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Malik haul puts Leics in command

County Championship D1, Grace Road: (day three, stumps): Leicestershire 432 v Warwickshire 267 & 19-0

Nadeem Malik's five-wicket haul put Leicestershire in control against Warwickshire at Grace Road.

Malik claimed 5-57 as second-placed Warwickshire were forced to follow on after making just 267, 165 runs behind.

Jim Troughton top-scored with a knock of 55 and shared a stand of 103 with Tony Frost before teenager Russell Cobb took his first Championship wicket.

By the close of play the Bears had reached 19-0 but still face a battle to save the game on the final day.


see also
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31 Jul 08 |  Counties
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