Warwickshire win as rookie Dagnall strikes

Rookie seamer Charlie Dagnall overshadowed Allan Donald's farewell appearance in Birmingham to keep Warwickshire's hopes of winning promotion from the National League division two. Dagnall took 4 for 34 against Derbyshire to ensure a 44-run win at Edgbaston. Warwickshire batted first and scored 233 runs for 8 wickets in 45 overs. In reply, Derbyshire made 189 all out in 43 overs.

Dagnall was recalled in this game as Ed Giddins was injured and Greame Welch was not selected following his request to be released from his contract. Dagnall, who worked as a presenter on a cable television shopping channel, was in the spotlight as Warwicks recorded their first home win since May 31.

Dagnall dismissed Matthew Cassar (5), Rob Bailey (6) and Mathew Dowman (6) in his first spell and came back to dismiss Michael Di Venuto (84) in his second. Di Venuto and Steve Stubbings put on a stand of 106 in 22 overs for the fourth wicket. Then Derbyshire lost their last seven wickets for 43 runs. Ashley Giles took 3 for 45 while Donald took the last wicket of Kevin Dean (8).

Warwickshire's score of 233 for 8 was achieved mainly due to the sixth wicket partnership of 78 between Michael Powell (41) and Dougie Brown (36).

Donald was applauded to and from the wicket in his final innings at Edgbaston. He contributed an unbeaten four. At tea, he was presented with a silver salver to mark his 11 years' service to Warwickshire.