England hopefuls Liam Plunkett and Sam Robson impress for EPP
Monday 15 December 2014 13:48, UK
Fast bowler Liam Plunkett and batsman Sam Robson were in impressive form for an England Performance Programme XI in South Africa.
Yorkshire paceman Plunkett took 4-36 against North West Dragons in Potchefstroom while opening batsman Robson contributed an unbeaten half-century as the tourists made 103-1 before the close of play on day one of the two-day match.
The hosts could only manage 218 all out, with an on-song Plunkett receiving support from Warwickshire's Boyd Rankin and Surrey's Matt Dunn, who picked up two wickets each.
Only Wihan Lubbe could manage any significant resistance, the all-rounder hitting an unbeaten 59 having come in at eight.
The English response began poorly with Adam Lyth departing early, but his Yorkshire team-mate Alex Lees entered the fray to share an unbroken stand of 67 with Middlesex opener Robson that put England Performance Programme in a position to push for victory on Tuesday.
