Warwickshire v Derbyshire day 1

Derbyshire 189 (Critchley 64, Reece 63, Norwell 5-32)

Warwickshire 13-1

A fine spell of bowling by Liam Norwell, slightly tarnished by overly enthusiastic appealing, was the difference between the two sides on day one at Edgbaston.

Norwell, with support from Oliver Hannon-Dalby removed the first three Derbyshire batsmen for ducks. Godleman got a second ball he would have struggled with in high summer and peak form, Dal looked correct but left a gap, while du Plooy assayed a leave but dragged on.

Madsen helped Reece bring up the fifty, but was well caught at slip to one that bounced, which brought in Critchley and the best spell of the day for Derbyshire.

He and the excellent, phlegmatic Reece put on the best stand of the innings, before the return of Norwell did for both. Luis showed good technique and concentration, while Critchley, as he often does, looked on a different wicket to the others at times.

He was becalmed after reaching a sumptuous fifty and was out soon after Reece, another held in the excellent slip cordon. Warwickshire held their catches well on a cold day, which is no mean feat. 

There was a somewhat disappointing end to the innings after Reece and Critchley batted so well. Only a few lusty blows from FHP were noteworthy thereafter, before he gave his wicket away to a loose shot, though Aitchison and Conners battled towards, but fell short of a batting point, the innings closing at 189.

There was time for Conners to remove Will Rhodes with his second ball, before bad light ended play early, with the hosts 13-1.

There's a big first session tomorrow.