Preamble
Good morning from an autumnal Lord’s, where the season is moving towards an end. Somerset’s implosion yesterday hands the title to Surrey – the only question is when.
The match here is likely to be resolved by lunch – with Kent needing 52, six wickets in hand. The force is with them, just. Lots of excitement round the other grounds too – Warwickshire are on top at Grace Road, Gloucestershire at Sophia Gardens – GOOD LUCK Jack Taylor – and the white Rose at Headingley.
It’s too close to call at Trent Bridge, the County Ground and Chester-le-street (where Chris Rush has been awarded his testimonial).
But the big question is whether Worcestershire can make Surrey hold on for the title? Surrey can clinch it today by securing maximum batting points (scoring 400 in the first 110 overs). Rory Burns is still there on 103 not out – how fitting it would be if he took them over the line! They are six wickets down but Ben Foakes, who was ill yesterday, is yet to bat. I’m jumping on the train to Worcester now, in case they manage it. In the meantime, the office will update the blog. Be kind!
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(@surreycricket)Day 3 at New Road. It could be a big one. pic.twitter.com/WKOV4e3AFx
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