Taylor ton sets up Derbyshire win

C&G Trophy, Headingley: Derbyshire 251-6 (50 overs) bt Yorkshire 230 (48.4 overs) by 21 runs

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Taylor returned to haunt his former colleagues at Headingley

Chris Taylor's century set up a 21-run win for Derbyshire against his former county Yorkshire in the C&G Trophy.

Taylor, who hit exactly 100, put on 112 with Steve Stubbings (62) and 72 with Travis Birt (42) in his side's 251-6.

Kevin Dean dismissed both openers but Michael Lumb hit 43 and Darren Lehmann 55 to keep Yorkshire in with a chance.

However, once Dean returned to bowl former Australia star Lehmann, wickets started tumbling and the home side were dismissed for 230 in the 49th over.

The victory was a sweet one for Taylor, who was released by Yorkshire at his own request.

He combined watchful defence with some forceful strokeplay, including a straight six off Richard Dawson.

I wanted to prove a point to some Yorkshire people Chris Taylor

Birt boosted the run rate by driving Mitch Claydon high over extra cover and hit Anthony McGrath on to the roof of the grandstand but Yorkshire were always in with a shout while Lehmann was making steady progress.

He completed his half century at a run a ball with four boundaries, but when he was bowled round his legs by Dean with him went the home side's hopes.

Taylor said: "I think I will remember this day for the rest of my life.

"I felt pretty nervous about playing against Yorkshire when I came in to bat but I couldn't have written a better script.

"I wanted to prove a point to some of the Yorkshire people and I was glad that things went well for me."

Meanwhile, Australia paceman Jason Gillespie decided against playing for the hosts after only arriving back on Saturday from Bangladesh, where he was man of the series.

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"I had hoped to get stuck in straight away but having just played in back-to-back Test matches I did not feel it was the best preparation," he said.

"I decided to make absolutely sure I am fully recovered in time for Yorkshire's Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston on Wednesday," he said.