Ahmed and Kelly lead Leicestershire against Yorkshire in County Championship

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Ahmed and Kelly lead Leicestershire against Yorkshire in County Championship
Summary

Leicestershire holds a strong position against Yorkshire at Uptonsteel Grace Road after two days of play in the Rothesay County Championship. Rehan Ahmed scored 128 and Nick Kelly added 121, helping Leicestershire post 453 in their first innings. Yorkshire responded with 185 and ended the second day at 32-2 in their second innings, still trailing by 236 runs. Leicestershire aims for their first victory since promotion to Division One following a challenging start to the season. The home side's batsmen built a significant partnership, while Yorkshire's spinners struggled to contain the opposition despite Dan Moriarty’s standout figures of 4-85.

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  • Leicestershire scores 453 in their first innings.
  • Yorkshire trails by 236 runs at 32-2.
  • Ahmed and Kelly put together a vital fourth-wicket partnership of 160.
  • Moriarty takes 4 wickets for Yorkshire despite struggles.
  • Leicestershire aiming to avoid relegation with a win.
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  • 6:39 PMYahoo SportsAhmed & Kelly put Leics in charge over Yorkshire
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Centuries by Rehan Ahmed and Nick Kelly put Leicestershire in a dominant position after two days against Yorkshire.

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