I'll be very happy if we can get that win - Brathwaite

18 Sep 2019 | Cricket

Glamorgan finished day three of their Specsavers County Championship clash needing eight wickets to ensure victory against Leicestershire, in the final game at Sophia Gardens for 2019.

Kraigg Brathwite hit a maiden century for Glamorgan as the side were able to declare on 251/5, setting a stiff total of 424 for the visitors who finished the day on 32/2 thanks to Lukas Carey's new ball burst.

“We were ahead," said Brathwaite. "So we know what target to achieve and I just had to make sure I went out and did that.

“They bowled very well, and hit a very good length, so it wasn’t easy but as time went on it got just a little easier."

Brathwaite was joined by his skipper Chris Cooke, whose 43 from just 39 balls helped power Glamorgan into a commanding position before Brathwaite completed his century from 189 balls, with 12 fours and a six.

“He came out and did a good job, gave us some momentum into our fielding.

“We went over by a couple of minutes [for the imminent declaration] but it was just about on time, so I’m thankful for that opportunity and thankful we got a couple of wickets late on, that makes it easier tomorrow.

“It would be amazing feeling to win. I came over looking to do a job and set a platform for the other guys so I’ll be very happy if we can get a win from that.

“These guys are amazing. they’ve welcomed me so well and it feels like family, so I was able to come in and do my normal stuff - bat long and score runs, and hopefully I can do that at Durham as well.

 

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