Northants beat Pears to stay in promotion hunt
Northamptonshire wrap up a six-wicket win over Worcestershire to move second in Division Two, maintaining their promotion hopes.
Worcestershire suffered a six-wicket loss to Northamptonshire in a County Championship match at New Road, Worcester, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Leg-spinner Yuzvrenda Chahal shone with an outstanding 4-46 and played a crucial role in Northants' win. Worcestershire's only resistance was provided by captain Brett D Oliveira's valiant 64. Northants cruised to victory, finishing three days ahead of their rivals Kent with two matches remaining.
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