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- Updated: May 28, 2016
Northamptonshire 376 for 5 (Duckett 189, Newton 75, Bopara 4-64) v Essex Scorecard
Ben Duckett’s 189 saw Northamptonshire dominate the opening day against Essex at Wanatge Road. Duckett’s second century of the season moved Northants to 376 for 5 by the close.
Duckett followed up his 282 not out in the opening match against Sussex with a 255-ball stay here as Essex toiled having declined the toss and elected to bowl, although three wickets in eight balls from Ravi Bopara late in the day with the second new ball gave them some respectability.
Duckett brought up his eighth first-class hundred midway through the afternoon session, from 138 balls with 18 fours. Having gone to three figures he opened his shoulders against Tom Westley’s offspin – swinging him over long-on for six before rocking back to cut the next ball for four. A second four followed over mid-on in the next over. He took tea 138 not out.
After the break he moved past 150 in 200 balls and against the second …
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