Jimmy Maher scored his second consecutive CricInfo Championship century as Glamorgan's top order put Northamptonshire's bowling to the sword at Cardiff today.

The Welsh county finished the first day on 370-3 in their first innings thanks to 150 for Maher – his highest score for Glamorgan – and useful contributions from the rest of the top order.

After winning an important toss Maher laid a solid foundation with Steve James of 114 in 32 overs before the captain mis-timed a pull to mid-on from the last ball of the morning session.

It was the pair's second opening partnership of more than three figures after recording an unbroken stand of 203 against Kent at Maidstone when Maher scored 123.

After lunch the Australian opener and Matthew Maynard added 151 in 30 overs for the second wicket during which Maher went to his century off 152 balls with 14 fours.

Just before tea Maynard, who was looking well set for his first 100 of the summer, drove straight at point to leave Glamorgan 265-2. Maher went on to complete his 150 from 218 balls with a six and 21 fours.

But five balls after tea Maher offered a catch to mid-off off Tony Penberthy to end an entertaining innings that came off 223 balls and included one six and 18 fours.

From 290-3 Mike Powell and Adrian Dale did a useful job in building on an excellent start, adding 80 in taking their side to a fourth batting point by the close.

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