In a brief update of key events in county cricket, Somerset has made a steady start at lunch, reaching 93-2 with Archie Vaughan impressing with 44 not out. Leicestershire, on the other hand, had a disastrous first innings, collapsing to 98 all out with Ben Cox reaching 50. Sussex and Middlesex are also in control of their matches, with Glamorgan and Gloucestershire struggling at 91-4 and 117-2 respectively.
In Division Two, Leicestershire struggled further, crumbling to 19 for 7 with Ben Coad and Matthew Fisher wreaking havoc. Wickets fell early for various teams, with players like Jack Home and Tom Lammonby losing their wickets. Sussex and Middlesex are leading in their matches against Glamorgan and Gloucestershire, while Northamptonshire and Worcestershire are facing tough battles against Derbyshire and Warwickshire.
Shakib Al Hasan, Surrey’s one-off overseas star, has bowled nine overs without success on a cloudy morning, as Somerset reached 75 for 2. With rain affecting some matches, the county cricket season is in full swing with exciting matches and standout performances. The fight for promotion in Division Two is heating up, with Sussex and Middlesex leading the pack.
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