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Roundup: Leicestershire make hash of chase towards Sussex however Essex win
Tanya Aldred
Storm Dave left its mark on the County Championship within the early hours of Easter Sunday, knocking over the digital camera gantry and untethering a canopy at Chester-le-Avenue, leaving the pitch unplayable for Durham v Kent. Elsewhere, there have been brickbats and chocolate eggs.
Leicestershire made a of hash of chasing an unlikely 481 towards Sussex on a all of the sudden sun-dappled late afternoon at Grace Street. Rishi Patel was run out going for an non-obligatory second run within the second over, despatched packing by a steaming direct hit from a crouching Jack Carson on the long-leg boundary. Wickets then tumbled with clockwork regularity, Jake Weatherald flashed at a supply from Henry Crocombe, who then dismissed Lewis Hill for a pair. Lastly Rehan Ahmed dashed for glory at James Coles, however discovered infamy, out for 34.
Essex celebrated the primary win of the season, thrashing Hampshire by an innings and 137 runs. Jamie Porter, Sam Prepare dinner and Shane Snater ran by Hampshire’s first innings, earlier than Matt Critchley – who had a match to recollect – snaffled 5 for 9 in 4.3 overs within the observe on, and Simon Harmer, in sun shades and snood, three for 49.
Middlesex’s Toby Roland-Jones zipped out 5 for 37 towards Gloucestershire, who have been pressured to observe on at Lord’s. Leg-spinner Mason Crane pocketed 5 for Glamorgan to place them in an ideal place towards Yorkshire. Will Luxton grew to become the second official ECB damage sub, changing Jonny Bairstow.
Northamptonshire’s Harry Conway made life tough for the guests at Wantage Street. At 6ft 7in the Australian pinged the ball like a stale Creme Egg, ripping out the center of Lancashire’s second innings, eradicating Josh Bohannon, George Bell and Michael Jones in a single over. Nevertheless, Tom Bailey (35) and Ajeet Singh Dale (unbeaten on 44) rebuilt, leaving Northants 321 to win.
Shoaib Bashir, wind buffeting his trousers, grabbed his first wicket for Derbyshire, however later value the membership 5 penalty runs for “deception” after feigning to throw the ball when fielding. Nineteen-year-old Dan Lategan was Worcestershire’s mortar with 89 and 43 not out within the follow-on.
Somerset’s James Rew left his calling card with a century towards Nottinghamshire; Surrey are in repair at Edgbaston, nonetheless 47 wanting innings defeat towards Warwickshire, however on an more and more beneficiant pitch. Jamie Smith made an unbeaten half century.
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Gosh, tons occurred in that last hour. Congratulations to Matt Critchley and Essex. Thanks in your firm at present and sorry we struggled to get the feedback working . Good evening and a really Joyful Easter!
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Shut of play scores
DIVISION ONE
Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan 302 and 111-3 v Yorkshire 226
Southampton: Essex 461-7d BEAT Hampshire 156 and 168 by an innings and 136 runs.
Grace Street: Leicestershire 245 and 125-5 v Sussex 361 and 364 Leicestershire want 356 to win
Taunton: Somerset 347 and 214-1 v Nottinghamshire 338
Edgbaston: Warwickshire 544 v Surrey 328 and 169-3
DIVISION TWO
The County Floor: Derbyshire 625-8dec v Worcestershire 312 and 68-1
Chester le Street: Durham 335 and 83-2 v Kent 197 no play at present, storm harm
Lord’s: Middlesex 445-9dec v Gloucestershire 216 and 120-3
Wantage Street: Northamptonshire 258 and 9-1 v Lancashire 384 and 194
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Essex BEAT Hampshire by an innings and 136 runs
Southampton: Essex 461-7d BEAT Hampshire 156 and 168 by an innings and 136 runs.
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A hat-trick ball at Grace Street for Henry Crocombe, after Weatherald had a pointless flash and was caught behind and Lewis Hill was despatched on his manner for a pair. Eskinazi survives however at 52-4, Leicestershire are in serious trouble.
Proper, time for me to put in writing up. Do maintain chatting BTL.
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Up to date at 12.29 EDT
Worcestershire are following on towards Derbyshire
In Division Two:
Thus far so good in Worcestershire’s second dig, however they’ve solely had three overs: 10-0, 301 behind. Three wickets for Anuj Dal,
Gloucestershire are 88-2 following on, Charlesworth and Hammond the boys in. Each wickets to Seb Morgan. They nonetheless path Middx by 141.
