Agonising Poonia

Warwickshire 116 for 2 (35 overs). Bell 78, Trott 0.

The second-wicket stand reached 100 then, next ball, Poonia essayed a slog-sweep at North and fell lbw for 26 from 93 balls. He had showed real patience and a determination to seize the chance to make serious runs here and batted very solidly so to perish in such wild fashion can only be agonising.

Bell is slowing up as the close of play looms. He looks in a mood to see it through tonight and go for a big 'un tomorrow.

I'm going for a big 'un at close of play. Had a chicken dhansak last night.