Spearman inspires Gladiators win
A superb century from Craig Spearman helped Gloucestershire to a four-wicket win over rivals Somerset in the Friends Provident Trophy at Bristol.
Somerset reached 290-6 from their overs thanks to Justin Langer’s 112, Zander de Bruyn’s 42 and Peter Trego’s 56.
Seamer Mark Hardinges (3-60) was the pick of the Gladiators’ bowlers. Read more
Courtesy: news.bbc.co.uk
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