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Warwickshire ultimately decided that much as they might have liked to leave Headingley with a win it was the long game that they were really interested in. Thus not losing became the priority that dictated their tactics on the final day

Andrew Gale battled in combative style to repel Warwickshire at Headingley but as Yorkshire's captain narrowly missed out on a century there was a reminder of the disciplinary tightrope he must tread

Tim Bresnan took a five-wicket haul but Ian Westwood's 196 helped Warwickshire to a strong position against the champions

Ian Westwood's willingness to graft for runs made this just about Warwickshire's day, although there were satisfied expressions on the faces of the Yorkshire bowlers after restricting their opponents to 270 runs from 97 overs