Disciplined, agressive bowling secures Leicestershire division one status

Somerset needed to score at 5 runs per over to win this game but through some disciplined and aggressive bowling from the Leicestershire attack they were always behind the asking rate.

Jimmy Ormond once again was the pick of the bowlers and picked up his first wicket in only the second over of the innings. Bowler edged a ball to second slip to give Darren Maddy an easy catch. The ball previous saw Maddy drop a chance given by Lathwell also at second slip.

It wasn't too long before Lathwell became Ormonds second victim when he followed a wide delivery which found the edge through to the wicket keeper.

At this point Somerset were only scoring at 2 runs per over and the pressure was beginning to show. Burns unable to pierce the in field then set off for a risky single which resulted in a run out.

You felt that as long as Jamie Cox was at the crease there was always a chance for Somerset but when Scott Boswell picked up his prize wicket in only his second over, Somerset's chances of victory were diminishing. He was brilliantly caught by the diving wicket keeper Neil Burns.

Parsons tried to continue the fight and looked in good form. He struck the medium pace of Billy Stelling for a huge six over mid off giving impetous to the innings. However, Stelling fought back by clean bowling Parsons in the 29th over. By this time Somerset's chances were almost gone and continued to lose their wickets consistantly.

Leicestershire thoroughly deserved this win and they now can look forward to playing once again in the top division.