OBrien Wants First Innings Lead

19 Apr 2016 | Cricket
Leicestershire\'s Niall O\'Brien is targeting a first innings lead after his knock of 93 brought the visitors into the game on Day Two of this Specsavers County Championship match.

O'Brien top scored as Leicestershire compiled 297/6 in reply to Glamorgan's 348 all out.

And O'Brien says the game is still fairly level, but wants his lower order to push on in the morning.

He said: "In the context of the game it's put us in a good position, but it's pretty even-stevens at the moment."

O'Brien's 93 came off 134 balls including 12 fours, before he was caught behind by Mark Wallace off the bowling of Graham Wagg.

He added: "I got a good start and then Glamorgan started to bowl better. The wicket is pretty good so I think there's more runs to be scored. But I'm sure runs won't be as easy to score second time around.

"Any lead is important but a small lead of 30 to 40 might be crucial. Hopefully Ben Raine and Wayne White can take it on in the morning."

White (41*) and Raine (8*) will resume Leicestershire's innings at 11am today at The SSE SWALEC.