Tom Curran"s explosive 86 leads Surrey to victory

On the third day of the Vitality County Championship match at Taunton, Tom Curran showcased his batting prowess, scoring 86 runs off 75 balls, which included eight sixes and six fours. His explosive innings significantly impacted the game, putting Surrey in a strong position against Somerset. Meanwhile, Worcestershire's Tom Taylor delivered a remarkable bowling performance, achieving career-best figures of six for 28, leading to Warwickshire's follow-on after being bowled out for just 128 runs in their first innings. In another match, Nottinghamshire's captain Haseeb Hameed played a crucial role in their fightback, scoring an unbeaten 100 runs, supported by Joe Clarke's 62 not out. This partnership helped Nottinghamshire reach 180 for two, still trailing Essex by 184 runs. Additionally, Durham continued their dominance over Lancashire, with David Bedingham setting a record as the highest individual scorer in the county's first-class history. Kent faced challenges in their match against Hampshire, having been forced to follow on after a disappointing first innings total of 207. The day was marred by torrential rain, which led to the abandonment of play in the evening session. Sussex, on the other hand, secured their seventh win of the season against Glamorgan, while Yorkshire moved closer to promotion after a convincing victory over Leicestershire. Gloucestershire's Archie Bailey made a significant impact in their match against Middlesex, taking four wickets and contributing to a dramatic collapse of the hosts. This performance left Middlesex struggling, as they were bowled out for 165, setting up a challenging fourth day for them.