Nottinghamshire topples Surrey to strengthen County Championship title defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Nottinghamshire secured a 145-run victory over Surrey at The Kia Oval in the Rothesay County Championship on August 22. Olly Stone was instrumental, taking match figures of 10-94, while Joe Clarke scored a critical 95. Despite Ollie Pope's resilient 111, Surrey was bowled out for 183 in pursuit of 329 runs. Nottinghamshire's win reinforces their position at the top of Division One, as they aim for a second consecutive title with five rounds remaining.
- •Nottinghamshire scored 184 and 306; Surrey 162 and 183.
- •Olly Stone claimed 10 wickets in the match.
- •Joe Clarke's 95 helped recover Notts from a precarious start.
- •Ollie Pope scored 111 for Surrey in their second innings.
- •This victory increases Nottinghamshire's points in the championship.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Notts beat Surrey to boost hopes of retaining title
"Nottinghamshire beat Surrey by 145 runs at The Oval to maintain aspirations of a second successive County Championship title.
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