Surrey against Nottinghamshire, Sussex versus Yorkshire CCC, plus other fixtures – Day Three Highlights
County cricket play across the UK encountered multiple delays due to rain and overcast skies on day three in this round.
Midday Score Update
Division One
- Riverside: Durham v Worcestershire 320-5 – no play so far this morning
- Taunton: Somerset 454-8dec vs Hampshire CCC 61-4
- Kia Oval: Surrey 173 vs Nottinghamshire 231 & 219-8 – no play yet this morning
- The 1st Central County Ground: Sussex 119-4 vs Yorkshire 194
- Edgbaston: Warwickshire CCC vs Essex CCC 325-5 – no play so far today
Second Division
- Derby: Derbyshire 17-0 vs Glamorgan 259 – play suspended so far today
- Seat Unique Stadium: Gloucestershire 158-5 vs Northants CCC 206
- Emirates Old Trafford: Lancashire vs Middlesex CCC 189-8 – play suspended so far this morning
- Uptonsteel County Ground: Leicestershire CCC 459-7 vs Kent CCC 17-0 – play suspended so far this morning
Key Events
Rain Delays
Wet conditions affected action in several venues, such as The Oval, where covers were used due to the dull morning.
Somerset’s Spinner Takes Three
Jack Leach was in fine form at Somerset’s ground, taking 3 early wickets leaving Hampshire struggling on 30-3.
Somerset Set a Target
Somerset closed their innings on 454-8 after a standout batsman was run out on an excellent 180.
Promotion Event at Leicestershire
The Foxes revealed an event involving an afternoon tea featuring the first team marking promotion.
Promotion equals Joy – Afternoon Tea with the First Team
Outlook
Amid weather likely to play a factor, the rest of the day’s action remains uncertain. Supporters at the grounds are hoping to see further play as the weather improve.
