NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S stated aim for the Bob Willis Trophy was to develop their squad in preparation for a return to Division One of the County Championship next season, so this six-wicket win over Glamorgan ticked more boxes than just a first victory of the campaign.

By Alex Winter

August 22-25, The County Ground, Northampton
Northamptonshire 332 (Thurston 115, de Lange 4-84) & 192-4 (Gay 77*, Thurston 64, Douthwaite 1-30) Glamorgan 259 (Taylor 106, White 4-48, Hutton 4-77) & 261 (de Lange 113, Douthwaite 86, White 4-35)
Northamptonshire won by 6 wickets
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