Glamorgan's World-Record Chase Ends in Thrilling Tie

Glamorgan's valiant pursuit of a world-record run chase ended in a thrilling tie against Gloucestershire in a captivating Vitality County Championship Second Division match at Cheltenham.

Set a daunting target of 593, Glamorgan's hopes rested on skipper Sam Northeast and overseas star Marnus Labuschagne. The pair forged a 153-run partnership, with Northeast reaching his century and Labuschagne falling just short of his.

Despite the loss of Labuschagne, Glamorgan remained determined. Chris Cooke and Northeast extended the partnership, with Northeast reaching his 150 and setting a new record for the highest fourth innings score in English first-class cricket.

As the tension mounted, Gloucestershire's bowlers fought back. Matt Taylor dismissed Northeast, and Ajeet Singh Dale removed Tim van der Gugten. With 32 runs still needed, Mason Crane and Tom Gorvin came together.

Gorvin departed, but Crane remained resolute. He dominated the strike, scampering a single off the penultimate ball to leave last man Jamie McIlroy needing just one run to win. However, McIlroy edged Singh Dale's final delivery to wicketkeeper James Bracey, who took his tenth catch of the match.

The tie earned both sides 11 points, with Glamorgan setting the highest fourth innings score in any first-class game played in England and the third highest worldwide. The match also marked the first tied game in English county cricket in six years.

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