Champions Surrey complete comprehensive win over Yorkshire

Champions Surrey complete comprehensive win over Yorkshire

Once Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow was bowled by Ryan Patel, the hosts closed out the match before lunch.

Clark, Lawes wrap up hefty win for Surrey

Ryan Patel takes key wicket of Jonny Bairstow as hosts seal victory before lunch

Surrey are closing in on victory against Yorkshire in cricket's County Championship Division One.

The defending champions are 72 runs ahead needing 4 wickets for victory, and could still bat again. Leaders Nottinghamshire trail Durham by 190 runs with 9 wickets in hand, after the hosts posted 664 in their first innings at Chester-le-Street yesterday. Hampshire beat second-placed Warwickshire by 89 runs, and Somerset won by 5 wickets in their match with Sussex. Bottom side Worcestershire picked up their first victory of the season, easing to …