Batting is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of cricket. Quality performances with the bat have always brought great results to a team at any stage of the game on a number of occasions. Batters have been game changers for their side on several crucial situations for their side so far in the history of cricket. Ever since the evolution of shorter formats of the game, the dependence of teams on their batters have increased to a great extent over the passage of time. While a team is on the verge of batting out it’s innings, whether batting first, or chasing a target in the second innings, the onus are on the batsmen of the team to help the side strengthen their grip over the match. Quality strokeplay, good timing, placement and a dozen other qualities are necessary for batters to deliver impactful performances for the team. A similar moment was displayed by a batsman in the Metro Bank One Day Cup which took everyone by surprise recently.
Durham faced Sussex in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Durham were off to a flying start while batting first as the openers looked comfortable in the middle. It took Sussex 17 overs to find their first breakthrough in the form of Graham Clarke who was dismissed after scoring a fantastic 72. David Bedingham who came into bat with Durham’s score at 135/1, looked in brilliant touch right from ball 1. The batter didn’t take long to get his rhythm with the bat in hand. It was in the 19th over by Crocombe when Bedingham played a brilliant strike, that drew everyone’s attention. Crocombe’s fourth ball of the over was close to a Yorker length one and was read well by Bedingham who played a pleasing stroke to guide the ball down the ground. The shot however was so straight that it went on to hit the middle stump at the non striker’s end. Bedingham therefore was unfortunate enough to have got no runs despite playing a beautiful straight drive but managed to have the spectators on their feet thanks to the quality of the shot. The batter went on to smash a magnificent century scoring 102 off just 54 balls.
Durham eventually went on to win the match by 132 runs after having put up a massive total of 427/9 batting first. Sussex in response couldn’t stand a chance as they were bowled out for 295 with close to 11 overs to spare.
Batting is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of cricket. Quality performances with the bat have always brought great results to a team at any stage of the game on a number of occasions. Batters have been game changers for their side on several crucial situations for their side so far in the history of cricket. Ever since the evolution of shorter formats of the game, the dependence of teams on their batters have increased to a great extent over the passage of time. While a team is on the verge of batting out it’s innings, whether batting first, or chasing a target in the second innings, the onus are on the batsmen of the team to help the side strengthen their grip over the match. Quality strokeplay, good timing, placement and a dozen other qualities are necessary for batters to deliver impactful performances for the team. A similar moment was displayed by a batsman in the Metro Bank One Day Cup which took everyone by surprise recently.
Durham faced Sussex in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Durham were off to a flying start while batting first as the openers looked comfortable in the middle. It took Sussex 17 overs to find their first breakthrough in the form of Graham Clarke who was dismissed after scoring a fantastic 72. David Bedingham who came into bat with Durham’s score at 135/1, looked in brilliant touch right from ball 1. The batter didn’t take long to get his rhythm with the bat in hand. It was in the 19th over by Crocombe when Bedingham played a brilliant strike, that drew everyone’s attention. Crocombe’s fourth ball of the over was close to a Yorker length one and was read well by Bedingham who played a pleasing stroke to guide the ball down the ground. The shot however was so straight that it went on to hit the middle stump at the non striker’s end. Bedingham therefore was unfortunate enough to have got no runs despite playing a beautiful straight drive but managed to have the spectators on their feet thanks to the quality of the shot. The batter went on to smash a magnificent century scoring 102 off just 54 balls.
Durham eventually went on to win the match by 132 runs after having put up a massive total of 427/9 batting first. Sussex in response couldn’t stand a chance as they were bowled out for 295 with close to 11 overs to spare.