Played two, won two...

Well, well - another exciting night as we beat Leicestershire with plenty to spare tonight at Grace Road.

This was easily one of those banana skin matches that we have lost so many times in the past and it was refreshing to see the county first bowl well to limit Leicester to a total that was below par, then stroll to the target with skipper Chris Rogers again leading the way with a sparkling knock. Buck wasn't in the mood to run tonight with 50 of his innings of 58 being made in boundaries. The last two matches have suggested that Rogers is eminently capable of destructive one day batting and he looked in complete control tonight.

The march to victory was slowed after his departure but was achieved with plenty in reserve. We should perhaps not get too carried away with a victory over a poor Leicestershire side, but you can only beat your opposition and we did that with plenty to spare.

Earlier there was another disciplined bowling performance with the stand out again Tom Lungley, who took five wickets in an admirable display. It is good to see him back to his best and a great boost after the loss of Charl Langeveldt. Has anyone else noted how much better we are bowling this year, with the bowling in the right areas and far fewer extras being conceded. Full credit to the coaching staff and the players for reducing a major area for opposition runs.

Talking of Charl Langeveldt, more teasers on the radio tonight as our new bowler is apparently on his way from Australia. Hmmmm... Kasprowicz? Bichel? Gillespie? McGrath? I wasn't aware that the Aussies could participate as Kolpaks at this stage, but maybe I'm wrong. Any would be worthwhile, but who is to say that the bowler coming from Australia is actually Australian? Could be someone on holiday there for all we know. If he is en route the likelihood is that we will know who it is tomorrow. Another win tomorrow evening and a few of us might even start to dream a little, but let's not get carried away just yet. There's a long way to go, but two wins out of two is a big improvement. Way to go guys!