Jack Murphy has been reflecting on his maiden first-class half century, after the Glamorgan Pathway Player formed a formidable partnership with Shaun Marsh.
After producing a composed half century, 22-year old Murphy was coy about his batting performance but was glad that a 130-run partnership with Marsh built up Glamorgan's lead in the Welsh County's second innings.
"A lot of hard work has gone in over the winter in Australia and in pre-season. I've just got to thank Robert Croft and Michael Hogan for giving me the opportunity to do so. I'm honoured but I just wish I could've kicked on and maybe have made it three figures but hopefully it will be enough.
"It was a good day, [the wicket] flattened out a little bit compared to yesterday and it was good to bat with Shaun [Marsh]. I managed to bat a long time with him in Bristol during the first game, he's a good role model and makes it easy for you out there on the crease because he gives you confidence.
"He makes it look easy to be fair hitting ridiculous balls. He's a great person and player and I'm pretty sure there's going to be more runs from him through the summer.
Speaking about the unfortunate run out that saw Australian Marsh walk for 76, Murphy admitted that he may have misjudged the situation.
"It wasn’t the best decision on my behalf, I've forgotten he's a bit older than I am. I've had to say sorry for that one but he's forgiven me luckily!
After building a lead of 193 runs on day two of Glamorgan's County Championship encounter with Kent, Murphy believes that a lead of 200 could be enough to see the home side to victory.
"It would've been nice [going into tomorrow] six or seven down with either Andrew Salter or David Lloyd still in, they both looked really good out there. I think if we can get maybe ten or twenty more and have a 210 lead then it should be a tough chase especially with the wicket up and down.
"Hopefully we can get a few more tomorrow morning with the bowlers being on song from ball one. You never know, 200 runs is a hard task to get in your last innings."