Seconds win back to back matches v Yorkshire

There were two fine wins by the county second team, featuring a number of Academy players, against Yorkshire at Queen's Park today. Alex Thomson skippered the side, but was the only senior staff member in the eleven. 

In the first game we made 182-7, with former Essex man Kishen Velani making an excellent 81 from 42 balls and ex-Sussex Harry Finch making 54. Wharton took a hat trick for Yorkshire, but it was a stiff task. 

They never got close, despite 38 from Harry Duke and 34 from Will Fraine. They were all out for 132, with Watson and Shaikh each taking three wickets. 

In the second, Yorkshire opted to bat but were restricted to 138-5 in their 20 overs. Derbyshire strolled to victory with over two overs to spare, with Harry Finch unbeaten on 52, Archie Harrison unbeaten on 30, having earlier taken 1-24.

A good day all round, with good academy performances and excellent efforts by the two trialists.