County Championship returns with six matches underway on day one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The County Championship resumes today, August 20, with six matches taking place across England. The matches include Hampshire versus Yorkshire, Leicestershire against Glamorgan, Somerset playing Essex, Surrey facing Nottinghamshire, and Warwickshire versus Sussex in Division One. Division Two features Derbyshire against Durham, Gloucestershire versus Worcestershire, Lancashire playing Northamptonshire, and Middlesex facing Kent. This marks the beginning of the season's final stretch after a two-month break.
- •Six matches are in progress following a two-month break.
- •Division One and Division Two teams are competing today.
- •Live updates and commentary are available via BBC radio.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — County Championship: Play under way in six games - radio & text
"Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentaries from day one of nine matches as the County Championship resumes after its summer break.
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