Summary

  • Yorkshire win County Championship title with one game to spare, beating Notts by inns/152 runs

  • Worcestershire win promotion from Division Two

  • Lancashire on brink of relegation after defeat at Sussex

  • Victories for Warwickshire and Durham in Division One

  1. Postpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Yorkshire - county championsImage source, PA

    That's it for the live text of this round of Championship matches. We hope you've had as much fun reading it as we have writing it.

    We'll leave you with a picture of the 2014 County Championship champions, Yorkshire.

  2. Postpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Jack ShantryImage source, Getty Images

    We also know one of the teams coming up to Division One next season, with a Jack Shantry-led Worcestershire producing a stunning comeback to defeat Surrey at New Road.

    Chasing 217 to win, Surrey looked well set on 131-2, but the visitors collapsed to 189 all out as their promotion hopes were dashed.

    What a way for Worcestershire to honour the memory of club legend and academy manager Damian D'Oliveira, who passed away at the age of 53 in June.

  3. Postpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Ryan SidebottomImage source, Getty Images

    So, where do we stand at the end of a round of fixtures which has displayed everything wonderful about county cricket?

    We have new county champions in Yorkshire, thanks to an inspired performance against Nottinghamshire from the evergreen left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom, who finished with match figures of 9-65.

    But this title has not just been won at Trent Bridge, performances throughout the year from Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid and the like have given Yorkshire, in my opinion, a very much deserved first title since 2001.

  4. Postpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    BBC Sussex's Adrian Harms at Hove: "It was eventually a comfortable win for Sussex, who cruised to victory with 12 overs to spare.

    "Craig Cachopa finished 78 not out and, with half centuries for Ed Joyce and Chris Nash, Sussex were always control of the run chase.

    "Credit should be given to Lancashire, who never gave up, but their future in Division One is now out of their hands."

  5. Lancashire on the brinkpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    That defeat leaves Lancashire staring at relegation back to Division Two after just one season in the top flight.

    Glen Chapple's side will now have to hope Middlesex are beaten by Somerset at Taunton next week, before what could prove to be a relegation decider between the Red Rose and the Lord's outfit at Old Trafford in the final round of games.

    What a match that could be.

  6. Text 81111published at 17:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    No name: 50 today, and celebrating in the heart of Lancashire! Well done Yorkshire!

    Freddie, Wentworth: Well done WCCC on gaining promotion after a great season. Good luck next season.

  7. Postpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    And it's all over at Hove, Craig Cachopa pulls a ball from Luke Procter behind the wicketkeeper for four as Sussex beat Lancashire by seven wickets.

    Cachopa, who made an unbeaten 78, and Luke Wright embrace in the middle of the pitch as Sussex ensure their place in Division One for another season.

    Match scorecard

  8. Postpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    BBC Radio Leicester's Richard Rae at Bristol: "There are days when county cricket really doesn't do itself any favours, and this was most definitely one of those days.

    "With both sides at the bottom of Division Two, there was nothing for either to lose, and on a flat wicket Leicestershire made it clear they'd attempt to chase any target. Unfortunately Gloucestershire captain Alex Gidman - playing his last game for the county at Nevil Road - and head coach John Bracewell appeared to think it more important to be sure of avoiding defeat than giving themselves a good chance to win.

    "The result was that what could have been a hugely exciting and interesting final couple of sessions turned into a meaningless exercise in giving Will Gidman a chance to go to a century in his own final innings for the county in Bristol.

    "There are still plenty of positives for Leicestershire to take from the game - centuries for Greg Smith, Ned Eckersley and Niall O'Brien, Angus Robson passing 1,000 first class runs for the season and some seriously quick bowling from Atif Sheikh, including his maiden first-class hat-trick. They will take that confidence into the final two games. That first Championship win for two seasons still remains on the cards."

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Bristol: "What began as a promising final day, with Leicestershire bowling much better and having Gloucestershire in a bit of trouble, petered out into disappointment as the home side failed to offer even the smallest of carrots.

    "It was a shame for the paying public, but what it did mean was that both Alex and Will Gidman registered centuries in their final match at Bristol before moving on to pastures new."

  9. Postpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie:, external My mate @GaleyLad and I. Very proud of him and the lads! #strongunit #teamwork #YCCC

    Jason GillespieImage source, Jason Gillespie

    Captain Andrew Gale was unable to lift the Championship trophy after receiving a two-match ban from the ECB.

  10. Postpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Luke Wright comes in and duly hits Steven Croft for six from only his second ball. It's only a matter of time before the game at Hove is over.

    Match scorecard

  11. Postpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    BBC Sport's Chris Osborne:, external Hmmm. If Essex are to get promoted, they will have to do it without Ryan ten Doeschate. He has opted to join Kolkata Knight Riders in Champions League.

  12. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Worcestershire strength and conditioning coach Ross Dewar:, external We lost a special man this year, we know he will be somewhere with a glass of red very happy #foryoudolly #alwaysmissed

    Worcestershire Academy director and former batsman Damian D'Oliveira passed away in June this year after battling cancer.

  13. WICKETpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Ed Joyce's innings is over. The Irishman tried to sweep Steven Croft but the ball gets through to the stumps, bringing to an end an entertaining 79 off 80 balls.

    In the grand scheme of things, this wicket may not have much of an impact, with Sussex only needing 44 runs with seven wickets left.

    Match scorecard

  14. 50 for Cachopapublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    And that's a fifth first-class fifty of the summer for Craig Cachopa, who, don't forget, was playing club cricket not so long ago. He comes down the wicket to Simon Kerrigan and hits it high over long-off for six.

    There's hope for us all yet...

    The Red Rose are now wilting as Sussex reach 202-2, needing 49 runs to win.

    Match scorecard

  15. Postpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Ed Joyce whacks another six off Simon Kerrigan. He and Craig Cachopa really are motoring towards the target.

    Match scorecard

  16. Appeal - not outpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Massive appeal from Lancashire captain Glen Chapple as Craig Cachopa flicks one into the hands of the fielder, but the umpire says the ball did not hit the New Zealander on the glove and he survives.

    Sussex 170-2, needing 81 to win.

    Match scorecard

  17. 50 for Ed Joycepublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Sussex's Ed Joyce is finding the same form as he had in the first innings, and passes his fifty with a six off Simon Kerrigan.

    Joyce and Craig Cachopa are now finding the boundary with regularity, as Lancashire set a bold field in a bid to force a victory.

    Sussex now need 90 runs for a victory that would put Lancashire deep in the relegation muck off 24 overs, with eight wickets in hand.

    Match scorecard

  18. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Surrey's ex-Worcestershire batsman Steve Davies:, external Congrats to the Worcester boys on promotion. #shantry4england

    Worcestershire bowler Jack Shantry:, external Could not be happier. What a result. #COYP

    Jack ShantryImage source, Jack Shantry

    Jack Shantry scored his maiden first-class century batting at number nine in the win over Surrey. And a sneaky appearance from director of cricket Steve Rhodes in this selfie!

  19. Postpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    And there it is. Alex Gidman has declared the Gloucestershire innings at 306-9 straight after his brother's century against Leicestershire and the sides shake hands on a match that could have ended more dramatically had the home captain been more adventurous with his declaration.

    The waiting goes on for Leicestershire, who are still looking for their first Championship win since September 2012.

    Match scorecard

  20. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Worcestershire batsman Brett D'Oliveira:, external This bloke doeeeeeee...... #promotion @JackShantry

    Brett D'OliveiraImage source, Brett D'Oliveira

    Shantry's haul of 10 wickets in the match against Surrey secured Worcestershire's promotion to Division One.