New Road showcases all the ingredients required to deliver a compelling contest

MELINDA FARRELL AT NEW ROAD: It wasn't just the number of wickets taken or runs scored that made for entertaining cricket. Conditions combined to tip the balance slightly in favour of the bowlers, while still allowing batters to be rewarded

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