Dom Goodman’s Maiden Five-For Sparks Gloucestershire Comeback Against Leicestershire

Dom Goodman’s Maiden Five-For Sparks Gloucestershire Comeback Against Leicestershire

Young pacer Dom Goodman delivered a sensational maiden five-wicket haul to lead a spirited Gloucestershire fightback on day two of their County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire at the Seat Unique Stadium. His efforts helped the hosts seize momentum in what remains a tightly poised contest.

With Leicestershire appearing in control at 200 for 5 in reply to Gloucestershire’s 252, Goodman’s inspired afternoon spell turned the tide. The 24-year-old finished with figures of 5 for 54 in 20 impressive overs, restricting the visitors to a slender first-innings lead of just 10 runs as they were bowled out for 262.

Earlier in the day, Leicestershire's batters had weathered a probing morning session. Resuming on 91 for 4, Lewis Hill and Ian Holland managed to fend off a fiery new-ball assault from Goodman and Ajeet Singh Dale, despite a series of close calls. Hill brought up his half-century off 96 deliveries, but was eventually dismissed for 55 after edging to second slip — one of Goodman’s three wickets in the session.

Holland continued his resistance, reaching a gritty 52, but was trapped lbw by Goodman shortly after lunch. The Gloucestershire pacer then produced a peach to bowl Logan van Beek, completing a memorable five-wicket milestone and reducing Leicestershire to 206 for 7.

The visitors’ innings further unraveled when Ben Cox, who had been building a useful partnership, was struck in the ribs and forced to retire hurt. Though he bravely returned to notch a fighting 53, wickets tumbled at the other end, with Shaw, Charlesworth, and Singh Dale chipping in to clean up the tail.

Gloucestershire began their second innings trailing by 10 but ended the day 88 for 2, leading by 78. Ben Charlesworth fell early, edging behind to stand-in keeper Peter Handscomb off Holland, while Ollie Price added 43 before falling late in the day to the same bowler.

Captain Cameron Bancroft held firm, remaining unbeaten on 36 at stumps, setting up an intriguing third day in a match that continues to swing with every session.

With the match evenly poised, Leicestershire will be hoping their late breakthrough can stall Gloucestershire’s progress, but with Bancroft settled and the pitch still offering something for the bowlers, all outcomes remain on the table.

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