So the first round of fixtures is now complete and we have had a good week. Disappointing not to get the win, however we sit 2nd and play one of the teams that won this week in Round 2, down on the south coast against Sussex.
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Hands shaken and match ends as a draw.
Surrey - 328 & 447 for 4
Warwickshire - 544
Surrey - 11 pts
Warwickshire - 16 pts
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This one is obviously destined for a draw but feels wrong considering the first 3 days were gripping and looked like a result was possible.
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A bit of a run chase would be nice to see although would Surrey want to risk an injury to one of their bowlers.
Ifnit going to happen it needs to be in thr next 4 or 5 overs to offer some for for Bears to chase by playing shots.
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The final session, of the final day, of the first match, of the 2026 season is about to begin.
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Have had to follow the game from afar due to work but it looks like barring a miracle collapse by Surrey, we will be getting a draw and taking 16 points. That is not going to stop me making it to the ground for the last session to watch the conclusion.
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Stumps - Day 3
Surrey 328 & 169 for 3
Warwickshire 544
Fantastic days play. Runs by all the top 5, with all making at least 50 & the lower adding plenty more. Three Surrey wickets taken in final session to set up a cracking game finale on day 4.
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A great c&b by Woakes to get Burns followed shortly by an LBW of Pope, leave the Bears in a pole position in this one.
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Thompson gets the breakthrough. Sibley survives an LBW appeal only to go the following ball leg before. 9 wickets to go for victory.
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Tea - day 3
Surrey - 328
Warwickshire - 544
This game is definitely there for the Bears. I dont think it will be as comfortable bowling as it was early on day 1 so the bowling attack is going to have to earn these wickets.
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Bears innings ends on 544 all out. Can't fault that Batting display. 444 runs by the top 6 and another 100 by the lower order. More of that this season please.
Now for the bowlers to get back out and start taking some Surrey wickets. This game is in our hands now.
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Woakes departs. Thompson for his Bears debut with the bat.
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Webster departs caught by Foakes off the bowling of Lawes. The wizard makes his way out to the middle.
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Big Beau Webster makes it 5 out of 5 for the top order to all make it to 50.
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After 110 overs in the Bears innings, all bonus points which can be gained by both teams, have been. The breakdown is:
Warwickshire
Batting - 5
Bowling - 3
Total - 8
Surrey
Batting - 2
Bowling - 1
Total - 3
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Barnard slashes at one outside off and is caught behind for 25. The first Bears play to not make 50 so far. Kai Smith out to the middle now.
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Bears will resume play after lunch with a lead of 107 and needing another 15 runs in 5 overs to take full batting points.
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A stroll onto the outfield at lunch.
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Lunch - day 3
Surrey - 328
Warwickshire 435 for 4
Hain and Mousely fall this morning another Webster and Barnard looking to extend the lead and make it to the 5th batting point in short time. Short delay for rain didnt stop the Bears commanding the game.
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Rain stops play 🌧
Surrey - 328
Warwickshire - 407 for 4
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Barnard looks like he is chasing the final batting point. 2 glorious back to back shots for 4 to get over the 400 mark.
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Mousely falls also falls short of a milestone score, departing for 144.
Fantastic knock by the fella.
Bears now 394 for 4. 6 runs short of a 4th batting point.
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Hain falls 6 short of his century lbw to Fisher.
Webster in at 5.
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200 run partnership has been brought up between Mousely and Hain. Hope to see them make it 300.
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Ready for day 3 and I have made it to Edgbaston. It is a little fresh this morning but there are signs of blue sky. Lets see the Bears rack up more runs and put pressure on Surrey. Another 100 runs before lunch would be ideal.
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How do I explain to normal people that with 2 whole days left to play, I'm begging for this match to be a draw 🙏🏾🏏 #WARvSUR
Weather appears to be quite nice today, although looks like it might still be a bit fresh. Looking forward to getting down to Edgbaston for the first time in 2026.
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Stumps on day 2
Surrey - 328
Warwickshire - 330 for 2
Great day for the Bears. Only two wickets down and a lead of 2 runs. All 4 batsmen making over 50 with a century for Mousley.
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