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Sehwag cracks century

London July 11. India's opening batsman Virender Sehwag struck an impressive 111-ball 130 to record his maiden century in county cricket and rescue Leicestershire on the second day of the Frizzle County Championship against Middlesex at South Gate on Thursday.

Sehwag struck 20 boundaries and four sixes during his knock as he guided Leicestershire to 221 for three in reply to Middlesex's imposing 620 for seven declared at close on the second day.

The Indian dominated the opening stand of 197 with John Maunders (55) before both the batsmen were dismissed by Chad Keegan in consecutive overs.

At the end of the day, D.D. Masters and B.J. Hodge were unbeaten on nine and four respectively.

For Middlesex, A.J. Strauss scored 147 while D.C. Nash (103 not out) and G.C. Joyce (102) were the other notable scorers.

Sehwag's previous best score during his county stint was 81 off 84 balls against Surrey. — PTI

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