Gloucs bat all day to force a draw with Glamorgan

GLOUCESTERSHIRE batted all day to complete their day four task and ensure a draw with Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens.

- BLAKE BINT

Miles Hammond led the way with 84, remaining at the crease for 55 overs of the final day as the draw was settled after just three innings, the visitors ending on 255 for 7 with a lead of 107.

Ben Kellaway attempted to bowl Glamorgan to victory in the absence of the injured Mason Crane and continued to show signs of promise with career best figures of 6 for 111, adding to his century from day three.

With both Leicestershire and Derbyshire recording defeats earlier in the day, Glamorgan and Gloucestershire both closed the gap on the promotion spaces with their high-scoring draw.

Starting the day wicketless after 11 overs survived overnight, Gloucestershire needed 136 to make Glamorgan bat again.