da realsbet： Gloucestershire Gladiators moved up to third in National League DivisionOne on Saturday, with a 51 run victory over the Yorkshire Phoenix
Sean Beynon24-Jun-2000Gloucestershire Gladiators moved up to third in National League DivisionOne on Saturday, with a 51 run victory over the Yorkshire Phoenix. Ian Harveyturned in a marvellous all-round performance, whilst Mike Smith sent downthe match winning spell of the day, as Yorkshire chased after 211.The left-arm quick removed Gary Fellows with the first ball of the innings,trapped leg before. Michael Vaughan struggled 21 balls for his six,. beforehe was brilliantly stumped by Russell, standing up to Smith. Smith’s thirdwicket came from the first ball of his eighth over, Richard Blakey wellcaught by Jack Russell. The damage had been done.Earlier in the day, Ian Harvey had set up the Gloucestershire innings.During his 45 ball 52, he cracked eight boundaries, most of them well timedthrough the leg side. Harvey was well supported by a gutsy Jack Russell, whoscampered for 37. Rob Cunliffe, with 34, set up the innings, crashing theball through the off side. Michael Vaughan picked up four wickets as theGladiators closed on 211.After Smith’s onslaught, there was no way back for Yorkshire. Skipper DavidByas made a solid 38, and Lehman threatened briefly, before he skied onefrom the bowling of Cawdron. Harvey continued his great day, picking up twowickets in two balls, Byas and Middlebrook with slower yorkers. James Averisand Mike Cawdron did their bit, with three and two cheap wickets respectively. It was a marvellous day for the Gladiators.