SCOTT CURRIE’S valiant maiden first-class century proved in vain despite helping to stage a remarkable Leicestershire fightback as Northamptonshire completed back-to-back firstclass victories for the first time in five years to the day.
Sent in as nightwatcher, Currie kept his calm as Leicestershire lost three early wickets on the third morning, slumping to 92-7, still 88 runs behind. The arrival of Tom Scriven (48 off 66 balls) heralded a complete change of approach though as he and Currie wrestled back the initiative in an attacking partnership of 101 in 21 overs either side ...