Somerset vs Derbyshire, at Taunton, Sep 03 2013 - Cricket Photos

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has seen it all and pretty much done it all during a career spanning more than 20 years. But seldom, if ever, can his efforts have been more gratefully received than than on day four at Taunton

Derbyshire are within believing distance, just about, of claiming a third victory in four matches after another day of high entertainment and, for a time at least, high farce involving Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter.

There was relief and hope for Somerset: relief that their pitch had been given the all-clear following several sessions of close scrutiny, and some hope of a vital backs-to-the-wall victory