County Championship: Northants v Leicestershire ends in draw

Paul Horton fell one run short of his 23rd first-class century against Northamptonshire

Leicestershire were unable to force victory on the final day of their Division Two match at Northamptonshire, despite Paul Horton's 99.

Resuming on 49-0, already ahead by 171, opener Horton struck 10 fours and one six before falling to spinner Saif Zaib just one run short of a century.

Leicestershire eventually declared on 292-6, setting Northants an unlikely target of 415 off 51 overs.

The hosts reached 118-1 before the two captains agreed on a draw.

Skipper Alex Wakely finished unbeaten on 53, with Rob Newton the only batsman to fall for 22.