[Archived] Oh Lancy Lancy

[Mattyblue]

Kean quits? Oh, I see.

No issue? Miracles happen, but really, how often do you see run rates of 7.03 in the fourth inning of a game?

Even in ODI's, a 7.03+ R/R has only been achieved 50 times, so in about 1% of all innings.

ODI's are not really the comparison you should be using as batters have the 20-40 over lull, they won't in this chase. Twenty20 is what you should look at.

not saying in this pressure cooker environment it's going to be easy!

[sleepyjack]

Much more attainable in 20-30 overs than 50 Jack.

You're right, I should be glad that the day isn't longer.

ODI's are not really the comparison you should be using as batters have the 20-40 over lull, they won't in this chase. Twenty20 is what you should look at.

The average run rate in the 200 or so international T20 games played is 7.49, which would win the game. Unfortunately Lancashire don't have a powerplay and they can't restrict Kartik or Kirby to only four overs.

[Mattyblue]

You're right, I should be glad that the day isn't longer.

The average run rate in the 200 or so international T20 games played is 7.49, which would win the game. Unfortunately Lancashire don't have a powerplay and they can't restrict Kartik or Kirby to only four overs.

Luckily they've got the rate up straight away, keep taking the singles and a few boundaries...

[wolfie]

100 up

[den]

we have 20 mins + 16 overs to go.

So around 21 overs left. 111 runs needed.

[sleepyjack]

110/0 from 14.3 so far, 101 to go.

[Ozz]

Wickets in hand is crucial now. A few quick wickets would knacker this up.

[den]

16 overs gone, Lancs 121-0 need 90 more. we think 2 more overs before last hour

We're on our way.

Come on Lancy!

Horton out. Your fault Ozz.

[sleepyjack]

Horton lbw b Meschede 55

Moore c Hildreth b Trego 71

135-2. Can we borrow Ashley Giles?

[den]

Keep your heads Lancs.

76 to win.

Hampshire still 296-5 a lead of 127

Start of the last hour, so Lancs need 74 off 16 overs

End of over, Lancs need 66 off 15 overs

[Mattyblue]

All Lanky in the crowd...

[den]

Croft square cuts for 4, end of over Lancs 157-2 need 54 off 14 overs

[T4E]

Brilliant from Lancs, incredible rate batting last.

[den]

hampshire lose 2 wickets in 2 balls, now 316-7

[sleepyjack]

Warwickshire game ends in a draw.

[Ozz]

Cue Black Eyes Peas......I godda Feeling.....

[den]

Lancs live on sky now.

[jodrell]

champions

[Ozz]

Absolutely and totally ecstatic about this win. Been involved in cricket since I was 12, played at a decent level with some great and even international players, seen Lancs all over the country. Been a long time waiting for this, and I may have a little drink to celebrate tonight.

[Mattyblue]

Yessssssssssss

With such a young side an all.

Plus, Chapple and Keedy, noone deserves it more.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Yessssssssssss

With such a young side an all.

Plus, Chapple and Keedy, noone deserves it more.

Aye, nice blend of experience and youth - especially great to see long time servants Keedy and Chapple being a huge part of this.

Also kudos to Peter Moores who has done a great job since he took over.

[den]

Brilliant!

second favourites this morning. Many thanks to Hamps.

[Kamy100]

YES, fantastic achievement for Lancashire, especially which such an inexperienced squad. Well done to Moores and the team! The long wait is finally over.

[ABBEY]

Think I may have a beer

[Baz]

Well done boys! Fantastic win. Thanks too to Hampshire! Nowt to play for but batted the day through.