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At a glance As expected, there was plenty of drama on the final day of the two County Championship Division One matches, with late wickets and key performances shaping the results. Day four delivered tension and quality as teams pushed for valuable points in the 2026 County Championship season. The action once again showed why […]
Day three in the County Championship games usually always produces excitement and drama – and today was no exception. Both games are very tight and all three results are still on the table. Hampshire v Somerset Hampshire started the day 146-1, leading Somerset by 96 runs. Hoping to put up a big total to secure […]
The weather has had a say in this round of the County Championship with Warwickshire’s game with Essex has suffered again. But there is an interesting game developing at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Hampshire v Somerset Somerset started day two in the driving seat at 154-3, looking to get a huge lead and put […]
The third round of the County Championship started today with only the two games being played in this round. Leaders Somerset travel along the coast to Southampton to face Hampshire, and Warwickshire play host to Essex. Hampshire v Somerset Jake Lehmann scored 76 to rescue Hampshire after they chose to bat first against league leaders […]
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s decision to allow substitutes for injury, illness and significant life events has come under scrutiny. The implementation of “replacements”, as they are being called, is being trialled this season. I’m going to say it now and will explain why later on in the piece – I do not […]
Friday sees the start of the next round of County Championship games. There are only two in Division one this week, with top of the table Somerset travel along the south coast to Hampshire. Whilst Essex travel to Edgbaston to face Warwickshire. Hampshire v Somerset Hampshire will want to retain last week’s winning momentum after […]
From the outset, Somerset have carried a distinct identity. Formed in 1875 after a fixture in Sidmouth, the club began as a wandering side, taking cricket across the county before settling in Taunton. That eventual home by the River Tone would grow into one of the most recognisable grounds in the country, a place where […]
We at ReadCricket.com feel that excellence needs to be highlighted, so we came up with the ReadCricket.com Player of the Week. IPL Performances There are have been some special performances in the IPL over the past week. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 78 off 26 balls for Rajasthan Royals, Ahbishek Sharma scored 74 off 28 […]
The final day of this week’s County Championship delivered some excellent matches across both Division One and Division Two. Day three brought wins for Somerset, Durham and Worcestershire, so what did day four have in store? League Tables for Division One and Division Two can be found here Anderson rolls back the years Jimmy Anderson […]
The Women’s One Day Cup burst into life with a thrilling opening round in Division One, delivering a compelling mix of power hitting, momentum swings and late match drama. From commanding batting displays to nervy finishes, the competition immediately showcased its depth and quality. For a broader look at how the competition is unfolding, don’t […]
Day three of the County Championship has already seen three matches reach a result, highlighting the fast-paced nature of this round, while the remaining fixtures are finely poised and intriguingly balanced, setting up what promises to be an exciting and closely contested final day of action. Somerset win inside three days Somerset moved to the […]
Day two of the County Championship gave us plenty to talk about as several sides built big first innings totals through centuries and strong partnerships, while bowlers still made key breakthroughs at important moments to keep matches competitive, leaving a well balanced round with games nicely poised heading into day three. 1. Leicestershire’s Fightback Surrey […]