Jack White hailed Yorkshire’s excellent bowling performance during the first half of day three and says confidence is high that a positive result can be achieved against Durham tomorrow.
Yorkshire will begin day four on 132-4 in their second innings, leading by only 12.
Durham are the most likely winners, but it would be no surprise to see home nerves jangling with a chase in the region of 150-175.
If you believe the weather forecasters, who are predicting rain through the afternoon and evening, then a draw would be the most likely outcome from this round three clash.
New-ball seamer White claimed three wickets today and was excellent as Durham’s first innings was limited to 427 all out in reply to 307. They started the day on 264-1 and slipped badly from 301-1.
George Hill, Matthew Revis and Jordan Thompson finished with two wickets apiece, while New Zealander Ben Sears struck once and looked a real threat with his extra pace.
White said: “I thought we started well, and everyone chipped in this morning. From where we were yesterday, we were really pleased to bowl them out by early afternoon.
“We’re still under a bit of pressure, but we still have plenty of batters left and are confident we can get something from the game.
“Yesterday, we felt everything was against us a bit, but it felt much better today. I think we were pretty consistent today, and once you get a few wickets you can build on it. Everyone bowled well, and it was a good team performance.
“The pitch is still doing a little bit, but not too much.”
White has made an impressive start to life in Yorkshire colours following his winter move from Northamptonshire. He has taken 12 wickets so far.
“I’ve really enjoyed it at the start of this season,” he added.
“I feel in good rhythm, I love bowling with the guys and am happy to contribute where I can. Hopefully that continues.”
