Yorkshire v Surrey, Sussex v Essex, and more: county cricket day three – live
Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 10:29 pm
The County Championship season continues to deliver compelling narratives and dramatic twists, with day three poised to unfold across various grounds after an eventful start to the latest round of fixtures. While eyes are turning to the ongoing battles at Headingley and Hove, the early conclusions from day two have already set a high bar for excitement and controversy, particularly in Taunton, where a low-scoring thriller concluded with a pitch under scrutiny.
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Somerset secured a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Durham well before tea on day twothough their pursuit of a modest 86-run target was far from straightforward. The victory was overshadowedor perhaps definedby the pitch itselfwhich became the subject of intense debate. Somerset head coach Jason Kerr lauded it as “an incredible surface” a stark contrast to Durham’s bowling coach Graham Onions’ less charitable description of “excessive turn.” Such diverging opinions highlight the challenging conditions that saw spinners dominate proceedings. England international Jack Leach once again showcased his masteryclaiming a six-wicket haul – his second consecutive fifer – to dismantle Durham for 190 in their second innings. He was ably supported by the promising Archie Vaughanwho chipped in with four wicketssetting up what appeared to be a comfortable chase for the hosts. HoweverDurham’s Callum Parkinson ensured a tense finishbagging four wickets to rattle Somerset’s top order before they eventually scraped over the linea testament to the capricious nature of the track and
Source: theguardian