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Surrey Claims First Win as Nottinghamshire Extends Division One Lead

Defending champions Surrey defeat Somerset, while Nottinghamshire's unbeaten streak continues with a nine-wicket triumph over Sussex.

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Clark followed up his first-innings five for 68 by taking three for 24 as Surrey wrapped up victory early on day three

Overview

  • Surrey secured their first victory of the season, defeating Somerset by eight wickets inside three days at The Kia Oval, climbing to second in Division One.
  • Seamers Dan Worrall and Jordan Clark shared six second-innings wickets, bowling Somerset out for 119 and setting up a simple chase of 36 runs.
  • Nottinghamshire maintained their unbeaten start, defeating Sussex by nine wickets at Trent Bridge to open a 10-point lead atop the standings.
  • Ben Duckett smashed an unbeaten 59 off 31 balls, including four sixes, while captain Haseeb Hameed contributed 62 not out in a commanding chase of 148.
  • Seventeen-year-old spinner Farhan Ahmed impressed with second-innings figures of 4-54, further establishing himself as a rising talent.