And Lancashire have recovered effectively due to Bailey and Singh-Dale’s partnership of 54. Now 162-8, the lead 288.
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As we stretch in the direction of the tip of day three, issues are transferring alongside:
Glamorgan are 21-0 of their second innings at Sophia Gardens, main Yorks by 97.
Sam Prepare dinner has winkled out Jake Lehman at Southampton, Hants precariously 108-3, nonetheless 197 behind. Nick Gubbins 27 not out.
James Rew and Tom Kohler-Cadmore have taken Somerset to 92-1. This one ought to peter out to a draw.
A wicket right here at Grace Street, as, from nowhere, Ian Holland chips Carson to midwicket. Good catch by Tom Clark . Rehan Ahmed joins Jake Weatherald. Leicestershire 34-2, and in areas by 400 plus.
Surrey have misplaced Dom Sibley, lbw to Thompson for 27 of their lengthy haul at Edgbaston. 67-1, they nonetheless path by 149.
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As an antidote to the craziness happening elsewhere on the planet, Jack Carson, in sun shades, wheels in from Grace Street’s pavilion finish. A younger mum stands and rocks a romper-suited child and a collection of individuals in massive coats sit in spring sunshine on inexperienced bucket seats and drift off into the cricket. Leicestershire 26-1.
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Up to date at 12.15 EDT
This Somerset innings has James Rew century written throughout it, He’s at the moment 29 not out. Somerset 63-1.
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Simon Harmer, in early spring snood, will get his second wicket of the season – Prest lbw for 55, a brilliant little innings together with his aspect in a good spot. Hants 86-2 following on, nonetheless 219 behind.
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Heck of a throw from Jack Carson, on one knee from lengthy leg, throws down the stumps as Rishi Patel heads for a second. Sussex whooop a hoop, Patel slopes off. Leicestershire 11-1
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No play at present at Chester le Avenue
Play known as off for the day due to a moist space on the pitch brought on by a canopy blowing off throughout Storm Dave (and touchdown in a stand).
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Tea time-ish scores
DIVISION ONE
Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan 302 v Yorkshire 226
Southampton: Hampshire 156 and 83-1 v Essex 461-7dec
Grace Street: Leicestershire 245 v Sussex 361 and 364 Leicestershire want 481 to win
Taunton: Somerset 347 and 32-1 v Nottinghamshire 338
Edgbaston: Warwickshire 544 v Surrey 328 and 7-0
DIVISION TWO
The County Floor: Derbyshire 625-8dec v Worcestershire 283-7
Chester le Street: Durham 335 and 83-2 v Kent 197 no play at present, storm harm
Lord’s: Middlesex 445-9dec v Gloucestershire 216 and 57-1
Wantage Street: Northamptonshire 258 v Lancashire 384 and 113-8
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Leicestershire want 481 to win
Rehan does Crocombe like a kipper, who costs up the pitch like an keen pet and is stumped. Three for Rehan, three for Holland and a sleepy interval of play involves a sudden halt.
On comes the heavy curler they usually take tea.
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5 wickets for Mason Crane!
Effectively bowled! Yorkshire all out 226, Glamorgan have a tasty lead of 76.
This was what Kiran Carlson stated on media day:“We noticed final yr that when Mason will get it proper, he’s nonetheless top-of-the-line spinners within the nation, little question. And Kellers is younger and is actually thrilling. If we get on the correct surfaces and get ourselves into place with the bat to place stress on the workforce, we will actually flip the screw.”
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An replace from Wantage Street, and it’s not fairly for Lancs. Hey Mark Gretton:
“Poor George Balderson was neatly compact for 25 then all of the sudden misplaced his timing fully earlier than being mercy killed by Harrison. As Tom Hartley departs, this continues to slip inexorably in the direction of Northants.
”Sadly no chocolate bunnies for heat and sustenance as you really helpful, doing one of the best I can with draught cider. Wants should.”
A poor substitution. Lancs 110-8, the lead 236.
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Nick Gubbins and Tom Prest have steadied HMS Hampshire to 59-1, following on at Southampton.
