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Glamorgan were in deep trouble against Northamptonshire in a match of the County Championship Division Two, at the County Ground Northampton in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013. They still trail by 270 runs to the first innings total of the hosts and have only seven batsmen left
in their second innings. At close of the third day’s play on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, Glamorgan were 119 for three.
Northamptonshire decided to bat first after winning the toss and their batsmen piled a strong first innings total. Opening batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robin-James-Boyd-Moss-c86323 White, scored centuries for their team and were involved in a 133-run stand for the second
wicket.
White was the top scorer in the innings, scoring 140 runs from 296 balls. He struck 14 fours and one six in his brilliant knock. He didn’t play any rash strokes and made life difficult for the bowlers.
On the other hand, Peters also did a terrific job, scoring 115 runs in his outing with the help of 16 fours. The lower-order of the team made most of the start given by White and Peters. Wicketkeeper batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Murphy-c53110, played an impressive innings as
well, scoring 79 runs off 98 balls. The hosts declared the innings on 461 for six.
There was not much assistance for the bowlers in the wicket and they struggled to take wickets. However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chris-Ashling-c1239 managed to pick up a couple of wickets for his team.
In reply, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-Croft-c2344, managed
to reach double figures. They scored 17 and 14 in their respective outings.
Former Sri Lankan seamer, Chaminda Vaas, did the main damage, picking up five wickets in the innings. He used all his experience, bowling with accurate line and length and troubled the batsmen throughout. Apart from him, South Africa’s, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Hall-c1040, also
did a decent job, dismissing three batsmen.
The visitors had to bat again for the second time in a row, as Northamptonshire imposed the follow on. Petersen failed yet again and was sent back to the pavilion after adding just two runs to the total.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Michael-James-Powell-c75991, who managed just six runs in his short stay at the crease.
At close of play, Rees was unbeaten on 44 alongside Alex http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jones-c69217, who just came out in the middle and scored four runs.
Vaas was once again in good form, picking up two wickets.
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