Leicestershire secured a comprehensive victory over Yorkshire by an innings and 39 runs at Grace Road, wrapping up the match on the third day. After posting 453 in their first innings, Leicestershire bowled out Yorkshire for 185 and 229, with the visitors unable to cope with the home side's bowling attack.
Close Encounters Elsewhere
At Chelmsford, Essex find themselves in a precarious position against Nottinghamshire. Essex made 184 in their first innings and are 181-8 in the second, still trailing by 92 runs after Nottinghamshire's mammoth 457. The match hangs in the balance as Essex's lower order fights to avoid an innings defeat.
At Sophia Gardens, Glamorgan posted 358 in their first innings, but Surrey responded with 105 and are 282-6 in their second innings. Surrey now lead by 29 runs with four wickets in hand, setting up an intriguing final day.
At Taunton, Somerset are 212-6 in their second innings after Warwickshire made 330. Somerset lead by 90 runs overall, with the match evenly poised.
Division Two Action
In Division Two, Derbyshire completed a nine-wicket victory over Lancashire at Chesterfield. Derbyshire made 364 in their first innings, then bowled out Lancashire for 161 and 226, chasing down the target of 24 with ease, reaching 25-1.
At Chester-le-Street, Durham made 405 in their first innings, but Northamptonshire responded with 450 and are 131-3 in their second innings, leading by 176 runs. The match is well set for a result.
At Canterbury, Kent made 416 and are 72-2 in their second innings after Middlesex posted 443. Kent trail by 27 runs with eight wickets in hand.
At New Road, Worcestershire made 388 in their first innings, while Gloucestershire are 289 all out and 0-0 in their second innings, trailing by 99 runs.
