Overview
- Surrey defeated Yorkshire by an innings and 28 runs, with standout bowling performances from Jordan Clark (4-45) and Tom Lawes (3-47).
- Jonny Bairstow's 77 was Yorkshire's lone highlight before being dismissed by Ryan Patel, marking Patel's first wicket of the season.
- The fixture at the Kia Oval drew a record County Championship crowd of 14,853, signaling renewed interest in first-class cricket.
- Durham's seven-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire reshaped the Division One standings, with Colin Ackermann and Alex Lees leading the chase.
- In Division Two, Gloucestershire celebrated their first home Championship win in nearly three years, thanks to Cameron Green's unbeaten 67, while Derbyshire held Lancashire to a draw despite James Anderson's efforts.