Rain delays Day 3 play: Derbyshire v Essex – Cricket News Update
Rain playing spoilsport, Day 3 of the proceeding bout between Derbyshire and Essex came to an unfortunate delay following some unwanted weather conditions. The 4-day match came as part of the ongoing County Championship Division Two competition, initially
kicking off on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at the County Ground, Chelmsford.
As for now, the game stands hanging with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783 earning a 42 runs lead over the opponent.
The bout initially kicked off with the Essex side winning the toss and choosing to field first, forcing Derbyshire into their batting gear.
The session kicked off with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Masters-c1333 and Reece Topley came out as the attacking bowlers for Essex.
Offering an impressive opening for the team, Essex’s attackers managed to secure some swift wickets following which the batting side went on to lose its opening batters at a disappointing total of 4.
More trouble came for the team after spearhead Masters came out with another knock at the Derbyshire stumps earning a couple more wickets for the team.
The manner continued as the batting side went on lost some occasional wickets after which the team’s disappointing run finally came to a close with all players declared out at a minor total of 132 in 43.4 overs.
Masters, coupled with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Maurice-Chambers-c1934 stood out as the highest wicket takers for Essex, with each earning a bad of 3 wickets apiece.
Taking on a minor chase, Essex side came out with a surprisingly troubling start after the team lost two quick wickets in opening moments of the innings followed by the team’s third loss in the 10th over.
However, with the middle order batsmen, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jaik-Mickleburgh-c1627 and Adam Wheater, taking charge of the chase, the side saw some stability as the batters went on to add some fair numbers to the total.
The pair was finally parted in the 23rd over after Derbyshire bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mark-Footitt-c1903, managed to bring the partnership to an end dismissing Wheater at a decent 31.
With a loss of three additional wickets, Essex finally brought a close to the day, scoring 173 with a loss of 7 wickets, and earning a fair 41 runs lead.
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