Overview

• Surrey dismissed Hampshire for 219, securing a significant first-innings lead of 34 runs at The Oval.
• Dan Worrall returned to the side with an impressive 3 for 37, showcasing his skill as a key seam bowler for Surrey.
• Ollie Pope's unbeaten 56 helped Surrey extend their lead to 170 runs by the end of day two, solidifying their upper hand.
• Challenges for spinners early in the season were highlighted by Shoaib Bashir's expensive figures in other matches, contrasting with Surrey's seam dominance.
• Surrey's performance reinforces their strong bid for a historic fourth consecutive County Championship title.