NATIONAL COUNTIES All to play for on final day

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Created on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 06:24

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An intriguing final day is in prospect today in National Counties Western Division One at Wimborne where Wiltshire have a lead of 130 over Dorset with four second innings wickets left. 

A half century from former Hampshire batsman Oli Soames, who was last out, restricted Wiltshire’s first innings lead to 22. Off-spinner Joe King took four for 50 for Wiltshire. 

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NATIONAL COUNTIES TROPHY quarter-final round-up

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Created on Sunday, 18 July 2021 23:27

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An outstanding all-round performance from Andy Rishton helped holders Berkshire into the last four of the National Counties Trophy with a five wickets win over Devon in the quarter-finals at scorching Sidmouth. 

Rishton starred first with the ball, taking one for 12 in a miserly eight over spell then returning to mop up Devon’s resistance to finish with three for 18. 

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NATIONAL COUNTIES Championship best for Dorset's Pack

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Created on Sunday, 25 July 2021 21:39

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Dorset slow left-armer Rob Pack took a Championship-best six for 38 against Wiltshire at Wimborne. 

Pack had taken six wickets in his previous four Championship matches since his debut in 2016, but he comfortably doubled that tally. 

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NATIONAL COUNTIES CRICKET Championship round-up

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Created on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 22:19

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Defending champions Berkshire extended their unbeaten run to 34 consecutive Championship matches but had to settle for a draw against Wiltshire at Corsham in Western Division One. 

Former England Under-19s opener Savin Perera made 121 not out, his highest Championship score, but he was overshadowed by debutant Josh Lincoln in a fourth wicket partnership of 130 in 20 overs. 

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CRICKET Cornwall and Wales produce first class upsets

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Created on Wednesday, 21 July 2021 13:41

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Cornwall and Wales NC produced the upsets in today’s Showcase Matches between first-class and National Counties. 

Cornwall defeated Somerset by five wickets at Taunton and Wales continued their excellent season by holding their nerve to triumph by three wickets against Glamorgan in Cardiff. 

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NATIONAL COUNTIES CRICKET Day Two round-up

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Created on Monday, 12 July 2021 19:54

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Defending champions Berkshire were frustrated by rain, which delayed play in their Western Division One match against Wiltshire at Corsham until after lunch. 

But they then made brisk progress with Tom Nugent taking the last three Wiltshire wickets to finish with six for 63. 

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