Back under way at New Roadpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Worcestershire 84-1 v Yorkshire
Two run off the first over lunch at Worcester.
A single each for Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali.
Summary
Essex lead by 130 at The Oval after bowling out Surrey for 67
Somerset's James Hildreth makes hundred against Notts, the 44th of his career
Nottinghamshire need three more points to send Lancashire down
Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell hits century against Yorkshire
Yorkshire take second bowling point and are safe from relegation
Warwickshire bowl out Kent for 167 in Division Two title decider
Back under way at New Roadpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Afternoon session beginspublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Right, there has been a clatter of wickets at several grounds this morning, most notably at The Oval.
The players are back out - let's see what the afternoon brings.
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We just want to take you back a bit to the start of Durham's Division Two game against Middlesex.
It's Paul Collingwood's final match in first-class cricket and the reception he was given before the start of play at the Riverside was absolutely deserved.
Thanks for all the great memories, Colly.
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End of twitter postget involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
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From Tom Gilthorpe: "Surely playing first class cricket in late September is not conducive to developing international players or preparing existing for upcoming for tours #bbccricket, external".
But how do you fit three competitions into a season that runs for less than half a year? It's a tough one - and it'll get even tougher when 'The Hundred' appears in 2020 - assuming the powers that be work out what the rules should be by then.
Surrey in disarraypublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Surrey 57-7 v Essex - lunch
Image source, Rex FeaturesEssex must be sorry the season is almost over because their seam bowlers have certainly run into some form of late.
They bowled out Nottinghamshire for 177 two matches ago and last week cleaned up Worcestershire for 94.
Today's it's newly crowned champions Surrey on the receiving end, with only two batsmen managing double figures on a dismal morning for home supporters at The Oval.
England's Ollie Pope is still there on 21 not out but has only the tail for company now and Surrey are in danger of failing to collect any batting points for the first time this season..
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End of twitter postWarwickshire edge morning sessionpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Kent 78-4 v Warwickshire - lunch
Clive Eakin
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportA wicket in the final over before lunch has ensured this has been Warwickshire's morning in the winner-takes-all Division Two title decider at Edgbaston.
Ollie Robinson may feel hard done by at being given out lbw to Olly Stone to a delivery which looked as if it might have been going down the leg side.
If Warwickshire were fortunate then they'll point to an extraordinary ball earlier from Keith Barker which appeared to nick Joe Denly's off stump, only for the bail to apparently drop back into its groove.
The fact that Denly is still there at lunch on 29 will be a source of hope for Kent, but it's Warwickshire who currently sit top of the table by virtue of their bowling bonus point.
'Perky' Carlson boosts Glamorganpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Glamorgan 109-3 v Leicestershire - lunch
Nick Webb
BBC Wales SportGlamorgan enjoyed a relatively prosperous morning session after a string of low scores, having being put into bat by Leicestershire.
Kiran Carlson led the way with a perky unbeaten 48.
They are facing a Foxes side without Pakistan paceman Mohammad Abbas, on international duty, and Neil Dexter, with a cut foot from a domestic accident.
Former Derbyshire seamer Tom Taylor struck twice early to have Nick Selman lbw for 14 and Jack Murphy caught for nought, slashing to point.
Stephen Cook and Carlson then added 64 in relatively untroubled fashion before spinner Callum Parkinson had South Africa Test batsman Cook leg-before for 36.
Trescothick looking goodpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Somerset 100-2 v Nottinghamshire - lunch
Dave Bracegirdle
BBC Radio Nottingham commentatorMarcus Trescothick passed fifty for the fifth time this summer on the first morning of Somerset’s County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
Trescothick was unbeaten on 56 at lunch, but Tom Banton, whose father Colin played seven first-class matches for Notts, made just three before being pinned lbw by Luke Wood early on.
Azhar Ali made 19, having shared in a partnership of 67 with Trescothick, before nicking Harry Gurney to slip.
'Questionable decision' by Middlesexpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Middlesex 113-7 v Durham - lunch
Martin Emmerson
BBC NewcastleMiddlesex chose to bat this morning and I have to say I thought it was a brave decision. Now it looks like the wrong one as they are seven down on a track offering lots of bounce and movement for the bowlers.
They suspected the pitch would get tougher to bat on as the match, goes on but this has the makings of another two day job here in CLS.
