Andersson and Reece pile on the runs as Derbyshire take control
04.04.26, 18:59 Updated 04.04.26, 18:59 4 Minute Read
Paul Fisher
Derbyshire dominated the morning proceedings, as they had done the whole previous day. Andersson brought up his maiden first-class double-hundred from 233 deliveries. He was accompanied by Reece and later Anuj Dal to help Derbyshire post over 600 for the sixth time in their history and in consecutive innings.
Reece scored his hundred off 152 balls before chipping Brett D’Oliveira to mid-on to end a fine knock following some tepid bowling from the Worcestershire seamers. Andersson added only one run post-lunch for a career best 228 and the question was, when would Derbyshire declare?
The decision to carry on after Dal had been bowled by Tom Taylor was a curious one, especially when Ben Aitchison was clonked on the head by a rising delivery from Adam Finch. With Zak Chappell clubbing a run-a-ball 33, stand-in skipper Harry Came, called the batsmen in after Aitchison’s dismissal. It was the right move, sparing the Derbyshire fans' nerves, trying to observe Muhammed Abbas’ batting skills.
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Paul Fisher My name is Paul Fisher, I'm a freelance writer, broadcaster and commentator. I have been in the media industry since 2010 and have worked for a variety of companies including BBC Local Radio, Spotlight Sports Group, bet365, plus many others.