CCD2 review: Worcestershire face battle despite Daryl Mitchell ton
Sunday 4 June 2017 20:28, UK
Worcestershire face an uphill battle against Sussex in the Specsavers County Championship division two clash at Hove if they are to maintain their winning run as they still need 143 runs to make their hosts bat again.
The visitors resumed on 139-0, with openers Daryl Mitchell and Brett D'Oliveira extending their first-wicket partnership to 215.
But Mitchell (121) and D'Oliveira (80) went in quick succession and Worcestershire lost all 10 wickets for 97 as they were all out for 312.
After following on, Worcestershire are on 124-4, with Mitchell gone for 54, and they still trail by 143 runs.
Northamptonshire need 161 on the final day to win at Durham and secure their third victory of the season.
Mohammad Azharullah took five for 72 as Durham were all out for 376 in their second innings, with Cameron Steel (128) making his maiden first-class century.
Northants, left to chase 205 for victory, were 44-1 at the close, with Rob Newton and Alex Wakeley unbeaten on 25 and 18 respectively.
Nottinghamshire worked their way back into contention on day three of their match against Derbyshire at Trent Bridge.
After being outplayed for the first half of the contest, when they sustained a first innings deficit of 134 runs, the home county were on 313-6, a lead of 179, when bad light and rain brought about an early finish.
Samit Patel made 82 and Steven Mullaney 62 for the Division Two leaders, sharing in a stand of 137 for the third wicket.
