Leicestershire openers drive scoring on rain-affected day against Yorkshire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
On day three of the County Championship match at Scarborough, Leicestershire openers Rishi Patel and Sheridon Gumbs batted through difficult conditions to reach 84-0 in response to Yorkshire's 263 all out. The match faced interruptions due to rain, limiting play to just 31.5 overs. Yorkshire's bowling attack struggled to maintain their line, and Leicestershire's partnership proved resilient despite the bowler-friendly conditions. With the match likely heading for a draw, both teams seek points to avoid relegation.
- •Yorkshire scored 263 all out; Leicestershire 84-0 in response.
- •Patel scored 41 and Gumbs 39 before rain halted play.
- •Yorkshire's George Hill left the field with a knee injury.
- •Match saw over 140 overs lost to weather interruptions.
- •Leicestershire needs points to fend off relegation concerns.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Leics openers blunt Yorks attack on rain-hit day
"Leicestershire openers Rishi Patel and Sheridon Gumbs bat through bowler-friendly conditions on a heavily weather-affected day three against Yorkshire at Scarborough.
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