called a great match. Within three or four overs of Kent's innings there was only going to be one winner, which is what can often happen with T20 matches. The Middlesex, Hampshire amd Gloucestershire matches were far more entertaining, as was, for the wrong reason, the Essex match.
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Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:38
Cracking win boys, same again Friday in our revenge over Sussex please...
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 18:44
I suggest we send our come-back kids to play against Slovenia on Wednesday.
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Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 19:18
Thomas is now the top wicket taker in the t20 with 16 wickets.
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Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 19:20
What have they done to deserve that!?
Our boys certainly looked like they are enjoying their cricket today. Everyone knows that it is a condition of membership of the England soccer team that one should deeply resent having to forgo a month's holiday to play for one's country and that one should hate every minute of it.
Our boys certainly looked like they are enjoying their cricket today. Everyone knows that it is a condition of membership of the England soccer team that one should deeply resent having to forgo a month's holiday to play for one's country and that one should hate every minute of it.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2010 22:30
Randomly saw the team getting coffees on the way back home today so I went over and congratulated them on a really superb performance. I can confirm that James Hildreth is an incredibly nice bloke.
Nice to meet you too AGod, always good to put a face to a username!
Nice to meet you too AGod, always good to put a face to a username!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 09:24
Some of your faces you might prefer not to see - I speak for myself, of course.
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Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 09:55
Would it be like 'THE UGLY BUG BALL!'
OLDBOYBA!
OLDBOYBA!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 11:25
Has anybody else found this web site has got very slow loading over the few days?
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Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 11:51
Thanks Grockle I was wondering if it was connection.
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Posted by: West Country Gooner (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 12:04
No CJM,
It most definitely is`nt.
More later
It most definitely is`nt.
More later
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 12:07
Seems OK to me. But not as quick as Pollard getting to 50 (sometimes!)
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OLDBOYBA!
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 16:09
I'm having interweb problems,not just this site.
If I'm not around it doesn't mean I'm not around
Nor does it mean I'm at the ground
It simply means that I can be found
Sat here,dreaming
of Gimblett's mound
If I'm not around it doesn't mean I'm not around
Nor does it mean I'm at the ground
It simply means that I can be found
Sat here,dreaming
of Gimblett's mound
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 16:31
The spirit of e j thribb lives on ... in Watchet.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 16:37
Can't agree there, SP. One thing EJ could never be accused of was actually rhyming.
But it's good to see the Bard
Is trying ever so hard
To write what poetry he can
Even if it doesn't always scan
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But it's good to see the Bard
Is trying ever so hard
To write what poetry he can
Even if it doesn't always scan
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Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 16:46
Whilst going about
my daily chores
I simply got
so very bored
and thought
of all
those days
of yore
when friends
would shout
and post
the scores
So scan
scan
whilst you
can
you grumpy
old
curmudgeonly man
whilst I sit
around
and plan
rhymes abound
like
Betjeman
my daily chores
I simply got
so very bored
and thought
of all
those days
of yore
when friends
would shout
and post
the scores
So scan
scan
whilst you
can
you grumpy
old
curmudgeonly man
whilst I sit
around
and plan
rhymes abound
like
Betjeman
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Bath Bob (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 20:09
The dreams of Botham, Richards, Garner
The countryside, the fruits, the farmer
Of yesteryear, good things aplenty
and not the nightmare of t20
The countryside, the fruits, the farmer
Of yesteryear, good things aplenty
and not the nightmare of t20
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2010 20:34
But,Bob
the Somerset man
he be most vocal
without turning
he to
a
yokel
and whilst we're
at it
be thy
local
or do you
live
right down
near
Yeovil?
the Somerset man
he be most vocal
without turning
he to
a
yokel
and whilst we're
at it
be thy
local
or do you
live
right down
near
Yeovil?
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Bath Bob (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 08:46
One talks of the past, of history, tradition
A view to expect from a CC position
But change is essential, variety the path
So t20's important for some coming from Bath
This session of 'Poetry Corner' is sponsored by Muller Corner yoghurts.
A view to expect from a CC position
But change is essential, variety the path
So t20's important for some coming from Bath
This session of 'Poetry Corner' is sponsored by Muller Corner yoghurts.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 11:07
Start drilling the wicket,
as we are killing cricket
as we are killing cricket
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 11:35
So farewell
cricket
at our beloved
Taunton
Town
We oft did
watch
you
when life
got us
down
But now
you've
killed
the game
we
love
And watch
you
there no
more
shall
we
cricket
at our beloved
Taunton
Town
We oft did
watch
you
when life
got us
down
But now
you've
killed
the game
we
love
And watch
you
there no
more
shall
we
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 12:05
You guys do know that this thread was entitled "Beckenham Beckons" and not "Betjeman Beckons," do you not?
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 12:07
... or maybe Betjmann Begsutostop
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Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 12:37
Oh don't be killjoys,this rubbish beats talking about T20.
Re: Beckenham Beckons
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2010 12:50
Well, we'll shortly have some 50 over cricket between England and Australia to comment upon.
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