Will Rhodes’ career-best knock puts Warwickshire on top against Worcestershire

Will Rhodes hit a career-best 142 not out as Warwickshire made a strong start in their Bob Willis Trophy match at Worcestershire.
The captain put on 165 for the second wicket with Sam Hain (55) to help Warwickshire to 228 for three on the first day at New Road.
Rhodes’ runs came off 263 deliveries and included 15 fours.
💯 on First-Class debut!
Astonishing hitting from young @CallumZTaylor, who reached triple-figures with a 6️⃣#BobWillisTrophy | @GlamCricket pic.twitter.com/rs7AHZtx6N
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 22, 2020
Glamorgan’s Callum Taylor scored a brilliant 106 from just 94 deliveries as he made a stunning first-class debut against Northamptonshire.
The 22-year-old hit 11 fours and six sixes to ensure respectability for the Welsh side, who were bowled out for 259 at Wantage Road. Nick Selman made 42 but only three other Glamorgan players made double figures as Brett Hutton and Jack White claimed four wickets apiece.
Northants were 82 for one in reply at the close.
CLOSE: Gloucestershire 13/4 at the end of the day, in reply to Somerset’s 237 all out
A brilliant century from George Bartlett earlier! #SOMvGLO#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/HTqpDUhp1z
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) August 22, 2020
George Bartlett hit an unbeaten century as Somerset took charge against Gloucestershire at Taunton.
Bartlett was exactly 100 not out from 143 balls when he ran out of partners in Somerset’s innings of 237. David Payne and Ryan Higgins each took four wickets for Gloucestershire.
The visitors ended the day on 13 for four in their response after two wickets each from Craig Overton and Josh Davey.
200 on the board. #ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/H9RJNYnNbJ
— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) August 22, 2020
Durham ended the first day against Derbyshire at Chester-le-Street on 219 for six.
Paul Coughlin was unbeaten on 42 at the close after putting on 64 with captain Ned Eckersley (22no). Opener Alex Lees scored 84 at the top of the innings with Gareth Harte weighing in with 44.
Nottinghamshire were 48 without loss after bowling Leicestershire out for 222 at Grace Road.
Former England batsman Haseeb Hameed was 34no as he continued to make a positive impression at his new county.
🤩 HALF-CENTURY 🤩
What a way to bring it up from @benmike_, hooking Barber for six!
Leicestershire 222 for nine
🦊 #runningfoxes pic.twitter.com/QHsdbLOpn0
— Leicestershire CCC (@leicsccc) August 22, 2020
Leicestershire were thankful to half-centuries from Tom Taylor (57) and Ben Mike (51no) after slipping to 25 for four early in their innings.
Martin Andersson took four for 77 as Sussex were bowled out for 293 by Middlesex at Radlett.
Harry Finch hit 69 for Sussex and Delray Rawlins added a run-a-ball 46. Opener Tom Haines finished unbeaten on 31 after returning to the crease following injury but his involvement in the remainder of the match could be limited.
Kent were 295 for eight against Surrey at The Oval. Grant Stewart top-scored with 58 after Daniel Bell-Drummond earlier hit 45.
Only 2.1 overs were possible in the Roses match at Headingley, with Yorkshire reaching eight without loss against rivals Lancashire. There was no play between Hampshire and Essex at Arundel.
Latest
-
News
Reece Topley ‘undercooked’ as England prepare for World Cup opener
The seamer and his team-mates have seen limited action since arriving in India ahead of their first clash against New Zealand on Thursday.
-
England
A look at changing nature of international calendar ahead of Cricket World Cup
England have played fewer ODIs heading into this tournament than for any World Cup in almost 30 years.
-
England
England complete World Cup preparations with rain-affected win over Bangladesh
England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday.
-
England
Jos Buttler will let England’s white-ball legacy be decided by others
Eight members from the class of 2019 are in England’s 15-strong squad for the defence of their 50-over crown in India, which starts this week.
-
News
5 players to watch at the Cricket World Cup in India
England take on New Zealand in Thursday’s tournament opener.
-
England
Can England defend their crown? – World Cup talking points
The tournament takes place in India.
-
County Cricket
Middlesex relegated from Division One as Kent survive on dramatic final day
Middlesex fell just short of the victory they needed at Nottinghamshire to stay up instead of Kent.
-
India
England captain Jos Buttler believes India are favourites for World Cup
The last three editions of the Cricket World Cup – India in 2011, Australia in 2015 and England in 2019 – have been won by the host nation.
-
County Cricket
Surrey retain County Championship title after Essex batting collapse
The holders have been crowned champions for the 21st time.
-
County Cricket
Geoffrey Boycott: Everybody in Newcastle hates Mike Ashley amid Headingley links
The PA news agency understands the Frasers Group, where Ashley is chief executive, is one of the parties interested in purchasing Headingley.