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At a glance Round 5 of the Rothesay County Championship is already taking shape after a dramatic opening day. Two matches were dominated by bat and others finely poised after momentum swings. As Day 2 begins, there’s a mix of recovery jobs, consolidation innings and opportunities to push for early control. All the action is […]
At a glance The first day of Round 5 in Division One of the County Championship is in the books. The Oval has been a batting paradise so far this season, but Sussex struggled. Somerset in control at home, and runs galore at Grace Road and Southampton. Surrey v Sussex It’s been a very up […]
At a glance Round 5 of the Rothesay County Championship arrives with the table beginning to take shape, even if last week’s round of draws slowed the early-season momentum. With leaders Warwickshire and Essex sitting this one out, the chasing pack has a real opportunity to close the gap or even climb to the summit. […]
At a glance There are four games scheduled this week in the County Championship Division One, with leaders Warwickshire and Essex having a bye. After a round in which every match ended in a draw, we’re hoping for a more exciting set of results this time around. You can see the full table here Hampshire […]
At a glance Hampshire moved to the top of the Women’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup table after a gripping day of action that delivered four tight finishes, including a dramatic 13-run victory over Surrey. Hampshire Hold Firm Despite Wyatt-Hodge Brilliance England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck a superb 119 from 111 balls, her second century of […]
At a glance England’s search for a reliable opening combination has taken on fresh intrigue as the County Championship season gathers pace. A month of run-heavy cricket has offered opportunity, yet clarity remains elusive, with several contenders circling but few making a decisive claim. Marathon Effort at the Oval Sets the Tone A curious mix […]
At a glance It’s amazing the difference a week can make. Last week, we had two close games with winners in both. This week, not one winner in four games, as wickets were at a premium in the four Division One games. Over the four games today, there were only 15 wickets taken in total. […]
At a glance Somerset have confirmed that Tom Kohler-Cadmore has suffered a fractured thumb following further medical checks, dealing an early-season setback for the county side. The injury occurred during Somerset’s second County Championship fixture against Essex County Cricket Club at Chelmsford, when Kohler-Cadmore was struck while attempting a slip catch. View the full scorecard […]
At a glance Before this week’s County Championship games start, we take a look at the top five run scorers from both divisions. Four of the top five are in Division One, and two of those are from the early pacesetters Somerset. 1. Jamie Smith – Surrey Jamie Smith is no.1 in the list at […]
At a glance The latest round of County Championship games start tomorrow (Friday 24th), and there are some good match ups to look at. Leaders Somerset and their opponents last week Hampshire have a bye week, so there are four games to be played. Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire This is the game of the week for […]
At a glance It was a season that started with great promise for Essex. A commanding innings victory at Hampshire created some optimism in Chelmsford, after only managing to secure Division One status on the final day of last season. However, consecutive defeats, albeit against the current top two in the form of Somerset and […]
At a glance This week’s ReadCricket Player of the Week is James Rew, the talented wicketkeeper batter from Somerset, who continues to impress with a superb start to the County Championship season. Composed at the crease and increasingly consistent, Rew is turning promise into real weight of runs, catching the eye with every outing. With […]