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Storm Dave Suspends County Championship Match at Riverside

4/5/2026

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Storm Disrupts Cricket

Storm Dave damaged Riverside cricket ground, prompting the indefinite suspension of the County Championship match between Durham County Cricket Club and Kent County Cricket Club.
No play occurred on the third day due to unsafe conditions.
Durham led Kent by 221 runs in their second innings, a marker of their progress after last year's relegation.

Summary

Essex Dominates Hampshire

Essex declared at 461 for seven in their County Championship opener against Hampshire.
Matt Critchley scored 173 for Essex.
Hampshire ended Day One at 48 for three, after a shaky start at 67 for three.
Tom Westley suffered a finger injury on Day One.
Noah Thain debuted as replacement for Westley in the match.

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Storm Disrupts Cricket

Storm Dave damaged Riverside cricket ground, prompting the indefinite suspension of the County Championship match between Durham County Cricket Club and Kent County Cricket Club.
No play occurred on the third day due to unsafe conditions.
Durham led Kent by 221 runs in their second innings, a marker of their progress after last year's relegation.

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