Surrey Crush Yorkshire by Innings in County Clash

Surrey defeated Yorkshire by an innings and 28 runs in the Rothesay County Championship Division One at the Kia Oval, marking their second win of the season. Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 77, but his side was bowled out for 229, with Jordan Clark taking 4-45 and Tom Lawes 3-47. Bairstow's aggressive batting and leadership stood out, though he is set to miss Yorkshire's next match as he joins the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The fixture drew a record crowd of 14,853 for a 21st-century County Championship game at the Oval. Yorkshire suffered their third defeat in six games, while Surrey showcased their strength even without several England internationals. The match underscored the importance of the toss at the Oval, where teams have chosen to bowl first in 16 straight Championship matches.