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If you enjoy delays with an international twist, head over to the OBO to witness Zac Crawley’s debut as England captain.
Weather conditions have caused a halt in play for all matches.
Bad light stops play at The Oval with Northants at 351-9.
Nair drives Lawes for a six with one hand, displaying exceptional skill and style.
Rob S is stepping in with updates as a substitute. Despite the darkness and the floodlights, there is still a respectable crowd at The Oval. Northants have shown great determination and have reached a score of 339-9, largely due to Nair’s unbeaten 132.
Tanya has returned, and with that, here are the latest scores from around the grounds at The Oval and Lord’s.
DIVISION ONE
- Chelmsford: Essex 447-9 dec v Hampshire 10-0 (play stopped due to rain)
- Old Trafford: Lancashire v Nottinghamshire (no play before lunch)
- Lord’s: Middlesex 121 v Warwickshire 228-6
- Taunton: Somerset 214-2 v Kent (delayed start)
- The Oval: Surrey v Northamptonshire 338-9
DIVISION TWO
- The County Ground: Derbyshire v Sussex (play abandoned)
- Grace Road: Leicestershire v Yorkshire 155-9 (delayed start)
- New Road: Worcestershire 104-1 v Durham (play abandoned)
The match at New Road between Worcestershire and Durham has been abandoned.
Karun Nair and Jack White are keeping Surrey waiting at The Oval. Nair has scored two consecutive fours, pushing his personal score to 117 not out.
Will Rhodes is only ten runs away from reaching a century at Lord’s, with Danny Briggs providing great support at 66 not out.
After seven overs, play has been interrupted by rain in the match between Hampshire and Essex at Chelmsford.
Jamie Overton takes two wickets in two balls, providing a much-needed breakthrough for Surrey at The Oval. He dismisses Tom Taylor for 66 and Ben Sanderson with an LBW for no runs. Jack White survives the hat-trick ball, and Northants reach a score of 307-9, with Karun Nair still unbeaten on 107.
Lunchtime Reading
Read a fascinating interview by Tanya Aldred with Bas de Leede of Durham and the Netherlands. (It’s strange to think that someone in the future may stumble upon this and see Tanya’s byline, mistakenly assuming she’s praising herself in the third person.)
Lunchtime Scores
DIVISION ONE
- Chelmsford: Essex 447-9 dec v Hampshire
- Old Trafford: Lancashire v Nottinghamshire (play abandoned)
- Lord’s: Middlesex 121 v Warwickshire 180-6
- Taunton: Somerset 214-2 v Kent (delayed start)
- The Oval: Surrey v Northamptonshire 306-7
DIVISION TWO
- The County Ground: Derbyshire v Sussex (play abandoned)
- Grace Road: Leicestershire v Yorkshire 155-9 (no play before lunch)
- New Road: Worcestershire 104-1 v Durham (no play before lunch)
It’s time for everyone to enjoy a satisfying lunch. Warwickshire has made a strong recovery at Lord’s, with Tim Murtagh reducing them to 95-6. However, Will Rhodes (75*) and Danny Briggs (44*) have steered them to 180-6.
In breaking news from northwest London, a 42-year-old man is set for questioning regarding the unexplained deaths of several visitors from the West Midlands.
Surrey is facing stiff resistance from Northants at The Oval. Northants were at 195-7 when Justin Broad fell to Tom Lawes earlier in the day. However, Karun Nair’s outstanding unbeaten 107 and Tom Taylor’s strong 65 not out have taken them to 306-7.
Essex has declared at 447-9 against Hampshire at Chelmsford. Matt Critchley narrowly missed out on a century, scoring 99, while Simon Harmer hit 62 and Umesh Yadav contributed a six-filled 51.
Watch Karun Nair’s incredible hundred at The Oval.
The Latest Scores
DIVISION ONE
- Chelmsford: Essex 434-8 v Hampshire
- Old Trafford: Lancashire v Nottinghamshire (no play before lunch)
- Lord’s: Middlesex 121 v Warwickshire 162-6
- Taunton: Somerset 214-2 v Kent (delayed start)
- The Oval: Surrey v Northamptonshire 300-7
DIVISION TWO
- The County Ground: Derbyshire v Sussex (play abandoned)
- Grace Road: Leicestershire v Yorkshire 155-9 (no play before lunch)
- New Road: Worcestershire 104-1 v Durham (no play before lunch)
Surrey secures a wicket as Jamie Overton takes a low diving catch at second slip and flicks it to Ben Foakes, who completes an impressive catch. Justin Broad is dismissed for 17, giving Tom Lawes his fourth wicket. Northamptonshire is now at 194-7 as Tom Taylor steps onto the crease. It’s worth watching that catch, if you haven’t already.
I apologize for my absence as I will be attending the memorial service of a beloved Guardian staff member. The team will do their best to provide updates, but feel free to chat in the comments section. I will return after lunch.
A wicket for Middlesex! It’s Murtagh once again. Barnard is LBW, and Warwickshire is now in major trouble at 87-5.
Here’s some news for Glamorgan fans to ponder over. By the way, I completely missed the fact that Matthew Maynard was stepping down after five years in charge.
The sun is shining at The Oval, but delayed starts are plaguing other matches at Old Trafford, Taunton, Derby, Grace Road, and New Road.
Tuesday’s Round-Up
Like a poorly kept secret, rain spread across the country. However, it couldn’t prevent excitement from brewing in the Championship’s penultimate round.
Leicestershire, fueled by their victory in the One-Day Cup and desperately needing a win to stay in the promotion race, limited Yorkshire to 155-9 at Grace Road. Will Davis took four wickets, with Finlay Bean top-scoring with 40, surpassing 1,000 runs for the season.
Worcestershire, their promotion rivals, made a solid start against Durham, though not as explosive as the discovery of an unexploded World War II shell in the nearby River Severn. Jake Libby, who narrowly avoided a run-out, also reached 1,000 runs for the second time in three seasons.
Tom Westley also joins the thousand-run club with a score of 50, but the standout performance belongs to Adam Rossington, who finally found form with a century, putting Essex in a strong position against Hampshire.
Essex is chasing the Division One leaders, Surrey, who have limited battling Northamptonshire to 171-6, with Karun Nair scoring yet another half-century.
Scores
DIVISION ONE
- Chelmsford: Essex 310-6 v Hampshire
- Old Trafford: Lancashire v Nottinghamshire (no play on Tuesday)
- Lord’s: Middlesex 121 v Warwickshire 72-4
- Taunton: Somerset 214-2 v Kent
- The Oval: Surrey v Northamptonshire 171-6
DIVISION TWO
- The County Ground: Derbyshire v Sussex (no play on Tuesday)
- Grace Road: Leicestershire v Yorkshire 155-9
- New Road: Worcestershire 104-1 v Durham
Good morning from a gusty London. Warm air sweeps away leaves and litter in a whirlwind of chaos. It’s day two of the penultimate round, and unfortunately, the weather played spoilsport yesterday. There was no play at Old Trafford or Derby, and limited play in other parts of the country. However, things are progressing at Lord’s, where Tim Murtagh is making the most of his last appearance at his home ground, and at Chelmsford, where Essex recovered from a slow start. I’ll be heading to The Oval to witness Northants take on Surrey. Play begins at 10:30 am.
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