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The Guardian
27-05-2025
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- The Guardian
County cricket: Nottinghamshire flying in Division One at the break
Nottinghamshire bounced back from last week's defeat to go into the T20 Blast break with a handy 10-point lead at the top of the County Championship. Yorkshire, enduring a tricky return to the top flight, were their victims, the leaders simply too strong at Headingley. Ben Slater (52 and 78) and Joe Clarke (64 and 94) gave the bowlers something to work with, but it was the craft of Mohammad Abbas, with a first innings 6 for 45, and the hostility of Dillon Pennington, with a second-innings 5 for 106, supported by Liam Patterson-White's 3 for 40 in 30 parsimonious overs, that delivered the win. The Pakistani artist is only available for six matches, but Abbas is as close to a sure thing as you'll find in first-class cricket – ask fans of Hampshire, shorn of his services this season and languishing in seventh. Pennington has been in the England conversation for years, but is still only 26 and might finally be finding the core strength and consistency required to realise his potential. He'll need to be managed carefully if he is to lead the attack in Abbas's absence, but Haseeb Hameed knows all about how injury can destroy form, so I'm sure he will do the right thing. Notts finished one place above relegated Lancashire and Kent last season – those two counties are now propping up Division Two. It's a funny old game. It was a frustrating on-off day four at The Oval, although Essex would probably have felt more aggrieved as the clouds rolled in over Kennington. Surrey's late order had, yet again, propelled them into a first-innings lead of 62 with two and a half days to play and a familiar story looked likely to play out over the Bank Holiday weekend. But the Surrey pacers were blunted by a Bazballing Paul Walter, who made 118 at the top of the order, and 20-year-old Charlie Allison who improved his first-class best from 28 to 140, the kid taking the fight to some very experienced bowlers. Rory Burns and Dom Sibley would not have been daunted by a target of 418 at four or so an over – they've done it before – but whenever a partnership looked set to launch, the canny pair of Simon Harmer and Jamie Porter took a wicket or the groundstaff intervened. The draw keeps Surrey well in touch in second, but Essex could really have done with the win, their only success of the first half of the season coming against whipping boys Worcestershire. At least one Lancastrian is enjoying his cricket. Bury-born John Simpson was one my county cricketers of the year in 2024 and simply carried his form into Division One as if moving from a club's Saturday XI to its Sunday XI. A third century of the season, contributing to a match-defining 173-run stand for the sixth wicket with Finn Hudson-Prentice, set up Jack Carson's second-innings five-fer and a comfortable win for Sussex at Hampshire. It was 16 years before the wicketkeeper-batter took on captaincy responsibilities but, halfway through his third decade in the county game, Simpson is thriving. His team are third in the table and he is third on the run-scoring ladder, with 675 at 84. No team puts their fans through the mill like Somerset. They opened the season with two draws and two defeats then produced a hat-trick of wins. Nobody at Taunton needs to be reminded about what it is that kills. Lewis Gregory's men made the long trip to Chester-le-Street and it looked likely to be a wasted journey with the last pair at the crease still 149 runs behind on first innings. Cue a handy last-wicket stand and bring on Matt Henry, Josh Davey, Migael Pretorius and Craig Overton. That quartet has more than 400 first-class matches between them, in which they've taken more 1,400 wickets, and they soon got to work. If one batter makes a century, a target of 265 looks a lot easier and Tom Lammonby was that man, putting on an undefeated 139 with Tom Abell to cruise over the line. Lammonby, not yet 25, was one of my county cricketers of the year 2020, that strange Covid summer. With an average of 32 and just eight tons in 68 first-class matches, it's fair to say he hasn't kicked on as expected. At least not yet. Who expected Leicestershire to be team of the season at the halfway mark? Five wins and two draws from seven matches doesn't quite allow Peter Handscomb's team to freewheel through the midsummer and autumn matches, but they're sitting pretty and can be forgiven for a little preliminary reprogramming of the satnavs for 2026. Lancashire were the latest opponents to be swept aside inside three days by another irresistible team effort. There was only one wicket in the match for the hitherto unstoppable seamer Ian Holland, but that just opened the door for Logan van Beek to lead the attack with seven and Josh Hull to underline his return to full fitness with five wickets. The match turned on the third-wicket record partnership of 256 between Rehan Ahmed and Lewis Hill, both of whom plundered