Gloucestershire batsman Graeme van Buuren continued to frustrate the Worcestershire attack and found a staunch ally in Craig Miles during an unbroken century stand on day three of the Specsavers County Championship clash at New Road.

The South African had yesterday completed his maiden Championship hundred and ensured any fears of Gloucestershire being asked to follow on were quickly allayed when play resumed this morning.

Brett D'Oliveira struck an early blow to trap Jack Taylor (7) lbw but Van Buuren and Miles were untroubled in completing a hundred partnership in 27 overs.

Van Buuren brought up his 150 off 284 balls with his 18th boundary and then Mills went to his half century off 82 balls with nine fours.

By lunch Van Buuren had moved onto 172 and Mills 60 out of 364-6 - 75 in arrears.