Yorkshire are 9 down at Sophia Gardens, path by 88
Somerset shock no-one by dropping an early wicket, Josh Thomas lbw to Dillon Pennington for six, Somerset 22-1.
Ah, a wicket at Grace Street… are we getting a declaration…no we aren’t…a nonplussed Robinson despatched on his manner, caught behind to Rehan Ahmed (2-59). So out marches Henry Crocombe. Sussex 358-9.
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Warwickshire are all out for an enormous 544, a lead of 216. Eighteen yr previous Ralphie Albert wheeled by 20 overs, taking the final wicket of the egg-cracking Jordan Thompson, and ending with 3-77. Now we get to see what Surrey 2026 are manufactured from.
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No hundred for Tom Value who pulls Holland to midwicket for 73. Declaration time? No, right here comes Ollie Robinson. Sussex 336-8, lead by 452.
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A wicket for Shoaib Bashir!
Wind buffeting his trousers, he wheels in, lengthy legs and longer arms, D’Oliveira prods, and is effectively caught by Ben Aitchinson at slip, who is sort of knocked backwards by the ball. Bashir indulges in a little bit soar for pleasure. Worcestershire 275-6
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A little bit dance by the Division One blossom.
At Taunton, Notts have been all out 9 wanting Somerset’s rating. Pretorius 4-65, Ogborne 3-81.
At Edgbaston, poor Tom Lawess acquired hit within the face by Jordan Thompson in his observe by. He appeared okay. Warwickshire an enormous 518-8.
Yorkshire are seven down at Cardiff, Crane 4-48. Path by 108, 194-7. Revis 39 not out.
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I meant to say that Josh Hull was going by his tempo at lunchtime on the Grace Street outfield. Appeared fast and fairly menacing. This unusual interval of shadow play continues – the lead now 437.
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A wicket for Rishi Patel within the sudden sunshine at Grace Street, no hundred for Jack Carson (85). Leicestershire’s fielders, arms thrust deep of their pockets, each one, look misplaced in contemplation.
Lancashire 67-5, one other tasty morsel for six foot seven Harry Conway. Luke Wells offering the one stability.
Easter presence: Harry Conway {Photograph}: David Rogers/Getty ImagesShare
Gloucestershire observe on towards Middlesex…
…and it isn’t a dream begin. Cameron Bancroft bowled within the fourth over by Seb Morgan for 0. Gloucestershire 4-1, path by 225. They have been dismissed for 216 within the first innings, executed by TRJ (5-37) and previous boy Zafar Gohar (3-47)
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Hampshire observe towards Essex
A restoration of kinds by Hampshire, however nonetheless manner underneath the observe heading in the right direction – 156 all out, path by 305. Prepare dinner 3-33, Porter 2-19, Snater 2-37.
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Killing time now at Grace Street, with Rishi Patel’s dibbly dobblies. Sussex 292-6, the lead 408. Tom Value has 60 to cement the great impression he’s given at present.
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Inspection at Durham at 3.40pm
And the stadium is now open.
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A fourth wicket for Crane!
Make that 137 for six. Scurrying run up, towel in his again pocket, and turns the ball previous George Hill and into his stumps. Hill stays in immaculate protection for a superb few seconds whereas Glamorgan leap about.
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A lot nervous peeling of silver foil in Yorkshire, who’re in a little bit of a pickle at Sophia Gardens Mason Crane picked up a 3rd wicket earlier than lunch and Adam Lyth wiffled a brief ball from Hadley and to first slip afterwards. Yorkshire 136-5.
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A making an attempt morning has segued into a making an attempt afternoon for Lancashire: now 28 for 4. Michael Jones is Harry Conway’s third wicket, whose present figures are 5-0-7-3
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Jack Carlson (53) and Ollie Value(39) have performed superbly at Grace Street, pulling Sussex from a place of pretty snug, to very snug – the lead 363. Says Paul Edwards, Leics must make the best rating of the match to win.
A spherical of the bottom at lunchtime: the groundstaff have been having a recreation of cricket outdoors their hut, as have been a mom and son outdoors the pavilion. It’s bloody freezing on the open east aspect of the bottom, no marvel the gamers are rubbing their fingers and there’s not a single spectator to be discovered. But when you’ll find a seat on the west aspect, and the solar is out, and also you hunker down, it’s truly fairly good.
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