Handscomb Century Guides Leicestershire in Glamorgan Chase

Leicestershire's Peter Handscomb continued his impressive form with a second century of the season, guiding his team to a respectable 280 for five in response to Glamorgan's 387 on day two of their Vitality County Championship clash.

Handscomb, who has been in scintillating touch this season, remained unbeaten on 102, anchoring Leicestershire's innings with a composed knock. He shared a crucial 141-run stand with captain Lewis Hill, who contributed a valuable 92.

Glamorgan, however, remain in a strong position, holding a 107-run lead and the advantage of bowling with a new ball. Scott Currie had earlier claimed the first five-wicket haul of his first-class career, finishing with impressive figures of five for 64.

Leicestershire's chase got off to a shaky start, losing Marcus Harris and Louis Kimber cheaply. Rishi Patel's dismissal left them struggling at 65 for three. However, Hill and Handscomb steadied the ship, weathering a testing spell from Mir Hamza.

Hill reached his second half-century of the season, while Handscomb followed suit shortly after. The pitch appeared to flatten out, making batting easier. Hill's dismissal for 92, caught by Billy Root, was a setback for Leicestershire.

Ian Holland, making his debut for Leicestershire, helped push the score past the follow-on point. However, he was caught behind after the new ball was taken.

Glamorgan's bowlers will be eager to make early inroads on day three, while Leicestershire will aim to build on their solid start and reduce the deficit further.

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