Roughed up

Northamptonshire 340 for 7 (85 overs). Boje 85, Lucas 4.

The Bears have been badly roughed up this morning with 88 runs from the first 14 overs but Zondeki has just delivered a much needed breakthrough.
He was roughed up a bit too first. He took the new ball and was spanked for three fours in his first over by Crook and 20 runs in a two-over spell. Zondeki then switched ends and immediately bowled Crook who, confidence probably higher than at any stage in his career, essayed a big drive and was bowled for 63 (77 balls, 11 fours).

Partnership of 111 in 23 overs. Lucas came in and promptly clobbered Zondeki to the point boundary.

Northants were 127 for 5 at one stage, of course.