tons at better than four runs per over. It was the leg-spinner's second century of the season, both taken off Lancashire, as he morphs, ever more convincingly, into an all-rounder. Ahmed seems to enjoy batting against this attack – mind you, who doesn't? Another big middle-order partnership from two centurions proved the key as Glamorgan picked up a third win on the bounce to go third and into the Blast in great heart. Having lost Marnus Labuschagne with the scoreboard showing 52 for 3 and with the old pros Toby Roland-Jones and Ryan Higgins in the groove for Middlesex, the reliable Sam Northeast was joined by the mercurial Kiran Carlson and 228 runs were added in contrasting styles. Chris Cooke had time to make his sixth score of the season between 36 and 69, before Glamorgan were dismissed for 383, about 100 more than Roland-Jones intended when he invited them to bat at Sophia Gardens. Only Sam Robson offered much resistance to the home side's bowling as 20 Middlesex wickets fell in fewer overs than Glamorgan's 10, Australian Test bowler Matt Kuhnemann delivering on the slow left-armer's job description with six second-innings victims. Kuhnemann has returned strongly after having had his action cleared by assessors and was recently rewarded with a Cricket Australia central contract. He's behind Nathan Lyon in the pecking order for now, but he's nine years younger than the grizzled GOAT and may well be first choice come the 2027 Ashes. This article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Sam Curran steers Surrey to draw while Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire earn wins
Sam Curran's second consecutive first-class fifty helped Surrey bat out a final-day draw at home to Essex in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship. Champions Surrey started 386 runs short of an improbable victory target of 418 and when Simon Harmer accounted for openers Rory Burns (39) and Dom Sibley (40), Jamie Porter's three wickets in quick succession – on his way to five for 88 – set up a tantalising evening session at Kia Oval. Struggling on 167 for five, England outcast Curran backed up his first-innings 80 with another mature knock of 77 from 121 balls before his dismissal sparked brief hope for Essex. Match drawn 🤝 We take 12 points from a tense game at the Kia Oval. 🤎 | #SurreyCricket — Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 26, 2025 Further light showers in a rain-affected day four halted the visitors momentum before Surrey's fifth draw from seven fixtures was confirmed after they got to 289 for seven from 84 overs. Leaders Nottinghamshire strengthened their grip at the top of the table, seeing off Yorkshire with five wickets on the final day at Headingley. The Division One pace-setters racked up their fourth win of the campaign by 163 runs, with Dillon Pennington making the running. Pennington, an unused member of the England Test squad last year, had two wickets overnight and finished with five for 106 as he prised out the defiant Matthew Revis, stand-in skipper Dom Bess and tailender Ben Coad. 💬"We've got to find some answers because as much as we talk and everything like that, it's about performances." Anthony McGrath spoke on Yorkshire's defeat to Notts and upcoming player availability.#YorkshireGrit — Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) May 26, 2025 Yorkshire batted for 120.3 overs to show some grit but were finally dismissed for 299 when Mohammad Abbas claimed the final wicket. While Nottinghamshire ride high, question marks are piling up for the White Rose, who sit second-bottom of the standings with one win from seven, and have just lost captain Jonny Bairstow to the Indian Premier League. Chris Woakes claimed three wickets for Warwickshire, but they were denied victory by rain at Worcestershire. Worcestershire resumed on 57 for two and, while Woakes finished with three for 30, Matthew Waite hit 44 not out amid plenty of showers to help the hosts escape with a draw after they battled to 181 for eight. In Division Two, Derbyshire ended a sequence of five successive draws at Kent's expense, skittling the visitors before lunch to win by an innings and 14 runs. Mickey was delighted after the win over Kent. Watch the full interview ⤵️ — Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) May 26, 2025 Needing six more wickets overnight, they picked them up for the addition of just 90 runs as Kent subsided for 247 after following on. The writing was on the wall when Zak Chappell had Tawanda Muyeye caught behind for 55 off the first ball of the day. A knock of 49 from tailender Grant Stewart was the only real resistance as a cheap double from all-rounder Luis Reece and Jake Ball's injury absence helped Derbyshire to take the result. Rain forced Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire to settle for a draw. After Northamptonshire declared on 259 for six, it set the visitors 350 for victory and a thrilling finish was on the cards when Gloucestershire slipped to 214 for six before wet weather after tea ended the chances of a winner.
