Surrey Breaks Club Record with 820-9 at The Oval

Surrey set a new club record by declaring at 820-9 against Durham at The Oval, the fourth-highest total in county cricket history and surpassing their previous best of 811 from 1899. Dom Sibley led the way with a career-best 305, supported by centuries from Dan Lawrence (178), Will Jacks (119), and Sam Curran (108), with Sibley forging key partnerships throughout the innings. Surrey's dominant batting capitalized on a weakened Durham bowling attack, as George Drissell conceded 247 runs in 45 overs. The total still trails Yorkshire's all-time county record of 887 set in 1896. Durham struggled in reply, closing day two at 59 for 1 and facing mounting pressure from Surrey's bowlers. Surrey maintains their undefeated season and remains near the top of Division One.