Yorkshire and Leicestershire match ends in draw after washout

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Yorkshire and Leicestershire match ends in draw after washout
Summary

The final day of the County Championship match between Yorkshire and Leicestershire in Scarborough was abandoned due to a wet outfield, resulting in a draw. Yorkshire scored 263 in their first innings, and Leicestershire ended with 84 runs without loss. The draw marks Yorkshire's fourth and Leicestershire's third of the season, with final points awarded as nine for Yorkshire and eleven for Leicestershire. With a significant number of overs lost, the teams prepare for upcoming confronting matches in the league, including Yorkshire's match against Surrey and Leicestershire's against Nottinghamshire.

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  • Yorkshire 263 all out; Leicestershire 84 without loss.
  • Match abandoned on the final day due to wet conditions.
  • Yorkshire claims nine points; Leicestershire earns eleven.
  • Leicestershire looks to avoid relegation while competing for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
  • Yorkshire faces Surrey next; Leicestershire meets Nottinghamshire.
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Yorkshire v Leicestershire final day abandoned without a ball being bowled with hosts claiming nine points and Foxes 11 in Division One.

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