Surrey Cricket against Nottinghamshire, Sussex v Yorkshire CCC, plus other fixtures – Third Day Highlights

County cricket action across the UK encountered several delays because of wet weather and gloomy conditions on the third day of this round.

Lunchtime Scores

Division One

  • Riverside: Durham CCC vs Worcestershire 320-5 – no play yet this morning
  • Cooper Associates County Ground: Somerset CCC 454-8dec v Hampshire 61-4
  • The Oval: Surrey 173 vs Nottinghamshire 231 & 219-8 – play delayed yet today
  • The 1st Central County Ground: Sussex 119-4 vs Yorkshire CCC 194
  • Edgbaston Stadium: Warwickshire CCC vs Essex CCC 325-5 – no play yet this morning

Division Two

  • Derby: Derbyshire 17-0 vs Glamorgan CCC 259 – play suspended so far today
  • Bristol: Gloucestershire 158-5 v Northamptonshire 206
  • Old Trafford: Lancashire CCC vs Middlesex CCC 189-8 – no play yet this morning
  • Uptonsteel County Ground: Leicestershire 459-7 v Kent CCC 17-0 – no play yet this morning

Notable Moments

Weather Disruptions

Rain impacted play at multiple venues, such as Surrey’s home ground, at which the sheets had been brought on because of the overcast start.

Jack Leach Takes Three

The left-arm spinner proved on song in Somerset’s ground, taking three early scalps to leave the visitors struggling on 30-3.

Somerset Declare

The home side declared at 454-8 after Kasey Aldridge was run out on a superb 180.

Promotion Plans at Leicestershire

Leicestershire revealed an event involving an afternoon tea with the first team to celebrate their success.

Promotion means Joy – Afternoon Tea with the First Team

Looking Ahead

Amid weather likely to play a factor, the rest of the day’s action is in the balance. Fans across the grounds hope for further cricket as conditions improve.

Jessica Luna
Jessica Luna

Environmental scientist and sustainability advocate passionate about reducing carbon footprints.