Bamber boosts Bears as Glamorgan crumble
Warwickshire dominated the first day of their County Championship match against Glamorgan in Cardiff. Seamer Ethan Bamber took five wickets to help bowl out the hosts for 69 before Warwickshire established a lead.
Why it matters
This match is a significant fixture in the County Championship, impacting the standings for title-chasing teams.
Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (day one)
Warwickshire 154-3: Young 60, Yates 35, Kellaway 2-39
Seamer Ethan Bamber took five wickets as Glamorgan were bowled out for 69 by title-chasing Warwickshire, who replied with 154 on day one of their County Championship match in Cardiff.
Bamber ripped through the home side's top order and took the first five wickets before captain Ed Barnard took three of his own to tighten their grip on the contest.
Colin Ingram was top scorer for Glamorgan with 19 in what was a dismal batting display by the Welsh County.
The hard-hitting Will Young (60) and Ryan Yates (35) helped established a lead of 85 with seven wickets to spare to cap off a dominant first day performance by the visitors.
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