And who knows at 113-7 they could yet end up with a decent first innings lead judging by Durham's regular horror shows with the bat this season?
Matt Salisbury is the pick of the bowlers with 4-35 from 11 overs. There have also been two wickets for Mark Wood and one for Chris Rushworth.
Lunch at Edgbastonpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Kent 78-4 v Warwickshire
Warwickshire's morning at Edgbaston in the battle of the top two against Kent.
Four wickets gone. One each for Chris Wright and Keith Barker.
And two for Olly Stone, to help mark his England call-up. 39 Championship scalps now this season for him.
With the wicket going down in the second ball of Stone's sixth over, new batsman Sam Billings will have four deliveries to face on the resumption.
But another England Test tour party selection Joe Denly is still there on 29, having enjoyed a narrow escape before he had scored when Keith Barker's inswinger beat him all ends up, brushed the off-stump but did not dislodge a bail.
Lunch scores round-uppublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Division One
Hampshire 87-4 v Lancashire
Somerset 100-2 v Nottinghamshire
Surrey 57-7 v Essex
Worcestershire 82-1 v Yorkshire
Division Two
Derbyshire 92-3 v Gloucestershire
Middlesex 113-7 v Durham
Glamorgan 109-3 Leicestershire
Sussex 90-7 v Northamptonshire
Kent 78-4 v Warwickshire
Lunch at New Roadpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Worcestershire 82-1 v Yorkshire
Good morning for Worcestershire.
Just the one wicket gone.
Daryl Mitchell on 28 and Mo starting to flow on 34, with six boundaries, including those two sixes off young debutant spinner James Logan.
The Tykes went into the game only needing two more points to guarantee another season in the County Championship top flight - but those who suspected that they'd get them before lunch on day one were a long way wide of the mark.
WICKET Soames b Mahmood 29published at 12:32 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Hampshire 87-4 v Lancashire
Lancashire's lunch will taste all the better after Saqib Mahmood bowls Hampshire opener Oliver Soames with the final delivery before the interval.
In such a precarious position near the bottom of the table, it's been a highly satisfactory morning for the Red Rose county - but their fate is not in their own hands, remember.
WICKET Robinson lbw Stone 12published at 12:31 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Kent 78-4 v Warwickshire
Ollie Robinson goes in the final over before lunch. A second wicket for Olly Stone.
More for Moeen Alipublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Worcestershire 77-1 v Yorkshire
Moeen's next scoring shot is then also for six, a slog sweep in James Logan's next over, followed by a four. A harsh introduction for the youngster. Into the last over before lunch now - and the chance for him to have a think about it.
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End of twitter postWICKET Clarke lbw Porter 0published at 12:27 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Surrey 55-7 v Essex
It's a procession at The Oval. Rikki Clarke lasts only four balls and Jamie Porter now has 3-21.
If there is a crumb of comfort for Surrey, at least it's not as bad as 1983 when the same opponents dismissed them for 14 at Chelmsford.
for Moeen Alipublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Worcestershire 67-1 v Yorkshire
James Logan's 11th ball in first-class cricket gets the treatment from Moeen Ali, who hoists him back over his head and over the ropes for six.
for Marcus Trescothickpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Somerset 93-2 v Nottinghamshire
Marcus Trescothick picks up three runs at the start of a new Harry Gurney over and it brings up a 90-ball half-century. It's been another thoroughbred innings by the former England opener and he would love to convert it into what would be only his second Championship hundred of the summer.
WICKET Patel lbw Cook 5published at 12:20 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
Surrey 54-6 v Essex
Image source, Rex FeaturesSurrey beat Essex by 10 wickets when the two sides met at Chelmsford at the beginning of the month, but their unbeaten record is looking in some danger at The Oval as Sam Cook takes his second wicket of the morning. Ryan Patel doesn't look over-chuffed with the umpire's decision but that won't change anything.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 24 September 2018
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We asked you for your Champagne Moments from this season. Here's one to lift the spirits of Lancashire supporters, courtesy of Jordan Clark.
From Colin Wood: "#bbccricket, external@Clarksy16, external perfect hat trick against the old enemy @YorkshireCCC, external@root66, external@jbairstow21, external@KanyWilliamson, external - doesn't really get much better than that #champagnemoment, external"