Rain Disrupts Play as Fisher Takes Four Wickets Against Surrey
Fisher finishes with four as rain limits Surrey reply
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In a rain-affected match at Headingley, Yorkshire scored 486 runs, led by Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow's centuries. Matthew Fisher took four wickets for 92 runs, while Surrey's response was limited to 17 runs without loss before play was abandoned due to rain.
- 01Matthew Fisher took four wickets for 92 runs in 25 overs during Yorkshire's first innings.
- 02Jonny Bairstow scored 120 runs before being dismissed by Fisher.
- 03Adam Lyth contributed 141 runs to Yorkshire's total of 486.
- 04Surrey's innings reached 17 runs without loss before rain interrupted play.
- 05A total of 59 overs were lost due to rain during the day's play.
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In the ongoing Rothesay County Championship match at Headingley, Yorkshire posted a formidable total of 486 runs before being bowled out. The innings was highlighted by impressive centuries from Adam Lyth, who scored 141, and Jonny Bairstow, who added 120 runs. Matthew Fisher, the England Test bowler, was the standout performer for Yorkshire, claiming four wickets for 92 runs in 25 overs, including the crucial wicket of Bairstow, caught brilliantly by Jordan Clark. After lunch, Surrey began their reply but faced significant interruptions due to rain, managing to score only 17 runs without loss before play was suspended for the day. The match saw a total of 59 overs lost due to the weather, with Yorkshire finishing the day with four batting bonus points and Surrey earning two bowling points. The rain has significantly impacted the match's progress, leaving Surrey trailing by 469 runs as they look to respond to Yorkshire's substantial first-innings total.
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