Yorkshire

Dom Bess led Yorkshire over the line with five final-day wickets  as they defended a 278-target to beat Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton by 39 runs shortly before tea. 

Yorkshire are seven wickets away from a Rothesay County Championship victory over Hampshire, who need 172 to win themselves. Follow this page for live updates throughout what promises to be a fascinating day four.

Adam Lyth says confidence is high within Yorkshire’s camp that they can claim full reward for their endeavour with victory over Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl.

Yorkshire are on course for a crucial Rothesay County Championship victory over Hampshire following a progressive day three with bat and then ball at the Utilita Bowl.

Yorkshire head into day three against Hampshire with a lead of 111 and five second-innings wickets in hand. Can they make their move towards a victory today? Follow this page for updates.

The final question for George Hill tonight was, ‘What do you think a defendable lead would be?’ “I haven’t actually thought about that,” said the talismanic all-rounder. “But I feel like if we got on a roll with the bowlers we've got, I think sort of within reason, we're pretty confident to go out and defend anything. 

George Hill and Adam Lyth impressed for Yorkshire during another seesaw day of Rothesay County Championship action against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl, with both sides still battling for ascendency. 

Fourteen wickets fell on day one of the Rothesay County Championship match between Hampshire and Yorkshire yesterday. A good second day for the White Rose and they will be ahead of game. Follow this page for live updates.

Dom Bess heaped praise on the opening day’s standout bowling pair Kyle Abbott and George Hill as Hampshire and Yorkshire traded blows at the Utilita Bowl.

Two superb seam-bowling performances from Kyle Abbott and George Hill headlined an action-packed and briefly weather-interrupted opening day between Yorkshire and Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl.

Yorkshire are back in Rothesay County Championship action for the first time since June. They face Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl. Follow this page for updates throughout day one.