Match report day 1: Lancs v Kent in Championship 2004 by Neil Adams

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Scorecard:

Lancashire v Kent

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Summary of day 1

 

Only 25 minutes and 39 balls were possible on the first day due to a torrential downpour just after midday. The outfield was left completely flooded leaving the umpires with no choice but to abandon play at 2.20pm. Play was initially delayed for 1 hour due to early morning rain while the ground staff cleared the covers. Kent moved along to 15 without loss having been put into bat.

 

Key Notes of the Day

• Lancashire won the toss and elected to bowl first
• Start delayed until midday due to rain on the covers - 16 overs lost
• 12.25pm - Rain stop play - 15 for 0 in the 7th over - Fulton 7* Key 8*
• Lunch taken at 1.15pm
• Heavy rain during the interval - play abandoned at 2.20pm

 

(Article: Copyright © 2004 Neil Adams http://www.cricketimages.co.uk/adams-report/intro.html)