Australia set Northamptonshire 353 to win

Australia closed their second innings at 270 for 3 declared, leaving Northamptonshire a victory target of 353 on the third and final day ofbtheir three-day tour match at Northampton today. The home team in replay, were strongly placed at 83 for no loss a short while ago.

Chief scores:

Australia - first innings 308 for 8 decl and second innings 270 for 3 decl.

Northamptonshire - first innings 226 for 7 decl and second innings 83 for no loss