Ben Aitchison took his score to an unbeaten 43 as his team reached 216 all out, a lead of 130 runs. Then Rory Haydon took 3-38 to end with match figures of 8-55, while Academy off-spinning all rounder Joe Hawkins, just 18, took 3-43.
Leicestershire were in all sorts of trouble at 63-4, but George Maddy (43) and Scotland under-19 international Jamie Dunk (88) at least forced Derbyshire to bat again.
With 98 needed to win, Will Tarrant led off with a flurry of boundaries, unbeaten on 33 as Derbyshire closed on 39-0.
It has so far been an exceptional performance from a very young side.
Our 2nd XI have been in terrific form with several outstanding performances. Who are you most impressed with Steve and who do you think should be offered contracts?
ReplyDeleteAitchison, if he stays fit, Tarrant I would hope, as he is doing little wrong. Rory Haydon is putting himself in the frame but it depends how many rookie contracts we can afford. Basra looks a talent and has scored a lot of runs around the counties, but I would like to see him convert more 50s into tons. That will make all the difference, as the next step is the biggest of all
DeleteThanks Steve. I was thinking of making a special journey to Belper tomorrow but our team have been so much in command that it won't be worth it!
DeleteIt would be short and hopefully sweet!
DeleteIt is a lovely ground to watch cricket and I recall a lovely couple of hours sat on the bench across from the pavilion, talking to some former county players on a hot day. A delightful way to spend an afternoon!
Sounds lovely. I hope we play there again in perfect weather.
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