Off Topic The County Championship

[Stroller]

Anyone else out there following the final stages? Could be an exciting climax tomorrow between Middlesex and Yorkshire as both sides need to go for a win, with Somerset picking up the spoils if it's a draw. A good write-up here:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2016/content/story/1058334.html

Let's hope the weather doesn't take a hand.

 

[Sooperhoop]

Actually the first time I can ever remember all four matches in the final round having a bearing on the title or relegation. It's going to be very difficult for Middlesex, they just have too much to do to set a realistic target and the onus will be on Yorkshire to bowl them out and have enough time to win. Somerset now look slight favourites for their first ever title. The remaining two matches are just as close in the relegation battle with Lancashire looking likely to lose and hoping Hants fail against Durham. Should be squeaky bum time in all three remaining games...

 

[Stroller]

Yorkshire now bowling for a declaration.

 

[Stroller]

This is getting farcical. Simpson just managed to get himself bowled when they are trying to give him runs.

 

[Stroller]

Yorkshire set 240 off 40 overs. Somerset will be mighty pissed off with that.

(talking to myself)

 

[QPR999]

Yorkshire set 240 off 40 overs. Somerset will be mighty pissed off with that.

(talking to myself)

I'm here mate, who do you thinks going to win the championship?

 

[Stroller]

I'm here mate, who do you thinks going to win the championship?

Looking like Yorkshire.

 

[Hertfordshire Qpr]

I thought this was a football forum?

 

[QPR999]

I thought this was a football forum?

It's a QPR forum but we chat about anything within reason. Anything with a green off topic prefix indicates that the topic isn't a football/QPR related subject. If you like your plate full of football you can avoid the 'green' threads.

 

[Wherever]

3 yorkies down, 7 to go

 

[QPR999]

Yorkshire were 4/9 favourites after 10 overs, they've now moved out to 3/1 with Somerset favourites at 6/5. Middx are 13/10.

http://www.oddschecker.com/cricket/county-championship-div-1

 

[Stroller]

Yorkshire were 4/9 favourites after 10 overs, they've now moved out to 3/1 with Somerset favourites at 6/5. Middx are 13/10.

http://www.oddschecker.com/cricket/county-championship-div-1

Yes, it's getting interesting. Yorkshire are struggling - 4 down and the rate required up at 8 an over. Middlesex need to get Bresnan out.

 

[Tramore Ranger]

Sorry Strolls, meant to post something yesterday but have been bogged down with work.....

Getting interesting at Lords, could still go either way......

 

[Stroller]

Bresnan gone now. That may be Yorkshire's chances gone too.

 

[Tramore Ranger]

All of a sudden Middlesex look favourites.....6 down, 8 overs left 80 runs for Yorkshire or 4 wickets for Middlesex.....think the draw is the least likely result....

 

[QPR999]

12 off that over! 68 needed from 7 overs and I've got to go out now

 

[Tramore Ranger]

8 down.......Do Yorkshire hang on for a draw and hand title to Somerset or go for it?

 

[Tramore Ranger]

Make that 9 down......5 overs left for Middlesex to get last wicket......what a finish

 

[Stroller]

Make that 9 down......5 overs left for Middlesex to get last wicket......what a finish

Wow, what a finish indeed!

Well done Middlesex, but you have to feel for Somerset.

 

[Tramore Ranger]

Unreal.......hat trick to win the title......