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Notts seamers see off Surrey

Nottinghamshire seamers Harry Gurney and Paul Franks picked up three wickets apiece as the home side inflicted defeat on Surrey at Trent Bridge for the first time since 1992.

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Sussex wrap up convincing win

Steve Magoffin took a four-wicket haul as Sussex condemned Derbyshire to a fourth consecutive County Championship defeat.

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Pettini guides Essex to win

Mark Pettini kept his cool to see Essex home by five wickets with seven balls to spare against Glamorgan at Cardiff.

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Bangalore still in the hunt

Royal Challengers Bangalore kept their IPL playoff hopes alive after beating Chennai Super Kings by 24 runs in an eight-over slog.

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Root remaining optimistic

Joe Root remains optimistic despite England allowing New Zealand back into contention in the first Test at Lords.

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Late wickets leave England sweating

England suffered a late collapse of four wickets for 12 runs to wreck Joe Root and James Anderson's good work on day three of the first Test.

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Worcestershire hammer Kent

Kent remain rooted to the bottom of Division Two after veteran seamer Alan Richardson inspired previously winless Worcestershire to a 10-wicket victory inside two days at Canterbury.

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O'Brien shines back at Northants

Niall O'Brien hit a half-century against his old club as Leicestershire secured a draw in their County Championship game at Northamptonshire.

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Mumbai bow to Kings XI

Kings XI Punjab finished their Indian Premier League campaign with a 50-run win over Mumbai Indians in Dharamsala, their third victory in five days.

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England lose openers at Lord's

Alastair Cook and Nick Compton fell as England reached 91 for two at tea on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

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Benkenstein blow for Durham

Durham's one-day captain Dale Benkenstein is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring his shoulder.

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Anderson puts England in lead

James Anderson completed his 13th five-wicket Test haul as England hustled New Zealand out for 207 on the third morning at Lord's.

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