DURHAM V
SURREY at the Riverside (SSCC1), 12-15 SEPTEMBER 2016
Sixth in Division One plays host to
fourth.
Surrey go into their final championship
fixture of the season with three victories out of five
in four-day cricket, while Durham have
won just one out of their last
nine. One cannot
help feeling it's no coincidence the Riversiders'
dip in form can be traced back to when cricket's equivalent to
the transfer window opened, at the end of June; at
which stage it was revealed that Durham's financial concerns might
undermine their ability to hold on to key players.
The form of Scott
Borthwick (whose signature Surrey are still
hoping to secure) has tailed off alarmingly.
In his last eight championship outings, the
26-year-old all-rounder has averaged just 22.20
with the bat and eye-watering 78.50 with
his leg-spin. Mark
Stoneman, who will start next season in a Surrey shirt, has
faired a little better. The left-hander has scored
957 championship runs at an average of 41.60 and is
second only to fellow opener Keaton Jennings (1,310
at 62.38), in terms of runs scored for the Chester-le-Street outfit.
In
their last six matches, Durham's average
first innings total is a mere 233,
so it's essential
Jennings and, in particular Stoneman (who
has averaged 35.25
during that period) gets his current
employers off to a solid start with the bat against his future
employers. Will all those eyes on him be a
distraction? We shall see. The return of Ben Stokes
will help to shore things up, especially given Mark Richardson's
recent dip in form. The 29-year-old batsman-keeper has made just one
championship half-century since the start of May and averages 15.52 in
19 visits to the crease.
But for Graham Onions'
persistence with the new ball - 43 championship wickets at 34.20 runs
apiece this summer - backed up by Chris Rushworth, whose 32 at 31.15
looks paltry compared with his stellar year in 2015, Durham would not
be heading into their last two four-dayers with realistic hopes of
avoiding relegation. Two names in the Riversiders' line-up that might
be new to a lot of people are Irish duo Barry McCarthy, a 23-year-old
seamer, and Stuart Poynter, a 25-year-old wicketkeeper.
Kumar Sangakkara is set to make his 250th
first-class appearance. Similarly, Stuart Meaker (248) has a 250th f-c wicket
in his sights. The following seasonal milestones are approaching -
Kumar Sangakkara (991) and Scott Borthwick (931) are both eyeing
1,000 first-class runs in 2016, while Graham Onions (44) has
realistic hopes of notching up 50 f-c wickets.
Zafar Ansari (back) is named in a Surrey squad for the first time in
a month. Jason Roy returns from international duty. Also travelling to Chester-le-Street
- Arun Harinath and Ravi Rampaul.
OPPONENT |
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
SURREY |
OPPONENT |
Hampshire |
6-9 Sep 2016 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
329 & 248-3 |
582-9d |
Lancashire |
23-26 Aug 2016 |
Won By 10 Wickets |
The Oval |
480 & 39-0 |
287 & 230 |
Warwickshire |
13-16 Aug 2016 |
Won By 226 Runs |
Edgbaston |
252 & 390 |
247 & 169 |
Middlesex |
4-7 Aug 2016 |
Match Drawn |
Lord's |
415 & 266-7d |
293 & 278-6 |
Hampshire |
17-20 Jul 2016 |
Won By An Inns & 13 Runs |
Rose Bowl |
637-7d |
423 & 201 |
The weather forecast suggests only a minimal amount of time, if any
at all, will be lost to bad light and drizzle. Surrey's record at
Chester-le-Street, where they have not won a County Championship
game since 1998, leaves quite a bit to be desired, but at no time
since these two sides have been locking horns have they contested
two draws in the same championship season. If something's got to
give, you would have to say Durham appear to be there for the
taking. That said they will be stronger than of late with Stokes and
Wood cleared to play by the England management. Prediction - Surrey to finish the championship season
strongly.
M.Stoneman, K.Jennings, S.Borthwick, J.Burnham, B.Stokes,
P.Collingwood (capt), S.Poynter (wk), B.McCarthy,
M.Wood, G.Onions and C.Rushworth.
To be confirmed.
DATE |
RESULT |
VENUE |
TOSS |
DECISION |
SURREY |
DURHAM |
1-4 May 2016 |
Match Drawn |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
457 & 244-6 |
607-7d |
22-25 Aug 2013 |
Lost By An Inns & 144 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Field |
108 & 169 |
421 |
10-13 May 2013 |
Lost By 5 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
237 & 229 |
286 & 181-5 |
7-9 Aug 2012 |
Lost By An Inns & 38 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Bat |
129 & 143 |
310 |
26-29 Apr 2012 |
Abandoned |
The Oval |
No toss made |
- |
- |
- |
16-19 Jul 2008 |
Lost By 10 Wickets |
Guildford |
Surrey |
Bat |
220 & 323 |
410 & 134-0 |
23-26 Apr 2008 |
Match Drawn |
The Riverside |
Durham |
Bat |
183 & 83-3 |
224 & 228-9d |
13-16 Aug 2007 |
Match Drawn |
The Riverside |
Durham |
Bat |
183 & 198-3 |
232 & 397-7d |
8-10 Jul 2007 |
Won By 6 Wickets |
The Oval |
Durham |
Bat |
243 & 154-4 |
191 & 204 |
6-9 Sep 2000 |
Won By An Inns & 68 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
453-4d |
241 & 144 |
2-4 May 2000 |
Lost By 231 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Field |
104 & 85 |
234 & 186 |
30 Jun - 3 Jul 1999 |
Won By 226 Runs |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
335 & 247-6d |
217 & 139 |
9-12 Sep 1998 |
Won By 121 Runs |
The Riverside |
Surrey |
Bat |
323 & 142-1d |
253-3d & 91 |
6-9 Aug 1997 |
Won By 9 Wickets |
The Oval |
Surrey |
Bat |
350-9d & 64-1 |
136 & 274 |
20-24 Jun 1996 |
Won By 8 Wickets |
Stockton-on-Tees |
Durham |
Bat |
440 & 142-2 |
377 & 203 |
11-15 May 1995 |
Won By An Inns & 159 Runs |
The Oval |
Durham |
Bat |
652-9d |
269 & 224 |
30 Jun - 4 Jul 1994 |
Won By 290 Runs |
Darlington |
Surrey |
Bat |
236 & 538-6d |
335 & 149 |
1-2 Jul 1993 |
Won By An Inns & 205 Runs |
The Oval |
Durham |
Field |
473-9d |
148 & 120 |
31 Jul - 3 Aug 1992 |
Won By 7 Wickets |
Durham Univ |
Surrey |
Field |
431 & 116-3 |
189 & 357 |
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