Although wet (and snowy) weather won out in Derby after 138 overs were lost, Glamorgan\'s players would have taken heart from a positive draw with some fine individual displays. Here are four things we learned from the result.
Hogan Has Still Got It
The Aussie paceman finished his stint down under with an eight-wicket haul from his final match and though he only took one wicket in the defeat to Leicestershire, he finished with figures of 4/74 in Derbyshire's first innings – including the prize scalps of New Zealander Hamish Rutherford and dangerman Chesney Hughes. It proved that Hogan is an expert at hitting an awkward line and length and his tireless bowling is a crucial part of Glamorgan's lineup.
Bragging Rights
Both captain Jacques Rudolph and Head Coach Robert Croft spoke about the need for batsmen to turn 40s and 50s into big scores in the aftermath of the Leicestershire and Will Bragg responded to their calls. His career-best 129 was the anchor on which Glamorgan's total of 377 was built, earning the Welsh county four batting points en route to a 12-point draw. Hopefully's Bragg's century can be the first of many for Glamorgan's batsmen this season.
Spin It To Win It
After opting for an all-seam attack against Leicestershire, Glamorgan recalled off-spinner Andrew Salter for this match and he delivered. Salter got rid of Wayne Madsen on 97, sparking a first innings Derbyshire collapse that saw the hosts slump from 241/4 to 289/9. Salter managed to extract turn and bounce from a competitive surface at Derby, proving his selection was merited.
Last Wicket Stands
Both Glamorgan and Derbyshire enjoyed healthy 10th-wicket partnerships in their innings, which ultimately ensured neither side lost the game (along with the weather). Andrew Salter and Timm van der Gugten put on 63 for the final wicket in Glamorgan's first innings, propelling the visitors from 314/9 to 377 allout. Then, ex-Glamorgan man Andy Carter joined Tom Poynton to add 56 for the last Derbyshire wicket. It proves the benefit of having a tail that wags.