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Malan misses out on ton but Tykes dominate Pears

Rothesay County Championship Division One, Headingley (day one)

Yorkshire 425-8: Malan 98, Lyth 67, Hill 63; Duffy 3-114

Worcestershire: Yet to bat

Yorkshire (4 pts), Worcestershire (2 pts)

Match scorecard

England international Dawid Malan hit a classy 98 as promoted Yorkshire enjoyed a healthy start to their County Championship Division One clash with Worcestershire at Headingley.

Malan struck 12 fours and a six as the Tykes closed on 425-8, aided by Adam Lyth's 67 and George Hill (63), helping to steady a brief home wobble after lunch which included the unfortunate scalp of home captain Jonny Bairstow.