Match Report – YORKS vs LEICS 4th Match, April 05 – 08, 2024
Leicestershire 164 for 5 (Harris 56, Hill 3-25)) vs YorkshireSeamer George Hill claimed three key wickets, including Australian opener Marcus Harris for 56, as Yorkshire had the better of a shortened opening day of the Vitality County Championship season against Leicestershire at Headingley.Heavy overnight rain meant a wet outfield and a delayed start until 3.40pm, with Division Two title favourites Yorkshire opting to bowl upon winning the toss.The Foxes, led by fringe Test left-hander Harris, started brightly as they reached 89 for 1. But skilful Hill set about changing the course of proceedings and left the close of play score at 164 for 5 from 46 overs. Hill finished the day with three for 25 from nine overs, while Matt Milnes and left-arm spinner Dan Moriarty also struck.Harris was s...