Overnight Rain confirms draw

The 4th and final day of the LVCC Division One match between Surrey and Lancashire at Guildford has been abandoned, with the match ending as a draw.

Heavy rain overnight led to the outfield being extremely wet, and further rain throughout the day made it an easy decision for the umpires to call it off. Even if there was some play, there was no way a result would have been forced for either side, which made the decision even easier.

KP wasn't able to add to his 234*, and therefore not pass his highest First Class score of 254. We come out of the game with a respectable 10 points, after claiming maximum batting points yesterday for the first time this season.

Of the play we did have, I think it is fair to say that Batty made a big misjudgement in electing to field first, but he is a new captain, and you learn from your mistakes. The bowlers worked hard, on a pitch that didn't really help them, and it was fantastic to see Chris Tremlett bowling well and for nearly 30 overs over the first two days.

The batting was a bit hit and miss. Of course KP was exceptional, and showed everyone what he is capable of, but a couple of others will be disappointed with the way they played. Burns just misjudged a ball from Chapple which did jag back in a fair distance. Ansari looked solid and showed good temperament until he flashed at a ball he shouldn't have. Davies also did the same, and Roy did what Roy always does. Looks good, before getting out playing an aggressive stroke.

So we still have only won the one game in the LVCC this year, and the relegation fight is well and truly on. However, I fully believe this group of players can fight back and string performances together to make sure we are in the first division next year.

We now return our focus to the CB40 against Notts at Guildford tomorrow. We have done well in our defence so far, winning 4 out of 6, with two rained off, but with the loss of a couple of key players, we will have to be fully on our game against a good looking Notts line up.