• Leach takes four wickets in 13 balls against Warwickshire,
• Notts’ Harry Gurney worsens Hampshire’s safety chances with three wicketsA remarkable spell of bowling from their spinner Jack Leach ensured Somerset picked up the seven points required for their Division One survival. Leach took four wickets in 13 balls without conceding a run as Warwickshire lost five wickets without adding to their score.
Earlier, Leach had shared a 61-run 10th-wicket partnership that gave Somerset a fifth batting bonus point after they lost four for 17 in 16 balls at the start of day two. James Hildreth fell without adding to his overnight 118. With Warwickshire cruising in response Leach bowled Ian Westwood with the score on 88. When Alfonso Thomas pinned Ian Bell LBW to make it 105 for two Leach picked up four more without the score advancing to secure a first, or then moment bowling point and safety. Warwickshire stemmed the flow to shut on 180 for seven.
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Source: theguardian.com