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Nottinghamshire win after rain

Michael Lumb struck a fine half-century as Nottinghamshire claimed a seven-wicket Duckworth-Lewis victory over Warwickshire in their Yorkshire Bank 40 clash at Edgbaston.

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Dublin draw crushes O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien was left distraught after Ireland were denied a famous one-day victory against Pakistan.

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Ireland snatch dramatic tie

Kevin O'Brien hit 14 runs off the final over as Ireland's opening one-day international with Pakistan in Dublin was tied on the Duckworth-Lewis method.

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Balcombe stars for Hampshire

David Balcombe claimed a five-wicket haul as Hampshire reduced Lancashire to 252-9 on the opening day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash at the Ageas Bowl.

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Sussex sizzle, Durham dominate

Sussex swiftly wrapped up a County Championship win over Somerset on day two at Horsham, while Middlesex were bowled out for 196 at Durham.

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Stevens frustrates Essex again

Darren Stevens continued to shine in between the rain at Chelmsford as Kent ended a shortened second day on 214-5.

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Foxes engineer escape route

Leicestershire's battle to salvage a draw from their County Championship Division Two game against Glamorgan was boosted by bad weather and their best opening stand of the season on day three at Grace Road.

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Moeen ton powers Worcs

Moeen Ali's first century in the County Championship for nearly two years steered Worcestershire into a strong position in their Division Two clash with local rivals Gloucestershire at New Road.

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Places on the line as KP lurks

Alastair Cook believes the spectre of Kevin Pietersen's return will create healthy competition in England's batting line-up.

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Ireland facing tough chase

Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in the opening ODI against Pakistan.

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Sussex crush sorry Somerset

Sussex have gone top of County Championship after completing an innings victory over Somerset in less than five sessions at Horsham.

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Late strikes boost Durham

The new ball proved more of a threat in the evening than the morning at Chester-le-Street as Division One leaders Middlesex replied to Durham's 259 by slipping to 11-2.

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