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T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:56 am
by jdrobbo
Starts tomorrow, Saturday 20th May.
Two fixtures:
Derbyshire v Lancashire
Birmingham v Yorkshire
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 9:51 am
by Flixtonclaret1
Venue:
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 10:22 am
by dandeclaret
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:56 am
Starts tomorrow, Saturday 20th May.
Two fixtures:
Derbyshire v Lancashire
Birmingham v Yorkshire
It's telling that Yorkshire have been deemed so poor, they're only allowed to play Towns and Cities now, rather than Counties. Seems fair enough to me.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 1:55 pm
by Shappie
Anyone here going to Edgbaston tomorrow?
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 5:17 pm
by bodge
I've no doubt that jdrobbo and dande will be at the game with their white rose flag having resided in the county for most of their lives, proper committed these 2 lads.
Milltown went last year to cheer the Yorkies on as well, so you won't be alone Shappie.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 6:54 pm
by Leyland Claret
After a couple of ( cheap) tickets for finals day if anybody can’t go now. Went last year and it was an amazing day even though we lost
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:37 pm
by Milltown1882
I’m going tomorrow, looking forward to the arduous 15 minute walk to the ground!
All four teams tomorrow looking in good shape for the season. Looking like 19 degrees and sunny all day so hopefully will get a full days play in despite the rain today.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:38 pm
by Milltown1882
Leyland Claret wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 6:54 pm
After a couple of ( cheap) tickets for finals day if anybody can’t go now. Went last year and it was an amazing day even though we lost
If you keep an eye out on edgbaston ticket exchange the prices do tend to fluctuate and you can pick up a bargain through the summer.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:43 pm
by Leyland Claret
Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:38 pm
If you keep an eye out on edgbaston ticket exchange the prices do tend to fluctuate and you can pick up a bargain through the summer.
Only single tickets available but I’m keeping my eye out on Twickets. Managed to get them from there last year.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:59 pm
by Leyland Claret
Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:38 pm
If you keep an eye out on edgbaston ticket exchange the prices do tend to fluctuate and you can pick up a bargain through the summer.
As it happens I hadn’t seen this! Been on and bought 2 tickets. Thanks for the heads up pal
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 9:03 pm
by Milltown1882
Glad you got it sorted!
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 9:35 pm
by jdrobbo
bodge wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 5:17 pm
I've no doubt that jdrobbo and dande will be at the game with their white rose flag having resided in the county for most of their lives, proper committed these 2 lads.
Milltown went last year to cheer the Yorkies on as well, so you won't be alone Shappie.
Ahhhh the white ball fanatics are creeping out of their box….
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 9:36 pm
by jdrobbo
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No Gleeson?
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 10:40 pm
by Milltown1882
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:36 pm
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No Gleeson?
Still coming back from injury.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:13 am
by dandeclaret
bodge wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 5:17 pm
I've no doubt that jdrobbo and dande will be at the game with their white rose flag having resided in the county for most of their lives, proper committed these 2 lads.
Milltown went last year to cheer the Yorkies on as well, so you won't be alone Shappie.
Ah…. The internet is back on in Bury….. been down for a long, long time recently.
I’ve lived out of the country for longer than I lived in Yorkshire….. but boundaries, like your cricket team, haven’t ever really been a strength…. Earby (Lancs), Bury (Lancs)….. message ends
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:54 am
by Gp8419
Can anyone shed some light i though my it was only finals day at edgbaston?
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:53 am
by jdrobbo
It’s an opening day double header, purely to promote and kickstart the tournament.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 8:24 am
by Tinribs
I’ll be there today don’t think I’ll bother staying for the second game though,never been to Edgbaston what are the beer prices like? I’m assuming expensive
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 9:25 am
by Milltown1882
Tinribs wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 8:24 am
I’ll be there today don’t think I’ll bother staying for the second game though,never been to Edgbaston what are the beer prices like? I’m assuming expensive
Between 6/7 a pint. Better off having a couple in the bar next to the ground before.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 9:29 am
by CleggHall
.....before the season’s nonsense the Hundred wipes out cricket in August!
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 2:31 pm
by Leisure
Just started on Sky 404. Lancs take a wicket with Wood's 2nd ball.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 3:58 pm
by Shappie
Poor fielding.
3 or 4 dropped catches and an easy run-out missed
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 3:59 pm
by dandeclaret
Lancashire fielding like a lower league side…. As good at catching as Bairstow behind the stumps.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:31 pm
by Leisure
Lancs 67 for 1 after 5 overs. Chasing 180.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:37 pm
by Leisure
Wells 50no off 24 balls.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:39 pm
by Shappie
Then a ridiculous run out
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:39 pm
by ClaretTony
Croft run out, 83/2 from 6.4 overs.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:45 pm
by Leisure
103 for 2 after 8.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:45 pm
by jdrobbo
Splendid performance from Wells. Always fancied him as a white ball opener.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:52 pm
by ClaretTony
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 4:45 pm
Splendid performance from Wells. Always fancied him as a white ball opener.
I knew Wells didn’t have long left once I saw this post from this poster.
112/3
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:53 pm
by jdrobbo
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:59 pm
by ClaretTony
Down to under a run a ball now which is amazing with eight overs to go. 46 required from 48 balls.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:04 pm
by ClaretTony
Mitchell gone 148/4
32 required from 40 balls
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:13 pm
by ClaretTony
De Grandhomme out 161/5
19 from 25 balls
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:14 pm
by Shappie
It’s not over yet ……
161/5
19 needed off 25
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:19 pm
by ClaretTony
And another wicket, Hartley for 2
168/6 & 12 needed from 19.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:24 pm
by ClaretTony
We need 6 from the last 2 overs
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:24 pm
by Shappie
Even Lancs can’t mess this up surely? Six needed from two overs.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:26 pm
by dandeclaret
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 4:52 pm
I knew Wells didn’t have long left once I saw this post from this poster.
112/3
Lemmings learn quicker than this lad….
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:26 pm
by ClaretTony
Shappie wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 5:24 pm
Even Lancs can’t mess this up surely? Six needed from two overs.
We shouldn’t. It’s now 3 from 8 balls.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:28 pm
by ClaretTony
Last over - 2 required
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:30 pm
by ClaretTony
Won with 4 balls to spare
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:30 pm
by Shappie
Job done
Brilliant power play and a match winning Innings from Wells.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:30 pm
by dandeclaret
Lancs win….. now onto the minor counties vs big city game…. Only fair to level it up.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 6:23 pm
by jdrobbo
dandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 5:26 pm
Lemmings learn quicker than this lad….
Harsh
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 6:27 pm
by dandeclaret
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 6:23 pm
Harsh
But unarguably fair….
Bairstow has put some timber on hasn’t he?
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 6:58 pm
by dandeclaret
3 wickets in the power play…. Walk int park for the minor counties lot.
Alex Davies knocked over like his favourite goalkeeper….
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:37 pm
by dandeclaret
Dom Bess turns it less than Maggie Thatcher did
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 8:06 pm
by dandeclaret
Yorkshire changing their name in honour of the small streets on York…
Yorkshire Shambles need 201 to win.
Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 8:19 pm
by jdrobbo
Apparently Bodge has gone out to trim his hedges
