We're looking to bounce back from our defeat at Sussex, and we do so with reserve overseas man Younis Khan in the line up, Ashwell Prince is out for 2 days, girl! Jimmy Anderson has received his call of duty for England which means Ajmal Shahzad gets his first game of the season.
Lancs XI: Horton, Moore, Proctor, Khan, Brown, Croft, Davies, Hogg, Chapple, Shahzad, Kerrigan.
Warwickshire XI: Chopra, Westwood, Ambrose, Troughton, Evans, Woakes, Barker, Clarke, Porterfield, Wright, Rankin.
We'll have to be on top bowling form against a side with an opener at number 9!
The Match
Warwickshire won the toss and chose to bat.
Warks 1st Inns
Despite their batting depth, we bowled extremely well to reduce them to just 233. They had two men pass fifty, in Evans and Clarke. Kyle and Keggsy took 4 wickets a piece with Ajmal and Glen taking one each. A good start.
Lancs 1st Inns
We started well, hitting 50 from the first ten overs and ending day on on 65-0! Horton (27) was the first man to go, with the score on 77. Moore and Proctor put on another 80 before Proctor fell for 26 with Moore not out on 80, next in, Younis Khan! Khan and Moore both took us past their total and soon after Khan was bowled for 41, Moore still staying strong on 122. It was the 102nd over, Moore was on 192, and a huge six and majestic four took him past 200, we were going strong at 370-3! He fell on 226, but the damage was done! Brown and Croft, yes Croft, both passed 50 and we declared on the 3rd day with a lead of 270! One half well done.
Warks 2nd Inns
Despite having them 220-7, their depth was displayed, as Porterfield and all rounder Keith Barker both made 50's to make sure the game wasn't over by an innings. However when their resistance was halted, they fell quickly to 375 all out. We needed 105 from a session and a half. Kerrigan took 4 wickets once again!
Lancs 1st Inns
Funny game is cricket! They got a bit giddy when they dismissed Moore for 1 and soon after Horton. But Proctor and Khan steadied the ship and took us home with ease!

Result: Lancashire win by 8 wickets.
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