Ali Martin’s Test report details the imperfect end to England’s summer ambitions. In women’s cricket, Tammy Beaumont’s impressive 150 off 139 balls leads England to a total of 320-8 in the second ODI. Yorkshire struggles against Leicestershire, with Jonny Bairstow needed to step up at 21 for 2. James Vince helps Hampshire to 77-2, while Northants’ Saib and Broad recover to 142-6. Somerset faces setbacks as Shakib Al Hasan dismisses Abell for 49, reaching 155-4. Lancashire and Sussex also face challenges, with Lancashire 55 for 3 and Glamorgan 141 for 7.
In county cricket, Leicestershire crumbles to 98 all out, with Yorkshire in a strong position at 21 for 2. Middlesex’s Roland-Jones signs contract extension as they reach 136-3. Lancashire struggles against Notts, with Robin Das out for 20. Surrey’s Shakib bowls nine overs but Somerset progresses to 75 for 2. Sussex reduces Glamorgan to 105 for 6 while Lancs and Durham face early struggles. Somerset wins the toss and elects to bat, with Vaughan and Lammonby making starts.
The County Championship is heating up with Somerset closing the gap on leaders Surrey. Shakib Al Hasan joins Surrey on a one-match deal. Hampshire faces Kent, while Notts takes on Essex. In Division Two, Sussex, Middlesex, and Yorkshire battle for promotion. Leicestershire faces Yorkshire, Middlesex takes on Gloucestershire, Northants faces Derbyshire, and Sussex plays Glamorgan. The day’s play starts at 10:30 am with a full lineup of matches.
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