Hampshire v Leicestershire
Rose Bowl
Close of play: Hampshire 454-7dec, Leicestershire 143 & 0-0.
Leicestershire will resume day three at Southampton in something of a precarious position as they attempt to chase down a 311 run deficit.
James Vince continued his excellent form from day one for Hampshire and reached 148 before being dismissed by Ollie Freckingham.
Sean Ervine (69) and Adam Wheater (57 not-out) also provided good knocks as the home side declared on 454 after achieving the maximum batting bonus points.
The visitors’ reply was woeful as captain Ramnaresh Sarwan top-scored with just 25 and the follow-on was enforced, as the Foxes were all-out for 143.
The away side will attempt to salvage the game when day three starts at 11.00 BST today.
Lancashire v Worcestershire
Old Trafford
Close of play: Worcestershire 334, Lancashire 42-0.
The visitors resumed day two on 227-6 and a positive knock of 74 from captain Daryl Mitchell helped Worcestershire post a score of 334.
Mitchell had struggled with illness the day before but showed no signs of weakness before being dismissed by Glen Chapple.
Luke Proctor finished with figures of 4-58 for Lancashire to ensure the away side slumped from 315-6 to 334 all-out.
The hosts’ opening batsmen will resume day three on 42 at 11.00 BST today.
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