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SURREY v YORKSHIRE at Guildford (CC1), 24-27 JULY 2002
Apart from Darren Lehmann (993 runs at an average of 70.92),
only Richard Blakey is currently averaging more than thirty-two with the bat for
Yorkshire. However, right now, it is the lack of teeth being shown with
the ball that's probably perplexing the Yorkies more. At least when
their Aussie skipper is around runs are virtually guaranteed at one end, but
nobody has taken a five-fer for them since the opening game of the season when the now injured
Steven Kirby claimed 5-129 against visiting Surrey.
The Tykes lack of options could see them follow their hosts
lead by fielding two specialist spinners. The difference, however, is that
Saqlain Mushtaq (30 wickets at an average of 17.00) and Ian Salisbury (34 at
22.94) can both boast excellent career records against Yorkshire.
Furthermore, they are currently averaging appreciably less than Richard Dawson
and Andy Gray, who have taken just 17 wickets at 51.47 runs apiece between them
in this year's County Championship.
Surrey have won their last seven championship fixtures at Guildford, they have
not lost to Yorkshire since 1998 and have now beaten them by an innings twice on
the trot. Oh, and the home side are top of the league and the visitors
are bottom. Do you really need me to spell it out to you?
Nadeem Shahid comes in for Mark Butcher, who will be representing England at
Lord's on Thursday, as will Alec Stewart and Surrey's guest player. Martin
Bicknell and Alex Tudor are both injured; as is Adam Hollioake of course
(although Smokey is down to play despite having a chipped bone in a finger). So, if any Yorkies moan to you at
Guildford about Test calls and injuries...
M Wood, M Lumb, A McGrath, D Lehmann (capt), V Craven, G Fellows, R Blakey (wk), R
Dawson, A Gray, C Silverwood and R Sidebottom.
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24-27 Apr 2002 |
Won By An Innings & 168 Runs |
Headingley |
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5-8 Sep 2001 |
Won By An Innings & 46 Runs |
The Oval |
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1-4 Aug 2001 |
Match Drawn |
Headingley |
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30 Aug - 2 Sep 2000 |
Match Drawn |
Scarborough |
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12-15 Jul 2000 |
Won By 203 Runs |
The Oval |
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15-18 Sep 1999 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
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1-4 Sep 1998 |
Lost By 164 Runs |
Headingley |
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12-16 Jun 1997 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
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6-10 Jun 1996 |
Lost By 221 Runs |
Middlesbrough |
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10-14 Aug 1995 |
Won By 1 Run |
The Oval |
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8-12 Sep 1994 |
Match Drawn |
Scarborough |
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16-20 Sep 1993 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
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21-24 Aug 1992 |
Won By 1 Wicket |
Bradford |
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25-29 Apr 1992 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
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