Somerset, Nottinghamshire Draw in County Championship at Trent Bridge

The 2025 cricket season saw several high-profile matches end in draws, reflecting both competitive play and challenging weather conditions. Somerset retained the Cup Match trophy after a rain-delayed game against St George’s ended in a stalemate, with notable performances including Delray Rawlins’s near-century and Kamau Leverock’s effective bowling. In the County Championship, Somerset secured a draw against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, with Tom Abell's half-century and a crucial partnership with Tom Banton helping them stave off defeat, while Nottinghamshire's Haseeb Hameed scored a commanding 208. The draw left Surrey with a nine-point lead over Nottinghamshire in Division One, intensifying the race for a fourth consecutive title. Meanwhile, Gloucestershire’s Joe Phillips hit his maiden first-class century in a rain-affected County Championship Division Two match against Middlesex, but insufficient playtime led to an inevitable draw. Across these matches, weather interruptions and resilient batting performances were key factors in the drawn outcomes, underscoring the competitive balance in the 2025 cricket season.