The ultimate spherical of the County Championship is upon us. The title is already security in Essex’s arms, however there are nonetheless essential points to be resolved round promotion and relegation
Somerset enter the pre-match huddle • Getty Photos
The ultimate spherical of the County Championship is upon us. The title is already security in Essex’s arms, however there are nonetheless essential points to be resolved round promotion and relegation. This is what’s what because the summer season attracts to an in depth.
Who’s going down?
Yorkshire‘s nervy two-wicket chase towards Warwickshire has given them some respiration room though they nonetheless should be alert towards champions Essex. Six factors would make security sure for them no matter what occurs elsewhere.
The primary consideration can be on the Somerset-Middlesex match at Taunton. A correct relegation scrap. If Middlesex win, Somerset are down. If Somerset win and equal Middlesex’s variety of bonus factors, Somerset could be forward of Middlesex by advantage of extra wins (4 to three).
Then it is about what Hampshire do towards already relegated Warwickshire. They at present have a 13-point cushion over Somerset. The factors they require to be secure will rely on what occurs at Taunton, however the worst case for Hampshire is that they’ll want 12 – 13 factors can be found for a draw with most bonuses (three bowling, 5 batting).
Surrey‘s victory over Somerset made them secure (and leapfrogged them into second place with simply their second win of the marketing campaign), however there may be jostling for place which is of curiosity (and worth) for second place between them and Lancashire at Previous Trafford. The runner-up earns £240,000 whereas third place will get £115,000.
Who’s going up?
The only situation is to say it is in Worcestershire‘s and Nottinghamshire‘s arms. Worcestershire must take simply six factors from their match towards Durham to safe promotion, whereas Nottinghamshire – who’ve stumbled when the title appeared there for the taking – must take 12 towards Sussex to take away any doubt.
Northamptonshire, although, have come up on the rails after finishing a 124-run victory towards Nottinghamshire. They need to win towards Leicestershire – who haven’t had a victory this season – and hope Durham and Sussex assist them out within the different two fixtures. The Division Two title comes with £120,000.
