As I wrote last night, a good work out for both sides, with South Africa not unduly worried by Derbyshire's secnd string attack and Derbyshire replying well through Wayne Madsen and Usman Khawaja. Both have a lot to prove in this game and we can expect more of the same tomorrow, assuming batting conditions remain favourable.
The best news of the day came from Essex's game against Kent, where the latter went down to a second successive defeat. Derbyshire are now 26 points clear of the three nearest chasing counties with a match in hand, a wonderful position to be in as we approach the business end of the season.
I fully expect Yorkshire to prepare a result pitch at Headingley, as they cannot afford to not win the game. A draw would suit us just fine, but a win would, for me, come close to sealing a promotion place if not, at that stage, the title.
Yorkshire will be missing Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow (both playing form England Lions v Australia A in the second unofficial Test) and Derbyshire need have no fears going into this massive match - which I will preview in due course.
For now - sleep well. Sorry about the late blog tonight, but we drove back late from Blackpool this evening so it's time for bed chez Peakfan right now.
Until the next time - tomorrow!
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