Summary

  • Commentary of every game available at top of this page

  • All 18 counties split into three regional groups of six

  • Each side will play five games

  • Two sides with most points play five-day final

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  1. Postpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Tom Banton wicketImage source, Getty Images

    That's the end of the first day of round two of the Bob Willis Trophy.

    A day ultimately dominated by the bowlers, except at New Road where Jake Libby and Brett D'Oliveira both scored unbeaten centuries to put Worcestershire in control against Glamorgan.

    Wickets tumbled at Northants where the hosts were shot out for 67 and Somerset are already into their second innings.

    Myself and Joe Rindl will be back in the morning to bring you all the talking points from day two.

    See you then.

  2. Close of play scorespublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Bob Willis Trophy - day one

    North group:

    Durham 180 v Lancashire 33-0

    Leics 199 v Derbys 101-1

    Notts 13-1 v Yorks 264

    Central group:

    Gloucs 191-8 v Warwickshire

    Northants 67 v Somerset 166 & 15-1

    Worcs 309-3 v Glamorgan

    South group:

    Essex 253-7 v Surrey

    Kent v Sussex 320-9

    Middlesex 252 v Hants 27-2

  3. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    And with time at Northants, that is day one done and dusted.

    Let's have a look at the scores before we pack up and go...

  4. Stumps at Northantspublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Northants 67 v Somerset 166 & 15-1

    And that ends an extraordinary day at The County Ground.

    21 wickets fell, but Somerset have put themselves in a strong position.

    They lead by 114 with nine second innings wickets remaining.

  5. Close of play at Chester-le-Streetpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Durham 180 v Lancs 33-0

    A great opening day for Lancashire as they restrict Durham to 180 and finish on 33-0.

    Keaton Jennings (14 not out) and Alex Davies (8 not out) will both be at the crease tomorrow morning.

  6. Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Lancashire 29-0 v Durham 180 all out

    And not much happening in the north east either, as Alex Davies and Keaton Jennings are comfortably seeing out the last few Durham deliveries.

    One over and a bit left here too.

  7. Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Northants 67 v Somerset 166 & 9-1

    Ed Byrom and Somerset captain Tom Abell are batting for the close.

    One and a bit overs to go at The County Ground.

    Can Northants grab another?

  8. Postpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    So, just the two games are still going... Durham v Lancs and the wicketfest between Northants and Somerset.

    A couple of overs left in each.

  9. Close of playpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Middlesex 252 v Hants 27-2

    Joe Weatherley and Tom Alsop see out the last couple of overs for Hampshire.

    And that ends a just about even opening day.

  10. Close of play at Grace Roadpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Derbyshire 101-1 v Leicestershire 199 all out

    And that is stumps. Derbyshire finish on 101-1 with Luis Reece on 50 and Wayne Madsen on 37.

  11. 50 runs

    for Luis Reecepublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Derbyshire 97-1 v Leicestershire 199

    Luis ReeceImage source, Rex Features

    They're still playing at Grace Road as Luis Reece races to 50 from 66 balls.

    It's a fantastic second wicket stand for Derbyshire after losing skipper Billy Godleman in the second over.

    The visitors are 97-1 and only 102 runs behind Leicestershire's first innings total.

    Not long left now.

  12. Bowlers on top at Radlettpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Middlesex 252 v Hants 23-2

    Middlesex have taken a couple of early Hampshire wickets late in the day.

    James Harris removed opener Felix Organ, before bowling nightwatchman Keith Barker shortly after.

    One over to go.

  13. Stumps at Chelmsfordpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Essex 253-7 v Surrey

    And that's it for the day at Chelmsford also.

    Both sides will be fairly happy with their 90 overs' work.

  14. Close of play at Canterburypublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Kent v Sussex 320-9

    Kent are unable to dismiss Sussex before stumps.

    Ben Brown has orchestrated the innings - the captain goes to the close unbeaten on 90.

  15. Stumps at Bristolpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Gloucestershire 191-8 v Warks

    Close of play at Bristol as Gloucestershire finish on 191-8.

    Ben Charlesworth was the standout performer with the bat for Gloucestershire top-scoring with 51 while Oliver Hannon-Dalby took 4-24 with the ball.

    Tom Smith and Josh Shaw will resume on 15 and three respectively tomorrow.

  16. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Lammonby lbw b Glover 0 (Northants 67 v Somerset 166 & 0-1)

    It's just bonkers!

    Wicket number 21 of the day. Brandon Glover smacks one into the pad of Somerset opener Tom Lammonby and he's sent on his way for nought.

  17. Postpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Lancashire 7-0 v Durham 180 all out

    Lancashire have started their innings nicely here as Keaton Jennings get off the mark with a nice four.

    We've still got seven overs left at Chester-le-Street until stumps.

  18. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Wheater c Evans b Clarke 52 (Essex 248-7 v Surrey)

    Surrey strike late in the day.

    Adam Wheater is removed by Rikki Clarke for a well made 52 as he slices the all-rounder to gully. Big wicket for the visitors.

  19. Postpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Northants 67 v Somerset 166 & 0-0

    And so, the third innings on day one begins with eight overs remaining.

    Ben Sanderson, who took 5-28 earlier, has the new ball for Northants.

    Ed Byrom and Tom Lammonby open for Somerset for the second time today!

  20. Stumps at New Roadpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 8 August 2020

    Worcs 309-3 v Glamorgan

    An extraordinary first day comes to a close at New Road.

    Centurions Jake Libby (142*) and Brett D'Oliveira (123*) stroll off with their stand worth 239.

    Worcestershire took complete control after those three early wickets for Michael Hogan.