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Sam Curran steers Surrey to draw while Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire earn wins
Struggling on 167 for five, England outcast Curran backed up his first-innings 80 with another mature knock of 77 from 121 balls before his dismissal sparked brief hope for Essex. Match drawn 🤝 We take 12 points from a tense game at the Kia Oval. 🤎 | #SurreyCricket — Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 26, 2025 Further light showers in a rain-affected day four halted the visitors momentum before Surrey's fifth draw from seven fixtures was confirmed after they got to 289 for seven from 84 overs. Leaders Nottinghamshire strengthened their grip at the top of the table, seeing off Yorkshire with five wickets on the final day at Headingley. The Division One pace-setters racked up their fourth win of the campaign by 163 runs, with Dillon Pennington making the running. Pennington, an unused member of the England Test squad last year, had two wickets overnight and finished with five for 106 as he prised out the defiant Matthew Revis, stand-in skipper Dom Bess and tailender Ben Coad. 💬"We've got to find some answers because as much as we talk and everything like that, it's about performances." Anthony McGrath spoke on Yorkshire's defeat to Notts and upcoming player availability.#YorkshireGrit — Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) May 26, 2025 Yorkshire batted for 120.3 overs to show some grit but were finally dismissed for 299 when Mohammad Abbas claimed the final wicket. While Nottinghamshire ride high, question marks are piling up for the White Rose, who sit second-bottom of the standings with one win from seven, and have just lost captain Jonny Bairstow to the Indian Premier League. Chris Woakes claimed three wickets for Warwickshire, but they were denied victory by rain at Worcestershire. Worcestershire resumed on 57 for two and, while Woakes finished with three for 30, Matthew Waite hit 44 not out amid plenty of showers to help the hosts escape with a draw after they battled to 181 for eight. In Division Two, Derbyshire ended a sequence of five successive draws at Kent's expense, skittling the visitors before lunch to win by an innings and 14 runs. Mickey was delighted after the win over Kent. Watch the full interview ⤵️ — Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) May 26, 2025 Needing six more wickets overnight, they picked them up for the addition of just 90 runs as Kent subsided for 247 after following on. The writing was on the wall when Zak Chappell had Tawanda Muyeye caught behind for 55 off the first ball of the day. A knock of 49 from tailender Grant Stewart was the only real resistance as a cheap double from all-rounder Luis Reece and Jake Ball's injury absence helped Derbyshire to take the result. Rain forced Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire to settle for a draw. After Northamptonshire declared on 259 for six, it set the visitors 350 for victory and a thrilling finish was on the cards when Gloucestershire slipped to 214 for six before wet weather after tea ended the chances of a winner.
