Warwicks Hit Rock Bottom

Last updated : 02 September 2007 By Covsupport


Warwickshire appearing to be heading for relegation from the Pro40 League Division One after defeat to bottom side Northamptonshire this afternoon.

At the County Ground in Northampton,Warwicks batted first and made 230-8 in their forty overs with Ant Botha making his debut after signing from Derbyshire.

Top scorer for The Bears was Jon Trott with 41. Sangakkara and Tim Ambrose both made 39 with Carter,Westwood and James both making scores in the twenties.

Northamptonshire then batted against Warwickshire who used seven bowlers. They were 34-2 at one stage but a knock of 74 not out from Boje and Wessels (50) and Sales (58),who were both victims of Botha was enough to give Northants a six wicket victory and lift them above Warwickshire in the table.

In the County Championship,Warwicks may retain their Division One status following the relegation of Worcestershire today.

Coventry kid Ian Bell made 44 as England chased a total of 325 in the latest One Day International at Headingly. With rain affecting the game. England were 242-8 after 39 overs and ended up being beaten by 38 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method.