Story 3-Day International Cricket - The Shield

[Part-Time Jaffa]

ENGLAND v BANGLADESH - Game 1

Day 1

This game at Sussex was the first 3 Day International to ever be held in it's new format.
For over a month, with great conjecture and strict planning, the ICC fine-tuned and proposed the latest format of the game played by gentlemen; as 10 nations agreed to participate in the round robbin tournament for World Cricket's newest prize - The Shield.

Cook won the coin toss and chose to bat on a soft and juicy green wicket. The opener posted the unwanted record of the First Duck in the game's new format, Bowled third ball to a cutting Mustafizur Rahman delivery. The Left arm opening quick would go on to record first-innings figures of 3 for 50 in a well remembered 12 over spell, as the hosts were all out 6 for 99 at lunch.

Bangladesh took to the crease with a possible 214 overs still left in the match. With the pitch offering plenty for the quicks, it was Ali who suprised everyone by capturing the first Bangladesh wicket in the 16th over. The Host's would take three Bangladesh wickets by tea in an evenly fought session.

Rahim fell to Woakes straight after tea. At 4-93 with two wickets in hand and a deficit of 6 runs; the game was very evenly balanced. Sarkar and Al Hasan dug in bravely through the final session on the bowler friendly wicket, with the opener reaching his century off 153 watchful deliveries.

Bangladesh closed the Day 4 for 183. A lead of 84 runs with 2 first innings wickets in hand.

Day 2

 

[blockerdave]

ENGLAND v BANGLADESH - Game 1

Day 1

This game at Sussex was the first 3 Day International to ever be held.
For over a month, with great conjecture and strict planning, the ICC fine-tuned and proposed the latest format of the game played by gentlemen; as 10 nations agreed to participate in the round robbin tournament for World Cricket's newest prize - The Shield.

Cook won the coin toss and chose to bat on a soft and juicy green wicket. The opener posted the unwanted record of the First Duck in the game's new format, Bowled third ball to a cutting Mustafizur Rahman delivery. The Left arm opening quick would go on to record first-innings figures of 3 for 50 in a well remembered 12 over spell, as the hosts were all out 6 for 99 at lunch.

Bangladesh took to the crease with a possible 214 overs still left in the match. With the pitch offering plenty for the quicks, it was Ali who suprised everyone by capturing the first Bangladesh wicket in the 16th over. The Host's would take three Bangladesh wickets by tea in an evenly fought session.

Rahim fell to Woakes straight after tea. At 4-93 with two wickets in hand and a deficit of 6 runs; the game was very evenly balanced. Sarkar and Al Hasan dug in bravely through the final session on the bowler friendly wicket, with the opener reaching his century off 153 watchful deliveries.

Bangladesh closed the Day 4 for 183. A lead of 84 runs with 2 first innings wickets in hand.

Day 2

Nice thread and interesting experiment. However, I hate to break it to you but actually test matches in England were 3-day matches up until the first world war...

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Nice thread and interesting experiment. However, I hate to break it to you but actually test matches in England were 3-day matches up until the first world war...

You pass, kind Sir!

Were they six wickets a piece though? And politely show me where I use the word 'test'

Thanks for the kind words.

Edit - Slightly edited wording in o.p - cheers

 

[Dutch]

Great idea and thread! Will be following! Its actually nice to get away from the “this game is broke” and to enjoy the things the game brings and does well!

 

[blockerdave]

You pass, kind Sir!

Were they six wickets a piece though? And politely show me where I use the word 'test'

Thanks for the kind words.

Edit - Slightly edited wording in o.p - cheers

ah no indeed they weren't 6 wickets. indeed you didn't use the word test... no offence meant I was just yanking your chain with a bit of polite pedantry, as well as playing up to my self-designated role as a cricket nerd.

do you mind somewhere sharing the full match set-up? it seems an interesting format and one i would potentially play.

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 1 - Session 1

Controversy arose on the first morning in Hobart when Holder tried to place a third fielder behind the square-leg umpire. The idea of allowing an extra man backward of square had been discussed heavily prior to the tournament's inception, but had never actually made it into the laws of the new format. Play was stopped for ten whole minutes as both the Captains, Match Officials and Umpires discussed the matter, as there appeared to be an irregularity to rule 1.12. Avoiding another under-arm incident, Holder and Smith agreed to a maxium of only 2 fielders. The law would be updated and re-written before the third game of The Shield.

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 1 - Session 2

A further 3 wickets fell in the second session. The West Indies took the new ball at 42 overs and had Australia dismissed for 193.
Shaun Marsh top scored for the home team, compiling 53 nice runs before falling victim to the two-paced nature of the Blundstone Arena pitch.
Brathwaite and Powell finished 0/26 at the tea interval.

 

[Mitchell]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 1 - Session 2

A further 3 wickets fell in the second session. The West Indies took the new ball at 42 overs and had Australia dismissed for 193.
Shaun Marsh top scored for the home team, compiling 53 nice runs before falling victim to the two-paced nature of the Blundstone Arena pitch.
Brathwaite and Powell finished 0/26 at the tea interval.

Don't No why wade in the team

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 1 - Session 3

A marvelous piece of spin bowling by Lyon and Agar turned the tide considerably in Australia's favour in the final Session. On the last ball of the day's play, with 8 close-catchers around the bat, aggressive all rounder Kieron Pollard was dismissed. At stumps, the West Indies were reeling and in need of a partnership to get back into the contest.

 

[Mitchell]

yeh swing the axe

Don't No why wade in the team

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Suggestions for keeper-batsman please for Australia's match day 2!?

Bare in mind a 20 year old Adam Gilchrist is in Australia's extended squad...

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 2 - Session 1

A tense second morning saw the visitors fight back strongly with the bat. At 4 for 48 with 2 wickets in hand in their second innings, still trailing by 57 runs, the West Indies finished the session 40 runs in the lead. Australia's fast over-rate in the morning would see a reduced final session of 18 overs.

Simmons was looking in fine touch, with partner Shane Dowrich 5* off a patient 39 deliveries.

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Australia v West Indies - Game 2

Day 2 - Session 2

This session belonged to the batsman.
Simmons brought up a fine century off a 177 deliveries and was supported well by Dowrich. West Indies 5 for 250 at the tea break, with Australia still searching for the final wicket.

 

[Part-Time Jaffa]

Adam Gilchrist stars for U/21's Cricket Australia v Sussex in all new RICHIE BENAUD Carrer-

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