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Yorkshire scores 263 as rain interrupts County Championship play

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Yorkshire scores 263 as rain interrupts County Championship play

Summary

Yorkshire reached 263 all out against Leicestershire on a rain-affected second day in Scarborough. George Hill contributed an aggressive 62, while James Wharton scored 70 before he was dismissed. Leicestershire's Josh Hull secured three wickets for 57 runs, and play was limited to just 24.5 overs due to weather delays. Leicestershire began their innings, reaching 12 without loss before rain halted play for the day.

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By the Numbers

•Yorkshire's first innings total is 263 all out.
•George Hill scored 62 runs, marking his fourth fifty this season.
•James Wharton contributed 70 runs before being dismissed.
•Josh Hull took 3 wickets as Leicestershire bowled Yorkshire out.
•Leicestershire began their innings with a score of 12-0.

Latest Updates

5:03 PMESPNcricinfo — George Hill fifty pushes Yorkshire forward on rain-hit day
4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics

What they're saying

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George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.
— Yahoo Sports