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Glamorgan claimed a famous seven-wicket victory over Surrey at Sophia Gardens — their first Championship win over the visitors at that ground — with Kiran Carlson and Colin Ingram doing the bulk of the batting work in the chase.
Liam Patterson-White posted career-best match figures of 9-109 as Nottinghamshire swept aside Essex inside three days at Chelmsford, winning by an innings and 52 runs to reassert their credentials as County Championship champions.
Rehan Ahmed produced an all-round display of real quality as Leicestershire ended day one of their County Championship clash in a commanding position, trailing Yorkshire by just eight runs after dismissing the visitors for 185.
Lewis Goldsworthy produced a resilient 90 to give Somerset something to defend, but Warwickshire ended day one of their County Championship Division One clash at Taunton firmly in control at 92-2.
Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood has expressed his satisfaction at seeing the Bears remain genuine County Championship contenders at the halfway point of the season, sitting just five points off the top of Division One.
Somerset completed a commanding 306-run victory over defending champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, handing the home side their first loss of the 2026 County Championship season.
Paul Walter's composed century steered Essex to a six-wicket triumph at Leicestershire, lifting Tom Westley's side to the top of County Championship Division One at the season's midpoint.
Australian pace bowler Fergus O'Neill captured four wickets to leave Hampshire struggling at 152-6 on day one at the Utilita Bowl.
Matt Critchley's explosive unbeaten 90 from just 73 balls guided Essex to a convincing six-wicket triumph over Hampshire at Chelmsford.
The Foxes have brought in Middlesex fast bowler Tom Helm on a temporary deal as they look to kickstart their Division One campaign.
The Welsh county dominated from day one to secure a comprehensive victory over Hampshire, marking a significant milestone in their return to the top flight.
Joe Root's unexpected bowling heroics helped Yorkshire secure a dramatic 75-run victory over Somerset, despite conceding a significant first-innings deficit.