County Championship: Mark Stoneman makes hundred as Surrey draw with Leicestershire

Mark Stoneman

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Mark Stoneman started day four on 59 not out and played some fine shots on his way to a first century of the season
LV= County Championship Group Two, Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester (day four):
Leicestershire 496: Evans 112, Swindells 103, Harris 101; Virdi 6-171
Surrey 324: Stoneman 119, Burns 75; Wright 5-60
Leicestershire (15 pts) drew with Surrey (13 pts)
Scorecard

Mark Stoneman’s century was the highlight of day four as Surrey and Leicestershire played out a draw in a match severely affected by rain.

After no play was possible on Saturday, there were two pitch inspections before the action finally got under way at 14:40 BST with Surrey on 146-0.

Stoneman extended his first-wicket stand with Rory Burns to 164, before the England opener went for 75.

Chris Wright took 5-60 as Surrey were out for 324 in search of quick runs.

A positive result in this game never looked likely with Surrey beginning day four with all 10 wickets intact in their first innings in response to Leicestershire’s…

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