Marcus North’s first century for Glamorgan has helped the Welsh county side take control on the second day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire at Cardiff.

The Australian batsman, who scored a century in the Ashes Test at the same ground in 2009, was in sparkling form and struck 116 as Glamorgan reached 302 for five to claim a 31-run lead after Leicestershire were all out for 271.

North, who had previously scored three half-centuries in four innings for the county, shared in 103 and 91-run partnerships with Gareth Rees (66) and Ben Wright (44) respectively.

Glamorgan’s overseas star was out just two overs before the close on Wednesday, with his 148-ball knock containing 11 fours.