Leicestershire vs Durham
A fast-paced action transpired in Leicester on Wednesday, with bowlers stamping their authority over the batters. Durham started the Day on 239/5, but was dismissed soon after adding just 57 runs. The Aussie batter Nic Maddinson scored 56 off 111.
In response, Leicestershire were left shell-shocked again by the proficient Matty Potts, who added seven more wickets in the second innings. Louis Kimber hit 75 as the home team were restricted to 198, and setting up 105 as the target for Durham.
Then, Michael Finan secured a double breakthrough for Leicestershire early. However, the in-form Michael Jones (28*) and Maddinson (17*) have kept things steady for Durham as they are just 34 runs away from the victory.
Brief Scores:
Leicestershire (1st innings) - 202/10
Sol Budinger 64 (72), Callum Parkinson 31 (70);
Matthew Potts 6/52
Durham (1st innings) - 296/10
Michael Jones 97 (157), Nic Maddinson 56 (111);
Callum Parkinson 3/45, Chris Wright 3/59
Leicestershire (2nd innings) - 198/10
Louis Kimber 75 (142), Callum Parkinson 19 (43);
Matthew Potts 7/49
Durham (2nd innings) - 51/2
Michael Jones 28*(38), Nic Maddinson 17* (37);
Michael Finan 2/14
Day 3 - Durham need 54 runs
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