Good to see Surrey secure a first win in the County Championship Div One, but they will face much stiffer tests than the weak Sussex attack at the Oval last week.
Middlesex are already providing a tougher examination of the Brown Cap's batting line up and the longer that de Bruyn and Ramps fail to score runs, the more likely that Chris Adams will turn to youth and Jason Roy who is waiting in the wings.
But Adams is right to give the old stagers a starting berth, experience is important in a division where nothing is given away.
By rights Surrey could have wrapped up victory in two days against the Sharks, but the quality that exists throughout teams in this league shone through. That patience and experience won the day and by not rushing for victory Surrey sailed home comfortably early on day four.
The London side's bowlers however look like THE force to be reckoned with this year - pace, accuracy and aggression were top of the menu. With some quality spin the vocal Surrey support will have much to cheer in the way of wickets this year. (And for those who were at the Oval late on the third day, yes they do need to pitch it up more!)
Good start, but we need more runs. 6 out of 10.
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