Story A Season In The Life Of.....................Me...!![C2005]

[Briggsey]

Briggs And Harvey Steady The Ship
At Headingly

Despite loosing early wickets, Yorkshire managed to post a half decent score as they were bowled out on the opening day for 272. At one stage, 200 looked out of reach, but knocks from Briggs (79) and Harvey (71) ensured that Yorkshire were able to post something competitive in their first innings. Lancashire made the most of winning the toss and Mark Chilton will be happy his bowlers hit the right marks, with Cork, Anderson, Flintoff and Hogg picking up 2 wickets between them.

From Briggs View
Shaun Briggs showed his potential yet again with the bat as he scored a very patient 79. Wickets fell around him, which seems to be quiet a habbit now whenever Briggs is at the crease, but he was un-nerved and together with several different partners he was able to build the Yorkshire score. Some nice cover drives gave Briggs some nice boundaries but he was eventually out playing at a wide one from Anderson which went straight to Mal Loye at second slip.

Briggs came in a little earlier than he would have expected

Even some pad problems did not stop Briggs from progressing the score

A patient 50 from Briggs, set the scene for him to play some shots

And that he did, hitting boundaries from Murali (left) and Flintoff (right)

But the innings came to an end and the Lancashire players were clearly delighted to see the back of Briggs

 

[Briggsey]

Scorecards After Yorkshire First Innings

 

[langerrox]

the bat seems to be working now

 

[ZoraxDoom]

It sure does!

 

[Briggsey]

Yep, looks like i wont require a new one afterall!

 

[ashu2411]

Go Brigs Go and show the selectors your potential as a young player and your ability to play for England.

 

[Briggsey]

Bowlers Rock Lancashire
At Headingly

A brilliant opening spell from Matthew Hoggard and Deon Kruis left Lancashire in all sorts of trouble as they fell short of Yorkshire's first innings total and left them with a 48 run lead going in to the 2nd innings. With rain washing out the rest of the play on Day one, Hoggard and Kruis split through the top order first thing on Day two to leave Lancashire at one stage on 19 for 3 but Stuart Law and Mark Chilton steadied the ship and a half century from Mal Loye kept them in contention. Hoggard, Kruis and Harvey all picked up 3 wickets to leave Yorkshire in a strong position to win the first roses battle of the season.

From Briggs View
Shaun Briggs bowled his biggest work load of the season as he got through 19 overs, but without success in the wickets column this time around. Yet again he was very economical going for only 32 runs from his 19 overs and he had Lancashire in some trouble with his consistent line and lengths. The only thing missing were some figures in the wickets column.

Shaun Briggs 19-5-32-0
1st Spell
1st Over: Briggs bowls a no ball in his first over
2nd Over: 4 picked up from the over
3rd Over: Single from the over
4th Over: Briggs bowls another no ball, having trouble with the line by the looks of things
5th Over: 2 picked up from the over
6th Over: Single from the over as Briggs keeps it tight
7th Over: A maiden to end Briggs first spell
End Of 1st Spell 7-1-14-0
2nd Spell
1st Over: Single from the over
2nd Over: Yet another single as Lancashire struggle to cope with Briggs pace
3rd Over: Maiden over
4th Over: 3 from the over
5th Over: 2 from the over
6th Over: Maiden Over
7th Over: Another maiden over from Briggs
8th Over: 4 picked up from the over
9th Over: 3 from the over
10th Over: Single picked up to end Briggs second spell
End Of 2nd Spell 10-3-15-0
3rd Spell
1st Over: Maiden to begin Briggs 3rd spell
2nd Over: 3 picked up from Briggs final over

Briggs was brought into the attack with Lancashire in trouble

 

[Briggsey]

Scorecards After Lancashire First Innings

 

[S_Harmison]

A bit unlucky, although you should be dissapointed not to have taken a wicket in 19 overs....

 

[Briggsey]

Briggs And Wood Lead The Way As Yorkshire Run Riot
At Headingly

A partnership of 187 between Matthew Wood and Shaun Briggs gave Yorkshire a healthy lead going in to the final day of this roses clash. Both Wood and Briggs hit centuries in the Yorkshire 2nd innings as the Lancashire bowlers had no answer to their dominance. At 28 for 2, Lancashire felt they still had a sniff of winning the game, but once Wood and Briggs took over, their hopes of winning are now all but over. A brief camio from Anthony McGrath gave him a quickfire 50, and there were also some fireworks when Harvey and White were together but Yorkshire eventually declared at 360 for 5, a lead of 408.

From Briggs View
An amazing match with the bat for Briggs has seen him score both a half century and a century in the two innings he has batted. Briggs let his dominance be known in this innings with some commanding boundaries, striking seven 4's and three 6's in the innings of 119. Briggs was eventually run out though which brought an end to another fabolous innings and his third century of the season.

Briggs came in with Lancashire on top

And it was not long before Lancashire were after Briggs wicket, but this LBW was turned down, much to the anoyance of Murali

Briggs sweeps Hodge for 4

Briggs smashes Murali for a big 6

A fine 50 from Briggs, his second of the match

Wood and Briggs took Yorkshire to safety with their partnership

And Briggs brought up his century in fine style

But it was soon all over as a direct hit from Murali ended Briggs stay at the innings

 

[Briggsey]

Scorecards After Yorkshire Second Innings

 

[woosaah]

yeah excellent stuff briggsy

i hate that runout thing when you have your bat and foot over the line but the bat isn't grounded.

stupid bug

 

[ashu2411]

Great inning briggs. A century against bowlers like Murali, Anderson and flintoff shows your temprament and great skills with the bat. I am impressed with your bowling also.

Great story briggsy keep the good work

 

[Steve Moore]

Is there a special player career mode on C 2005 or are you just playing as the whole Yorkshire team having created them yourself.

btw, additive story

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Actually he just added himself to the game and Autoplays everything else until he comes to bowl or bat.