The Independent
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Sam Curran steers Surrey to draw while Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire earn wins
Sam Curran's second consecutive first-class fifty helped Surrey bat out a final-day draw at home to Essex in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship. Champions Surrey started 386 runs short of an improbable victory target of 418 and when Simon Harmer accounted for openers Rory Burns (39) and Dom Sibley (40), Jamie Porter's three wickets in quick succession – on his way to five for 88 – set up a tantalising evening session at Kia Oval. Struggling on 167 for five, England outcast Curran backed up his first-innings 80 with another mature knock of 77 from 121 balls before his dismissal sparked brief hope for Essex. Further light showers in a rain-affected day four halted the visitors momentum before Surrey's fifth draw from seven fixtures was confirmed after they got to 289 for seven from 84 overs. Leaders Nottinghamshire strengthened their grip at the top of the table, seeing off Yorkshire with five wickets on the final day at Headingley. The Division One pace-setters racked up their fourth win of the campaign by 163 runs, with Dillon Pennington making the running. Pennington, an unused member of the England Test squad last year, had two wickets overnight and finished with five for 106 as he prised out the defiant Matthew Revis, stand-in skipper Dom Bess and tailender Ben Coad. Yorkshire batted for 120.3 overs to show some grit but were finally dismissed for 299 when Mohammad Abbas claimed the final wicket. While Nottinghamshire ride high, question marks are piling up for the White Rose, who sit second-bottom of the standings with one win from seven, and have just lost captain Jonny Bairstow to the Indian Premier League. claimed three wickets for Warwickshire, but they were denied victory by rain at Worcestershire. Worcestershire resumed on 57 for two and, while Woakes finished with three for 30, Matthew Waite hit 44 not out amid plenty of showers to help the hosts escape with a draw after they battled to 181 for eight. In Division Two, Derbyshire ended a sequence of five successive draws at Kent's expense, skittling the visitors before lunch to win by an innings and 14 runs. Needing six more wickets overnight, they picked them up for the addition of just 90 runs as Kent subsided for 247 after following on. The writing was on the wall when Zak Chappell had Tawanda Muyeye caught behind for 55 off the first ball of the day. A knock of 49 from tailender Grant Stewart was the only real resistance as a cheap double from all-rounder Luis Reece and Jake Ball's injury absence helped Derbyshire to take the result. Rain forced Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire to settle for a draw. After Northamptonshire declared on 259 for six, it set the visitors 350 for victory and a thrilling finish was on the cards when Gloucestershire slipped to 214 for six before wet weather after tea ended the chances of a winner.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leaders Notts beat rain to seal win over Yorkshire
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Headingley (day four)Nottinghamshire 228 & 393-8: Clarke 94; Coad 3-64Yorkshire 159 & 299: Wharton 58; Pennington 5-106Notts (19 pts) beat Yorkshire (3 pts) by 163 runsMatch scorecard Five-wicket paceman Dillon Pennington helped Nottinghamshire complete a fourth win in seven matches, this one against Yorkshire at Headingley shortly before tea on day four, to strengthen their position at the Division One summit in the County Yorkshire were set a 463-target during the third afternoon and closed on 176-5, losing four of those wickets in the evening session, including one in the day's final over to started the fourth day well, with top-scorer Matthew Revis and George Hill sharing a 54-run partnership to raise hopes of avoiding a fourth defeat in seven matches. But they needed much more and were later bowled out for 299 inside 121 overs, slipping to a 163-run part-time spin of Freddie McCann made the breakthrough by bowling Hill with the first ball of a solitary over shortly before the new ball. Pennington then removed Revis for 45 just after lunch and finished with an impressive season's best 5-106 from 31 claimed 19 points to Yorkshire's three and reach the midway point in the four-day campaign well placed to claim a first Championship title since since 2011 have they won at Headingley, a venue at which they have only ever won five Championship matches, including claimed three of his wickets on Monday in easing batting conditions to keep Yorkshire second-bottom in the and new England Lions all-rounder Hill, who contributed 26, batted pretty comfortably through the first 85 minutes of a gloomy and chilly the former took a painful blow on the right thumb from the seam of Brett Hutton, he played confidently through the off-side off front foot and back on the way to a season's best score in his fourth all Notts had to do was stay patient, and you felt success would come. And it did, even if it initially came via the most unexpected off-spin of McCann was brought into the attack to bowl the 79th over, the penultimate before the new ball was dragged his first ball down and Hill's eyes lit up. He went to pull, but the delivery scooted through and uprooted middle stump, leaving the score at balls into the afternoon, Pennington forced Revis - playing back - to feather behind to South African Kyle Verreynne with the score on same combination ousted Yorkshire's stand-in captain Dom Bess for 21 and then Ben Coad for that stage, at 277-9, the outcome of the game was all but light rain starting to fall, last pair Jack White and Jordan Thompson resisted for more than an hour - and almost 20 overs - to threaten that Mohammad Abbas got White caught behind by Verreynne, whose sixth catch in the innings and ninth in the match sealed the Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay
