Date-stamped : 16 May95 - 10:27
SUNLG: Worcestershire v Middlesex, Worcester, 14 May 1995

Moody in charge again - D.J. Rutnagur

Worcs (199-6) bt Middx (122) by 77 runs

THE rich vein of Tom Moody`s form, which manifested itself in the
only effortless innings played on an indifferent New  Road pitch,
boosted  Worcestershire  to a second win in the League - achieved
as comfortably as their first, last week, at Chelmsford.

Although the argument dragged on  until  less  than  seven  overs
remained,  the  issue  was as good as settled by the 22nd over of
Middlesex`s reply.

By that time the cream of their batting had been skimmed off  and
only  Paul  Weekes gave any sort of indication that the challenge
could be sustained. But once he was run out, reducing   Middlesex
to  92  for  six  in the 23rd over, the remaining play was turned
into an absolute formality.

The pitch, never amenable to free strokeplay, became increasingly
variable  in  pace and bounce as the match progressed and by dint
of luck with the toss, Worcestershire had the best of it.

While Gavin Haynes and David Leatherdale also made very  signifi-
cant   contributions  in  terms  of  substance  and momentum Wor-
cestershire were indebted to Moody for imposing his authority  at
a time when the bowling was most challenging.

He scored 57 off 74 balls, with three fours and a six before Phil
Tufnell lured him out of his ground and had him stumped.

Three of Middlesex`s first four batsmen were dismissed trying  to
drive.  Mike  Gatting was bowled by one that kept low while Jason
Pooley and Mark Ramprakash were caught at cover.

Source :: The Electronic Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
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