Surrey defeats Yorkshire by one wicket in County Championship

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Surrey defeats Yorkshire by one wicket in County Championship
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Surrey secured a one-wicket victory over Yorkshire at The Kia Oval on Friday in their County Championship Division One match. Chasing a target of 185, Surrey reached the total with their final pair of Dan Worrall and Josh Blake at the crease. The win followed an 55-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Blake and Matt Fisher, who scored 43 and 33 respectively. Auqib Nabi contributed a six in the final stages before he was dismissed, leaving Worrall to hit the winning boundary off Ben Coad. George Hill finished with 4-52 for Yorkshire, but the visitors could not hold off the late charge. The result moves Surrey ahead of Yorkshire in the division standings with three matches remaining in the season.

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  • Surrey chased a target of 185 to win by one wicket at The Kia Oval.
  • Josh Blake remained unbeaten on 43, while Matt Fisher added 33 runs.
  • George Hill took 4-52 for Yorkshire during the final innings.
  • The result lifts Surrey above Yorkshire into mid-table status.
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  • 4:28 PMYahoo SportsEight runs needed, two wickets left: Auqib Nabi hits six before getting out next ball as Surrey pull off one-wicket win in County thriller
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Surrey won by one wicket, narrowly denying Yorkshire the chance to defend their target of 185.

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