Five games moved into their third innings today although there was some better batting. There has been a remarkable amount of play despite it still only being the second week of April, and praise must go to the dedicated ground staff around the country. We begin in Cardiff, where wickets have continued to tumble.
Day 1
Glamorgan v Derbyshire
Der - 130 & 152-6
Gla - 95
Derbyshire somehow managed to force at 35 run lead on the first innings by bowling the home side out for just 95. Clare took 5 for 17 off eight overs. More wickets were to come though as the visitors found batting no easier second time round, falling to 97-6 before Wainwright (30*) and Clare (40*) came to their rescure.
Lancashire v Sussex
Lan - 124 & 85-4
Sus - 300
The reigning champions are in a precarious position overnight after Yardy put in a true Captain's innings of 110 to help Sussex to a lead of 176. Magoffin has taken three wickets so far in the second innings and Monty Panesar one and both will be looking for more tomorrow as the visitors look to possibly seal victory by an innings.
Warwickshire v Somerset
Som - 147 & 127-4
War - 243
Warwickshire will be disappointed not to have built up a bigger first innings lead despite a stand of 47 for the last wicket. Compton has since gone on to 61* for Somerset as the visitors ease their way back into this match.
Durham v Nottinghamshire
Not - 161 & 231-4
Dur - 129
Durham were skittled on the second day as Nottinghamshire used only 4 of their 6 potential bowlers. Phillips took four wickets and Adams and Carter three apiece, to wrap up the innings. The visitors, as in their first game last week, are batting better in their second innings, Lumb currently the top scorer with 104* to his name, as Nottinghamshire move in to a healthy position.
Northamptonshire v Kent
Nor - 132 & 50-4
Ken - 368
Northamptonshire look set to lose their second match already after Powell (128) put Kent in a fantastic position. Brooks was the only bowler for the home side to threaten as he took five wickets. Kent though were soon back among the top order reducing the home side to 25-4. Sales (31*) has steadied the ship but must look to bat for much of tomorrow if Northamptonshire are to salvage anything.
Hampshire v Gloucestershire
Hampshire won the toss and decided to field.
Glo - 314
Ham - 182-7
Gloucestershire hold the upper hand after two days in Southampton. Opener Dent finished with 114, his highest first class score, and then took three catches as Gidman and Saxelby picked up three wickets each. Hampshire will try to pick up a batting bonus point in the morning and then hope to bowl better to keep themselves in the match.
Middlesex v Surrey
Mid - 256
Sur - 161-5
Surrey plodded along today, as this game remained firmly in the balance. Indeed things will need to speed up or change dramatically tomorrow for a winner to be found on Sunday. The visitor's innings began well with Rudolph (45) and Davis (62) putting on 85 for the first wicket, but after that Middlesex picked up regular wickets.
Day 1
Oxford MCCU v Worcestershire
Wor - 323-5 (Klinger 120)
Yorkshire v Leeds/Bradford MCCU
L/B - 211
Yor - 80-6
Loughborough MCCU v Leicestershire
Lei - 302-7
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