Monday, 15 July 2013

Lancashire Vs. Glamorgan LVCC day one.


Goodwin century frustrates Lancashire.

On a beautiful day for batting the toss proved to be vital and Glamorgan took full advantage, closing on a mighty 315-3. 

Murray Goodwin stood out on the first day, reaching his 70th first class century and closing unbeaten on 138.

The ex-Sussex batsman was also supported by Jim Allenby (68*) who shared an unbeaten fourth-wicket stand worth 130 in a wicket less evening session.

It became clear from an early stage that the bowlers were facing a long day in the field, but Lancashire managed to find a breakthrough at 43-1 when William Bragg was caught by Ashwell Prince, to give Simon Kerrigan a much-needed wicket.

In light of Stephen Parry’s injury, Arron Lilley was given a first-class debut, after the spinner had hit the ground running in the t20 format of the game, but he, like many of the hosts bowler’s, had a tiring and indifferent day.

Gareth Rees and Goodwin reached the 50 partnership shortly before the lunch interval and the former cruised to fifty from 97 balls, as the visitors made 108-1 in the first session.

Soon after the interval Lancashire made their second breakthrough, only to be informed that Kyle Hogg had overstepped for a no ball. Fortunately though Rees (58) edged once more to Andrea Agathangelou and Glamorgan were now 120-2.

Goodwin now took charge of the innings, passing fifty in 84 balls, hitting 10 fours in the process. The Welsh side made yet another 50 partnership, as Chris Cooke (23) accompanied Goodwin in a 65-run stand, before the former gifted his wicket to Simon Kerrigan (2-114).

After this late wicket in the afternoon session, Lancashire would not find any further respite, as the former Leicestershire all-rounder successfully faced-out the hosts efforts until close of play alongside Goodwin.

Goodwin reached three figures from 178 deliveries, in a session filled with milestones, none of which applied to Lancashire. Allenby raced to the fastest fifty of the match so far (74 balls) and the century partnership between these two capped-off a tough day for Lancashire, who will be hoping for similar fortunes when they come to bat. 

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