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. 100 for Will Gidmanpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    In the fading Bristol sunlight, Gloucestershire's Will Gidman gets his third Championship ton of summer from 122 balls, including 15 fours and two sixes.

    He has also gone past 800 Championship runs for the season in this innings, to go with his 39 wickets.

    Surely there will be a declaration from Will's brother Alex soon, and the Nevil Road fans will be put out of their misery.

    Match scorecard

  2. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Alex LeesImage source, Getty Images

    Yorkshire batsman Alex Lees:, external Amazing feeling! Proudest day of my life. Dad would be so proud #champions

    The opener's father passed away from cancer in May 2011.

  3. Postpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Steady does it now at Hove. Craig Cachopa, who was playing club cricket at Reigate earlier this summer, and Ed Joyce are happy to pick up the singles here and trundle along towards their victory target.

    Sussex 135-2, needing 116 runs for the win.

    Match scorecard

  4. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Craig CachopaImage source, Getty Images

    South Africa-born New Zealander Craig Cachopa, who also holds a Portuguese passport, has settled in very nicely alongside Ed Joyce, moving on to 19 as his Sussex side are 126-2, needing 125 for victory against Lancashire.

    Who has more passports - Cachopa or Nottinghamshire's Riki Wessels?

  5. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Glamorgan captain Mark Wallace:, external Congrats to @mitchwccc and @WorcsCCC on securing promotion. What a hero @JackShantry #beefy

  6. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    BBC London 94.9's Mark Church: "Surrey will wonder in the cold light of day how they managed to end up losing this game.

    "Seemingly in control of their run chase at 122-2 at lunch, they collapsed to 189 all out, with Zafar Ansari the last man to go for a valiant 64.

    "Jack Shantry's golden game continued as he took four wickets after the interval and all credit to Worcestershire who secure promotion.

    "For Surrey, their hopes of promotion have now disappeared and they will concentrate on trying to finish the season in a positive manner against Derbyshire on Monday."

    Read Ged Scott's match report from New Road.

  7. Postpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    BBC Newcastle's Martin Emmerson: "Durham's last win at Lord's in a Championship match was in 1998. Until today, that remained the only one.

    "Back then, they just reached their target of 240 with a wicket to spare. This time it was far more comfortable, with victory looking certain within the first half-hour of the day as Chris Rushworth took three wickets.

    "By lunch, Middlesex were seven down and it was a case of when, rather than if, for Durham. The Blaydon Races rang out from the visitors' dressing room at the close, in stark contrast to three weeks ago when they lost at Lancashire and ended up in the relegation zone.

    "What price the same song on this ground a week tomorrow when Durham play Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup final?"

    Read the match report from Lord's.

  8. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Some more Tweets from some happy Worcestershire fans:

    Cale Ingram:, external Congratulations @worcsccc! Picked the wrong week to be away from New Road! Spanish cider to celebrate.

    Dominic:, external So happy we are back in Division 1, hopefully our youthful squad can push on and bring the glory days back to New Road.

    Stefan Ward:, external @WCCC_Pears back in the top division where we belong! We'll stay up in D1 next year.

    Use #bbccricket on Twitter, email tms@bbc.co.uk or text 81111 with your name and message.

  9. Postpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    HoveImage source, Adrian Harms

    BBC Sussex's Adrian Harms at Hove: Just as Sussex look to be cruising to victory, Kerrigan has Nash caught behind for 57.

    Is there a sting in the tail? The Sussex middle order has on occasions been a little fragile this season. Just memorise the scene for those winter nights ahead - this is the last day's cricket at Hove this season.

  10. WICKETpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Another one down at Nevil Road. Leicestershire's Dan Redfern has followed up his snaring of Craig Miles before tea with the wicket of Liam Norwell, edging behind for just one.

    Match scorecard

  11. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Yorkshire wicket-keeper Andrew Hodd:, external Lovely touch from @MichaelVaughan Not that Gaz needs any encouragement! #CheersForTheChampers #WhiteRoseFamily

    Yorkshire CCCImage source, Andrew Hodd
  12. WICKETpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Exactly what Lancashire needed. Chris Nash, after reaching 57, feathers one-time England Test spinner Simon Kerrigan through to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

    Nash's partnership of 76 with Ed Joyce has taken Sussex ever-closer to victory though, needing 149 runs with eight left to bat.

    Match scorecard

  13. Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    They're also back out at Nevil Road, where Gloucestershire are eight wickets down after losing Craig Miles just before tea, caught by Leicestershire's Josh Cobb off the bowling of Dan Redfern for 10.

    Even with that, this game is beyond a result now, and they are just playing for time.

    Match scorecard

  14. Postpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    It has been quite a day hasn't it?

    Starting off with Yorkshire lifting the Division One title at Trent Bridge just over an hour into the final day's play, Warwickshire moving into second place with a win over Northants, Durham all but securing top-flight safety and Worcestershire gaining promotion to Division One.

    And it's not over yet... We're back out at Hove with Chris Nash hitting Simon Kerrigan for four from the first ball of the evening session.

  15. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    CakesImage source, Adrian Harms

    Adrian Harms:, external "Last cake of the season at Hove - can @SussexCCC celebrate with a win? Full commentary @BBCSussexSport."

    Secretly fuming. We like cake. We want cake.

    BBC Radio Lancashire's Scott Read:

    "Lancashire are going to need some post-tea inspiration if they're to climb out of the relegation zone today.

    "Nine wickets required in the final session, Sussex have made an excellent start to their second innings.

    "Chasing 251 from 59 overs for victory, the home side are 94-1 with 40 overs remaining in the days play.

    "Defeat for the Red Rose will leave them 12 points adrift of Middlesex, who have a game in hand."

  16. Postpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Thanks, Phil, hope you enjoyed that. Go and get yourself a well deserved rest and cuppa.

    Yes, I'm back and will be with you until we get a result at Hove between Sussex and Lancashire.

    The hosts really are going some in a bid to ensure their Division One safety for another year, with Chris Nash and Ed Joyce looking in sensational form.

  17. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    It seems like Sussex are slight favourites at Hove, and could push for victory if Chris Nash and Ed Joyce stay at the crease.

    On the day Yorkshire won the Division One title, a Lancashire defeat - coupled with the prospect of them slipping closer to relegation - would make it a perfect few hours for you if the colour of your rose is white rather than red.

    Phil Shepka - over to you.

  18. Teapublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Ed Joyce and Chris NashImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Sussex's Adrian Harms at Hove: "Sussex are making good progress at Hove. They are 94-1, needing 157 to win in another 40 overs.

    "Chris Nash has reached his second half century of the match and with skipper Ed Joyce on 28, Sussex look on course for a win that would secure their Division One status for next season.

    "Lancashire are being hampered by the loss of Tom Smith, who is unable to bowl because of a back problem."

  19. Email tms@bbc.co.ukpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    Moeen AliImage source, Getty Images

    Worcestershire fans - how does it feel to be back in the top division?

    Who have been the key men this season? And can you compete in Division One next year?

    Get involved by using #bbccricket, external on Twitter, email tms@bbc.co.uk or text 81111 with your name and message.

  20. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2014

    bencillo:, external "Congratulations @WorcsCCC on promotion! Nail-biting finish to the match."

    Postman_LFC:, external "Congrats to @WorcsCCC on promotion to Div One. Fantastic season with young players."

    Jack Apperley:, external "Huge congratulations to @worcsccc for gaining promotion to the first division! Fantastic exciting cricket!"