In their final Championship match of the season at Hinkley, Somerset Seconds closed the day 328 behind Leicestershire with nine wickets in hand.

The home side batted first and scored 378 for 6 declared with Furnival top scoring with 103. For Somerset Ian Jones took 3 for 88, and Joe Tucker 2 for 55.

By close of play on the first day Somerset had moved on to 50 for 1, with Mark Lathwell unbeaten on 27, and David Roberst, a trialist from Northants on 20 not out. The game continues tomorrow.

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