Batting first, Derbyshire made 140-5 in their 20 overs, with Clarke making 37, Hall an unbeaten 29 and Hawkins 21.
Leicestershire struggled in reply, especially when Hawkins, bowling off spin and Abrar, slow left arm, came into the attack. Hawkins bowled his four overs straight through and returned the outstanding figures of 4-14, not conceding a boundary. Having batted breezily earlier, he looks one to watch.
So too does Abrar. He played some delightful strokes opening the batting and kept tight lines with the ball. There is much to like in such a player. He also effected a smart run out, picking up quickly and running in to remove the bails, rather than risk a throw. He finished with 3-19 in his four overs, as Leicestershire were all out for 89.
Wicket keeper Dunlop kept well and took two stumpings, while the fielding was keen, with two run outs.
It was very enjoyable to watch and Daryn Smit seems to be doing a very good job with these youngsters.
It's really good to hear such positive news about the youngsters especially when the first team are struggling. If one or two of these guys can continue to do well it augers well for the future.
ReplyDeleteGood to read this, Steve. In recent years our stock of Academy players seems to have dried up completely so perhaps these young guys can step up.
ReplyDeleteProvided we have a Coach at the time who will select them!
DeleteYeah, that's it Steve. There's a lot of work between 'talented under 18' and first team county cricketer. But if some of these boys develop, we should have some decent talent in a few years time.
DeleteHawkins bowled nicely in the 2nd XI T20 against Yorkshire too. Dave
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