In a surprising turn of events at Grace Road, Leicestershire slumped to three for four in their match against Yorkshire, with Ben Coad claiming three wickets. The top six batsmen struggled, with four of them making ducks. Ajinkya Rahane was the last hope for Leicestershire to rescue the innings. Meanwhile, Archie Vaughan survived a close appeal for caught behind at Taunton, as Somerset struggled early on against Surrey.
In other matches, Sussex and Middlesex also faced early setbacks, losing key wickets. Somerset made a bold move by promoting Archie Vaughan, but lost their opening batsman early on. The weather delayed the start of play at Chelmsford as well.
Somerset won the toss and opted to bat, while other teams chose to bowl first in the matches. The County Championship remains tight in both divisions, with Somerset closing in on leaders Surrey. Shakib Al Hasan joined Surrey for a one-match deal, adding depth to the squad.
The competition in Division Two is also fierce, with Sussex and Middlesex leading the pack. The matches promise an exciting denouement to the County Championship, as Somerset and Surrey prepare to face off in an important clash. Fans can expect an intense battle for promotion spots in both divisions.
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