Tongue Fires as Duckett and Haynes Put Nottinghamshire in Control at Trent Bridge

Tongue Fires as Duckett and Haynes Put Nottinghamshire in Control at Trent Bridge

All photos by Mark Dunn Photography

Nottinghamshire seized the early advantage at Trent Bridge after a dominant day’s play built around strong performances from Ben Duckett, Jack Haynes and Josh Tongue.

After solid work with the bat, it was the ball that truly swung momentum in the home side’s favour. Josh Tongue led the charge with a sharp and disciplined spell, helping reduce the visitors to 81 for 4 by the close and leaving Nottinghamshire in a commanding position heading into day two.

Earlier in the day, Ben Duckett gave the innings early energy with his typically positive approach at the crease, setting the tone and keeping the scoreboard moving.

Ben Duckett - Image by Mark Dunn Photography

The key contribution came from Jack Haynes, whose composed knock provided the backbone of the innings. Mixing patience with well-timed stroke play, Haynes helped guide Nottinghamshire to a competitive total of 279, giving the bowlers a platform to attack. Haynes reached 100 from 133 balls includinf 12 fours. an impresive performance from Jack Haynes just under 4 hours at the crease.

Jack Haynes celebrates scoring 100 - Image by Mark Dunn.

With Tongue striking late and the top order delivering when it mattered, Trent Bridge belonged to Nottinghamshire on an encouraging opening day. Later in the day Tongue showed his class and demontrated why he is Englands star bowler delivering balls at speeds of over 90mph.

Josh Tongue - Image by Mark Dunn