Gloucestershire complete comfortable victory over Yorkshire

Gloucestershire Gladiators moved up to third in National League Division One on Saturday, with a 51 run victory over the Yorkshire Phoenix. Ian Harvey turned in a marvellous all-round performance, whilst Mike Smith sent down the match winning spell of the day, as Yorkshire chased after 211.

The left-arm quick removed Gary Fellows with the first ball of the innings, trapped leg before. Michael Vaughan struggled 21 balls for his six,. before he was brilliantly stumped by Russell, standing up to Smith. Smith's third wicket came from the first ball of his eighth over, Richard Blakey well caught by Jack Russell. The damage had been done.

Earlier in the day, Ian Harvey had set up the Gloucestershire innings. During his 45 ball 52, he cracked eight boundaries, most of them well timed through the leg side. Harvey was well supported by a gutsy Jack Russell, who scampered for 37. Rob Cunliffe, with 34, set up the innings, crashing the ball through the off side. Michael Vaughan picked up four wickets as the Gladiators closed on 211.

After Smith's onslaught, there was no way back for Yorkshire. Skipper David Byas made a solid 38, and Lehman threatened briefly, before he skied one from the bowling of Cawdron. Harvey continued his great day, picking up two wickets in two balls, Byas and Middlebrook with slower yorkers. James Averis and Mike Cawdron did their bit, with three and two cheap wickets respectively. It was a marvellous day for the Gladiators.