Derbyshire v Kent: Charlie Shreck five-for has hosts in trouble

3 August 2012

County Championship Division Two, Derby

Close, day one: Kent 265 & 93-3, Derbyshire 132

Kent 5pts, Derbyshire 3pts

Kent fast bowler Charlie Shreck claimed a five-wicket haul to leave Division Two leaders Derbyshire in trouble.

After Kent moved on from their overnight 238-8 to be bowled out for 265, Shreck took 5-41 as Derbyshire were skittled for just 132.

At 51-6, the home side were even in danger of following on until tail ender David Wainwright's unbeaten 29.

Kent then moved on to 93-3 second time around, Rob Key finishing unbeaten on 65 to earn a healthy 226-run lead.

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