Wickets tumble on the first day

Derbyshire opted to bat and were dismissed for 108 in 44.2 overs with Worcestershire club captain Joe Leach and Charlie Morris inflicting most of the damage. The home side then also struggled for runs and were bowled out for 113 in 39.5 overs with Luis Reece their chief destroyer.

Derbyshire openers Billy Godleman and Luis Reece then survived seven overs in reaching 19-0 by the close in their second innings. There was some swing and seam movement, although not excessive, and both sets of bowlers asked plenty of questions.

But there were few demons in the wicket to suggest there would be such dominance of ball over bat.