Close Finishes Continue for Glamorgan with Varying Fortunes

Despite playing in dead rubber matches at Sophia Gardens given the fifth consecutive defeat when losing at the Utilita Bowl against Hampshire, losing a tight game is never any joy. Then there was the Groundhog Day scenario (with a twist).

The poor competition’s results look set for continuation before Timm van der Gugten scored a first career century in a final over defeat – in the end at the hands of Andy Gorvin being on strike. Two days later, van der Gugten was the only differing point in the final over, so this time it was Gorvin who needed to take responsibility with 12 needed; a guided effort through a vacant deep third region gave the captain satisfaction just two days after disappointment.