Somerset, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire Score Centuries in County Championship Records

In the County Championship Division One, Yorkshire showed strong form with Adam Lyth scoring his fifth first-class century, helping his team build a 70-run lead over Sussex in a crucial relegation battle, while Nottinghamshire remained competitive at Trent Bridge thanks to Haseeb Hameed's third century of the season. Somerset dominated with a record-breaking partnership between James Rew and Tom Abell, who scored 162 not out and 156 respectively, setting a new county record for the fourth-wicket stand and gaining a significant advantage over Nottinghamshire. Middlesex solidified their position in Division Two, led by Kane Williamson's commanding 153 and supportive half-centuries from Leus du Plooy and Luke Hollman, despite rain interruptions. Other notable performances included Essex's massive 602 for six declared against Warwickshire and impressive bowling from Mason Crane, who took six for 19 against Lancashire. Additionally, the Somerset Trojans won the Bermuda Football Association’s under-23 knock-out championship with a 5-2 victory over FC Bascome, highlighted by multiple goal scorers and MVP awards on both sides.