http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Middlesex-c817 vs Nottinghamshire – County Championship Division One – Match Update – Adams’ six-for outshines Strauss’ fifty
Middlesex had a tough return to Championship Cricket after they were bowled out for just 98 on the opening day of their Division One match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nottinghamshire-c826, played at Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground, on July 11, 2012.
The day belonged to Notts’ veteran pace-man, Andre Adam, whose six-for ensured that the home side lost their final five wickets by adding just 1. However, Middlesex, and more importantly http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964.
The day was restricted by rain and while bowlers largely triumphed, Notts’ batters showed more conviction to edge ahead at the close of play – posting 114 in 39.2 overs.
With the euphoria of T20 cricket put on hold, English’s premier first-class competition resumed with rain still being a common nuisance. However, just as the shorter version has proven to be a catalyst for younger players to showcase their power-hitting, the Championship game had its own significance for a few old hands.
Among them were Strauss and Adams, both of whom had sit out the FLT20 bouts, and kept faith in the long-established format to prove their cases. The former, who had last played against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gareth-Berg-c1457, to help his side recover and reach 97.
The latter, who had already taken two, then routed the hosts by claiming four more as Middlesex could only manage to play 35.4 overs. Both players showed little rustiness and established that a timely break remains a blessing, and being jack of all trades might not be the way to move forward.
While the pitch had still plenty left for bowlers, the early assistance had dwindled slightly, allowing the away side to take a 16-run lead. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Alex-Hales-c985’ T20 adventures had brought him reasonable fame in the past month but he was the first one to be dismissed for 14.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Taylor-c66127. However, Lumb weathered his way to a composed 35 not out before rain came to end the proceedings.
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