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Notts snatch victory; Somerset and Warwickshire chase closely
11 Sep
Summary
- Nottinghamshire beat Hampshire by 54 runs to stay in title race.
- Durham promoted to Division One after winning against Middlesex.
- Gloucestershire secured a second consecutive win against Lancashire.
The Rothesay County Championship entered its penultimate rounds with dramatic shifts in Division One. Nottinghamshire edged closer to the title by defeating Hampshire by 54 runs at Trent Bridge, with bowler Olly Stone claiming six wickets for 28 runs. This victory keeps Nottinghamshire four points behind leaders Somerset, and one ahead of Warwickshire, intensifying the title race.
In Division Two, Durham secured promotion to Division One following a compelling 93-run victory over Middlesex. The match concluded with a spirited fightback from Middlesex's lower order, but Durham's bowlers ultimately sealed the win. Meanwhile, Gloucestershire claimed a significant second consecutive victory, overcoming Lancashire by 105 runs in a low-scoring encounter, impacting the battle at the bottom of the division.
