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County cricket day four results
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The gist
Worcestershire drew with Lancashire at New Road, Swanepoel scoring 63. Rain-affected draws across County Championship tighten Division One race.
Background
County Championship matches often end in draws due to weather and time constraints. The 2026 season has seen several rain-affected games, impacting points and standings. Worcestershire and Lancashire's draw at New Road was one such result, with Worcestershire earning 12 points and Lancashire 10.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Worcestershire and Lancashire drew at New Road; Worcestershire declared on 263-7 after Swanepoel's unbeaten 63, with Lancashire 90-3 at lunch.
- Aug 30, 2026Sussex and Somerset drew in a rain-affected match at Hove; Somerset declared on 350-9.
- Sep 5, 2026Round 12 Day 4 matches included Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire, where Ollie Price took career-best 6-45.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Analysts noted the impact of rain on results, affecting title race and relegation battles.