| LV= County Championship Division Two, Headingley (day 4) |
| Worcestershire 389: D’Oliveira 103, Kashif Ali 93; Bess 3-55 & 232-2 dec: Libby 109*, Haynes 113* |
| Yorkshire 262-6 dec: Hill 52, Revis 51*, Bess 48* & 363-4: Masood 123, Wharton 89, Lyth 51 |
| Yorkshire (20 pts) beat Worcestershire (5 pts) by six wickets |
| Match scorecard |
Shan Masood’s sensible 123 gave Yorkshire a cheerful ending to a different troublesome season as they chased a remaining day goal of 360 to beat promoted Worcestershire at Headingley and keep away from ending backside of the County Championship for less than the second time of their historical past.
Yorkshire’s fourth highest profitable run chase was achieved with consolation, by six wickets with three overs of the allotted 70 remaining.
With the sport meandering forward of day 4, either side opted to contrive a end, with Yorkshire risking the draw which might elevate them off the underside of Division Two.
Because it was, they had been capable of obtain that by going for broke as captain Masood hit 15 fours in 131 balls.
Worcestershire superior their second innings from their in a single day 18-2, and a lead of 127, to 262-2 declared inside the primary 70 minutes of playas Jake Libby benefitted towards declaration bowling to complete 109 not out and Jack Haynes unbeaten on 113 in his remaining innings for the membership.
James Wharton was a kind of bowlers, however he later helped Masood steer the run chase with three sixes in a tremendous profession greatest 89 because the third-wicket pair shared 164 both facet of tea.
Jonny Tattersall later hit the successful runs to complete 44 not out.
This was only a minor blot on Worcestershire’s copybook having earned promotion on day two, and they need to be applauded for his or her willingness to partake in establishing the sport.
Yorkshire misplaced opener Fin Bean, sharply caught and bowled by Dillon Pennington, for 11 simply earlier than lunch.
Pennington, enjoying his final recreation for the Pears earlier than transferring to Nottinghamshire, prevented 21-year-old Bean from reaching 1,000 Championship runs in a formidable breakthrough yr as he fell simply 17 brief.
However Adam Lyth (51) did attain the milestone, getting the 32 he wanted to succeed in his 1,000 for the season for the fourth time in his profession.
He shared 88 both facet of lunch with second-wicket companion Masood, solely to fall caught at midwicket off a miscue towards left-arm spinner Josh Baker.
Captain Masood batted in dreamy vogue, reaching his fifty off 57 balls earlier than tea and his second hundred for the county off 107 balls afterwards.
Yorkshire cruised by means of the ultimate session. At 237-2, they took the goal to 123 from the ultimate 20 overs. By that point, Wharton had reached his fifty off 71 balls.
Baker bowled Wharton and had Masood caught at deep midwicket in fast succession, leaving 81 wanted inside 14 overs.
However George Hill (38 not out) and Tattersall (44 not out) maintained the intent and shared an unbroken 84 for the fifth wicket.
For Yorkshire, issues labored out effectively as they averted ending backside for the primary time since 1983.
Yorkshire coach Ottis Gibson:
“I’ve received to thank the Worcester boys. We went to them with an concept about attempting to create a state of affairs the place the sport does not peter out prefer it may have achieved. They went together with that, we performed very well and chased it down.
“There’s been highs and lows all through the season, however to complete on a excessive is sweet for the gamers within the dressing but additionally, I think, for the followers as effectively.
“Once we received the 48-point deduction, we sat down and mentioned, ‘Let’s not attempt to end on the underside of the desk’. The choice to pressure some aggressive cricket was a part of that cause.
“Had Gloucester misplaced and us drawn, we may have overtaken them. However we wished to play optimistic cricket. There’s lots of satisfaction not ending backside of the desk, for certain.”
Yorkshire opener Adam Lyth:
“It is a proud second for me and a pleasant little milestone to tick off. However even when I hadn’t get these runs, it will nonetheless have been an excellent pink ball season for me.
“I really feel for Beany as a result of he deserved these additional 17 runs. He is performed so effectively this yr. I do know he is upset, however when he seems again on it in a couple of days he has cemented his place on this crew and must be very happy with the best way he is performed.
“We have struck up a pleasant little partnership on the high of the order. We have scored over 2,000 runs collectively, which is the second highest opening partnership within the county season.
Worcestershire vice-captain Jake Libby:
“We are able to take that defeat. It has been a protracted season, and that was a protracted day. Just a few lads are a bit drained. However, finally, we’re ecstatic and rightly so after what’s been a implausible yr for us.
“The sport was going nowhere, and it made it entertaining. It was a great batting pitch, and honest play to Yorkshire. They batted very well.
“There have been negotiations available, but it surely labored out fairly effectively. We weren’t fairly on it if we’re being trustworthy, however that is comprehensible.
“I am happy personally with how my yr’s gone (1,153 runs for the season in Championship). I’ve managed to remain constant.
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