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BCCC vs Gloucestershire CCC 11th - 12th April 2009 @ Falkland CC
Gloucestershire fielded a strong first-class side while Berkshire captained by James Morris gave early opportunities to three young players, Ross McAdam, Jamie Hoddle and Shelvin Gumbs.

Winning to the Toss, Gloucester elected to field and after a delayed start Lewis and Kirby opened the bowling and soon got amongst the Berkshire top order.

M D Bates sparked the recovery to an admirable 172 all out scoring his maiden 50 for the County.

At close of play Gloucestershire were 39 without loss. Day 2 was lost to the poor weather despite the attentions of Wilson Carlisle and his grounds team.