It’s back and it’s just the best 😍

The County Championship was back at the Kia Oval over the weekend and we asked the first people through the gate why they love it?!

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Ben Compton's century and rain lead to a surprising draw for Kent against Northants

Kent holds on for a draw thanks to Compton's hundred and the loss of 60 overs on the final day

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"We've got to stop being reactive, we've got to be proactive!"

Gareth Batty gave an honest assessment of the draw with Leicestershire.

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The teams shake hands with Surrey 263/4, with Ollie Pope 83 not out.

It was great to welcome over 10,000 people to our first home match of the summer. Thanks for the brilliant contest, Leicestershire. We’ll see you later in the year. 🤝

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Notts secures their first victory as they overcome Glamorgan despite Crane's efforts

Liam Patterson-White's standout performance with three wickets leads the reigning champions to success against newcomers

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Derbyshire Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory • The Peakite • Derbyshire Cricket independent news Derbyshire collapsed with the bat on day four to hand Lancashire their first Rothesay County Championship victory of the season.

Reaction from @pkfsport.bsky.social following Derbyshire’s defeat at Lancashire 👇

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What a strange start to the season for Derbyshire.

In an amazing position to win both of their opening matches of the campaign, but have only registered a draw and a defeat. Neither game was heavily impacted by the weather.

Got to learn how to kill teams off.

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Derbyshire fall to a 29 run defeat away at Lancashire in Division Two of the County Championship.

The visitors needed just 138 to win the match but an ageless and inspired James Anderson inspired the red rose county to a remarkable victory.

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Jason Kerr Head Coach @somersetccc.bsky.social joins us live 3.40 tea on BBC Sounds after their 10 wickets win at Essex this weekend
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That is bonkers! Absolutely undeserved - but I’ll take it!

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#Derbyshire lose their 2nd #CountyChampionship match to #Lancashire at Old Trafford. A close game throughout. Derbys showed skill & tenacity, getting the better of Lancs for much of it; James Anderson bowled Derbys out in the 4th innings with 4-18, finishing 30 short of the 138 target. #Cricket

Well, that's us off the bottom of the table at least #HantsCricket #CountyChampionship #YORKSvHANTS #cricket

Wow! What a first win of the season; I did not think for a moment we would defend 138, but Jimmy bowled a match-winning spell and a chaotic run out finished it! (And probably denied Jimmy a five-fer.) #CountyChampionship

Oh that was remarkable, and a comedy run-out to finish it. 😁🏏🌹 #CountyChampionship

Derbyshire 108/9 chasing 138, Jimmy Anderson has taken 4 wickets for 18 runs.

Oh, Jimmy Jimmy 😁🏏🌹 #CountyChampionship

I’m watching this from behind the sofa.

Please get over the line, Derbyshire.

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What made Dan Norcross so happy? 😂

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Hahahahaha, Sibley. Truly excellent stuff this 🏏 #SURvLEI #CountyChampionship

A dream start for Derbyshire on the final day!

The visitors secure the last four wickets inside the first hour of play!

Lancashire all out for 160 - Derbyshire just need to reach 138 to win!

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Definitely feels a day for round the grounds with BBC radio 5 sports extra
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The final day is underway at the Kia Oval 🏏

Watch every ball as Surrey start their second innings 📺 www.kiaoval.com/match-centre...

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Looks like a good day to come
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I have just read @anniechave.bsky.social article in The Cricket Paper about opening day of the County season. It got me thinking about the domestic red ball game and it's link to the Test team these days.

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Compton and Northeast battle hard for Kent as they face follow-on pressure

Northants is on track for victory but Kent makes them earn every wicket on day three at Canterbury

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Four for Lawes as Leicestershire take lead on Day 3 - Kia Oval Leicestershire went beyond Surrey’s first innings at the Kia Oval, as Tom Lawes claimed four wickets in the County Championship fixture.

A tireless effort from the bowlers who got their rewards for sticking to the task late on the third day.

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Parkinson's performance propels Gloucestershire as Durham secures an innings win

Durham is left without points after another heavy defeat at Bristol, suffering zero points after two rounds

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Patel and Cox intensify Surrey's struggles on a challenging final day

Leicestershire builds a 171-run advantage with impressive innings from three centurions and a 96

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Compton and Northeast battle for Kent amidst follow-on pressure

Northants eye victory but Kent makes them work hard for every wicket on Day 3

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Leaning's efforts keep Sussex's hopes alive in a tough match

Warwickshire's Bamber and Booth put pressure on the hosts as they pursue a challenging target of 328 on the final day

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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION TWO

DAY THREE - CLOSE

Lancashire: 351 & 147-6

Derbyshire: 374

What a final day we have in store tomorrow!

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