Gloucestershire's Strong Start After Lancashire Sets 450 in County Championship Clash

Gloucestershire responds strongly to Lancashire's 450 in a thrilling County Championship match at Old Trafford, with key performances from Ollie Price and Miles Hammond.

Day Two Highlights at Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire set a formidable first-innings total of 450, thanks to a standout performance by Marcus Harris who scored 167. Ajeet Singh Dale was the pick of the bowlers for Gloucestershire, taking 3-67. In response, Gloucestershire ended the day at 184-2, trailing by 266 runs.

Key Performances

  • Miles Hammond and Ollie Price both notched up fifties, putting on an unbroken 110-run partnership for the third wicket. Hammond remained unbeaten on 57, while Price was not out on 54.

Match Dynamics

The match is evenly poised with two days remaining. The pitch at Old Trafford has been favorable for batting, with only seven wickets falling across 94 overs on the second day. Gloucestershire showed resilience, especially after the early loss of Cameron Bancroft and Ben Charlesworth.

Notable Moments

  • Harris was dismissed early in the morning session, adding only two runs to his overnight score.
  • Luke Wells was lbw for 38, just after hitting a six, leaving Lancashire to settle for three batting points.
  • Tom Hartley and Tom Bailey added crucial runs before Lancashire's innings concluded at 450.

Evening Session Dominance

Gloucestershire dominated the evening session, with Hammond and Price batting resolutely. Price's front foot drive through wide mid-off was a highlight, symbolizing Gloucestershire's strong finish to the day.

Lancashire will look to break this partnership early on day three to regain control, while Gloucestershire aims to continue their strong batting display.

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