Hashim Amla (PC: Twitter)
Day 2 of the three matches of the County Championship Division One resumed on September 13. Here's a sneak peek into the action which transpired at Leeds, Birmingham and Northampton.
After Yorkshire was dismissed on 134, Esse started their first innings afresh on Day 2 in Leeds. After the dismissal of Nick Browne, Alastair Cook (23) and Tom Westley (20) added 43 runs for the second wicket.
However, the in-form Dan Lawrence (61) and Shane Snater (46) were clinical to help the team in posting a score of 225 on the board. The pick of the bowlers for Yorkshire was Jordan Thompson with four scalps.
In response, Adam Lyth again failed to provide a notable contribution. Nevertheless, Finlay Bean (41*) and George Hill (33*) have displayed composure to see the team finishing Day 2 on 87/2.
Brief Scores:
Yorkshire (1st innings)- 134/10
George Hill 36 (76), Jonathan Tattersall 32 (49);
Sam Cook 3/31, Shane Snater 3/39
Essex (1st innings)- 225/10
Dan Lawrence 61 (145), Shane Snater 46 (48);
Jordan Thompson 4/60, George Hill 3/22
Yorkshire (2nd innings)- 87/2
Finlay Bean 41* (79), George Hill 33* (68);
Sam Cook 1/12
Day 2 - Yorkshire trail by 4 runs
Somerset began Day 2 on 182/8. In only the fourth ball of the first over, Mohammed Siraj completed his five-for by taking prize scalp of Lewis Gregory (60). However, Sajid Khan continued his good form and remained unbeaten 53 off 64, while taking the team to 219.
Afterwards, Gregory was immaculate with his line-lengths to take the wickets of Dom Sibley (5) and Alex Davies (9) early. It was the proficient pair of Sam Hain (67) and Will Rhodes (38), which resurrected the team's innings.
Then, Jayant Yadav (28) and Siraj (21) provided important contributions, which paved way for Warwickshire to finish on 196. Jack Brooks was the pick of the bowlers with four scalps for Somerset.
At the end of Day 2, The Tom Abell-led side were rocked by dismissals of Imam-ul-Haq and Kasey Aldridge. Somerset are at 13/2, with Abell and Tom Lammonby at the crease.
Brief Scores:
Lewis Gregory 60 (97), Sajid Khan 53*(64);
Mohammed Siraj 5/82, Henry Brookes 3/26
Warwickshire (1st innings)- 196/10
Sam Hain 67 (166), Will Rhodes 38 (99);
Jack Brooks 4/40
Somerset (2nd innings)- 13/2
Tom Lammonby 11* (30);
Mohammed Siraj 1/1, Jayant Yadav 1/3,
Day 2 - Somerset lead by 36 runs
Northants resumed Day 2 on 249/4, with Rob Keogh and Ricardo Vasconcelos at the crease. They added 34 runs in the first hour of the play, before Vasconcelos (18) was dismissed. Keogh played like a lone warrior to finish on 123 off 180, resulting in the team posting 339.
Rob Keogh (PC: Twitter)
Kemar Roach was the best performing bowler for Surrey with five scalps. In response, skipper Rory Burns (10) and Ryan Patel (10) were dismissed early. However, Hashim Amla (97*) and Cameron Steel (48) were impressive to help the team in ending the Day on 224/5.
Brief Scores:
Northamptonshire- 339/10
Emilio Gay 145 (189), Rob Keogh 123 (180);
Kemar Roach 5/95
Surrey- 224/5
Hashim Amla 97* (201), Cameron Steel 48 (93);
Jack White 2/34
Day 2 - Surrey trail by 115 runs
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