County Championship: Glamorgan shut in on win over Leicestershire

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Australia bowler Michael Neser took three wickets as Leicestershire’s bowlers struggled to build a sufficient lead
LV= County Championship Division Two, Sophia Gardens Cardiff (day three)
Leicestershire 320: Patel 87; Labuschagne 3-65 & 158-7: Azad 58; Neser 3-36
Glamorgan 437: Carlson 91, Northeast 84; Wright 3-83
Leicestershire (5 pts) lead Glamorgan (7 pts) by 41 runs with three wickets remaining
Scorecard

Glamorgan edged closer to victory as Leicestershire managed a lead of just 41 with three wickets remaining in their second innings.

James Weighell struck with the last ball of the day as the visitors limped to 158-7 at the close of play.

Harry Swindells was bowled leaving a straight delivery in the last scheduled over having fought hard for his 20.

Australian Michael Neser led Glamorgan’s bowling attack with 3-36.

Leicestershire’s innings began in equally disappointing fashion as they slipped to 15-2 before they were rescued by a stand of 66 between Azad and Louis Kimber.

Opener Hassan Azad…

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