Gloucestershire's Alex Gidman frustrates Leicestershire

LV County Championship Division Two, Grace Road
Close, day two: Gloucestershire 504-9 dec v Leicestershire 15-0
Glos 5pts, Leics 1pt
Match scorecard

Alex Gidman became Gloucestershire's second centurion in the match as the visitors posted a large total against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Gidman (168) fell eight short of his career best as Gloucestershire declared their first innings on 504-9.

New Zealander Kane Williamson added 47 to his overnight score before falling to Matthew Hoggard (3-80) for 149, while Jigar Naik took 4-91.

Leicestershire closed day two on 15-0, trailing by 489 runs.