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Hampshire v Yorkshire and Somerset v Essex ongoing in county cricket's final day

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:28 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Hampshire v Yorkshire and Somerset v Essex ongoing in county cricket's final day

Summary

Hampshire faces Yorkshire and Somerset plays Essex on day four of county cricket matches. Durham has already made a strong statement in Division Two, led by a brilliant 140 from Ben McKinney and five wickets from Ben Stokes, defeating Derbyshire decisively. As other matches unfold, key performances could impact league standings. Cricket fans are awaiting updates as these matches progress.

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By the Numbers

•Durham scores heavily against Derbyshire with McKinney's 140 runs.
•Stokes contributes significantly with five wickets in the match.
•Hampshire and Yorkshire match status remains live.
•Somerset v Essex match also continues on day four.
•Updates on match progress are awaited as play continues.

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9:28 AMThe Guardian Sport — Hampshire v Yorkshire, Somerset v Essex, and more: county cricket day four – live

What they're saying

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Updates from around the grounds on the final day Australia thrash Bangladesh | Get The Spin | Mail Tanya Durham showed why they are 50-league-boots ahead at the top of Division Two with a crushing display at Derby. Where to start with such a thrashing? The glorious 140 from Ben McKinney, eight match wickets for the magnificent Matthew Potts or some entertaining humpty and five wickets for the still irrepressible Ben Stokes? Derbyshire lost their remaining wickets quickly on a sunny morning, which gave Durham a chance to gather runs of their own. Alex Lees fell to Ben Aitchison’s first ball, but from there the tap was open. McKinney was majestic, rifle-shots flying to the rope, 15 fours and six sixes in all. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tanya Aldred

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