Leicestershire, having been put in to bat, made good progress as openers Robert Cunliffe and Ian Flanagan put on 162 for the first wicket off 34 overs. Richard Howitt applied the brakes , taking 3 quick wickets which helped to restrict the home side to 245.

MCCA made a slow start to their innings against some accurate seam bowling. The tempo increased when Richard Howitt came to the crease. He batted in assured style scoring an excellent 85 and in partnerships with Andrew Hall (21) and wicketkeeper Nick Wilton (33) kept the Minors in the hunt. When Howitt sliced a drive to cover and Wilton was run out the target proved just beyond reach.

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