Yorkshire’s promotion hopes remain alive after a dominant display against Leicestershire in their Vitality County Championship match. Despite rain washing out over half of the second day, Yorkshire posted a formidable 379, thanks to centuries from captain Jonny Tattersall (126) and pace bowler Matthew Fisher (88).
Leicestershire’s hopes of limiting Yorkshire’s lead were dashed by the ninth-wicket partnership between Tattersall and Fisher, who added 138 runs in an hour and a half. England wrist spinner Rehan Ahmed eventually broke the stand, dismissing Tattersall for 126.
The pitch offered less assistance to the bowlers on day two, allowing Fisher to post his maiden first-class half-century for Yorkshire. The visitors secured three batting bonus points, which could prove crucial in their bid for promotion.
Leicestershire’s second innings got off to a shaky start, with Fisher claiming both wickets to leave them trailing by 246 runs. Opener Rishi Patel was dismissed for 10, while Ian Holland was caught at first slip.
Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson believes that one win from their final three Division Two matches will be enough to secure a top-two finish. With two full days remaining, they will be confident of turning their strong position into a victory.
