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Northamptonshire skipper Luke Procter believes his side stand a good chance ahead of a tense final day at Bristol tomorrow. (Photograph: Peter Short)

Procter optimistic as Northants chase 249 against Gloucestershire in Bristol thriller

Rothesay County Championship – Day Three: Gloucestershire 154 & 221, Northamptonshire 127 and 144-5. Northamptonshire need 105 more runs to win at the Seat...

17.05.26, 21:28 Updated 18.05.26, 14:55

Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore

Northamptonshire’s captain Luke Procter believes his side are in with a good chance going into the final day of their Rothesay County Championship clash with Gloucestershire at Bristol.

The match is tantalisingly poised with Northamptonshire on 144 for five, still needing another 105 to win on a pitch which is still offering plenty for the bowlers, although conditions have eased after a chaotic second day.

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Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.

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