YORKSHIRE V HAMPSHIRE - DAY 3

No play match abandoned as a draw.

YORKSHIRE V HAMPSHIRE - DAY 2

Darren Gough made 25 but there was little else for Yorkshire as they were bowled out for 195. Bruce was the pick of Hampshire's bowler's with 5 for 73.

Matthew Hoggard reduced the visitors to 42 for 2 but then a partnership of 137 between Carberry and John Crawley put Hampshire firmly in command. Bresnan broke the partnership when he had Crawley caught by Inzamam for 57 (89 balls, 8 fours). The returning Michael Lumb was then run out for 0, 179 for 4. Carberry went past a fine century and in partnership with Pothas saw the visitors develop a substantial lead, at the close Hampshire stand at 244 for 4, Carberry on 113 and Pothas 34.

YORKSHIRE V HAMPSHIRE - DAY 1

A rain effected opening day for the Tykes and not a good one. Joe Sayers came in for Anthony McGrath but he didn't last long going for 6, following Andrew Gale 0, back to the pravilion. Michael Vaughan's 26 was the best knock for Yorkshire in the early stages but when he fell and Jacques Rudolph then went for 0, Yorkshire were in big trouble at 46 for 4. Inzimam and Brophy offered some resistance with Inzimam completing his Championship half century, he went on 51 (83 balls, 9 fours) to Bruce. Brophy's 41 (84 balls, 6 fours) was the only other innings of substence as Yorkshire closed on 161 for 7.

YORKSHIRE V HAMPSHIRE - PREVIEW

Both sides have been in Championship contention but it is now beyhond them although not mathematically impossible.

Despite two centuries in the match for the 2nd X1 there is no re-call for Joe Sayers. Andrew Gale gets another chance to go in first with Michael Vaughan. Inzamam plays his last Yorkshire match, lets hope he goes out with a bank. Deon Kruis is back after taking four wickets v Derbyshire in the Pro40.

M Vaughan A Gale A McGrath Inzamam-ul-Haq J Rudolph G Brophy (w/k) A Rashid T Bresnan D Gough (c) M Hoggard D Kruis.

Hampshire are a strong side, Michael Lumb returns to Headingley, the ever green John Crawley continues to score plenty of runs. Shane Warne should play, lets hope he leaves the match praising Rashid as he did at the Rose bowl.

YORKSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE

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KENT V YORKSHIRE

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SUSSEX V YORKSHIRE - DAY 3

An unbeaten half century from Adil Rashid (54 not out, 91 balls, 5 fours) was the only bright note for Yorkshire as they were bowled out for 247, Mushtaq 5 for 89.

Inevitably Yorkshire were asked to follow on and for those who thought the second innings couldn't be worse than the first they were sadly wrong. Vaughan went to Naved for 5, then Andrew Gale fell for 16, 33 for 2. McGrath and Inzamam threatened resistance but with the score on 51 Jason Lewry struck. He trapped McGrath lbw for 20 (78 balls) and then two runs later bowled Rudolph for 1. Brophy made 3 before falling to Saqlain and then Lewry was back in the wickets to take the big wicket of Inzamam caught by Montgomerie for 22 (47 balls). Saqlain then had Tim Bresnan lbw for 0, then Naved was brought back into the attack. He struck immediately as the in form Rashid edged to Montgomerie at slip to be dismissed for 10, 83 for 8, it soon became nine down when Naved flattened Hoggard's stumps for 0. Tahir made a signal before Naved hit the stumps to bowl Yorkshire out for 89 and a defeat by an innings and 261 runs. Four wickets for Naved, three for Lewry and Saqlain.

SUSSEX V YORKSHIRE - DAY 2

A decent start to the day for Yorkshire, Martin-Jenkins moved to 49 before Hoggard found the edge of his bat, Rudolph did the rest at slip. Yorkshire looked to be in a position to run through Sussex's long tail but that wasn't the case and the morning was a disaster for the White Rose as Hodd and Naved smashed the ball to all parts. The pair took the score until 500 at a good rate before Naved hit the ball straight to Inzamam off Bresnan after making 46 (49 balls). The carnage continued into the afternoon as Sussex batsman continued to dominate. Sussex's keeper Hodd going through to a maiden championship century. He finally went when he skyed Rashid to Hoggard for 123 (219 balls, 12 fours) at that point came the declaration on 597 for 8. Saqlain was 57 not out (94 balls). Adil Rashid 3 for 136, Hoggard 2 for 75 and Bresnan 2 for 104.

Andrew Gale hit the first ball of the Yorkshire innings to the boundry and both he and Vaughan started in positive mode. The score reached 31 when Vaughan was dismissed by Lewry for 8. Gale and McGrath maintained a run rate at over 4 an over for the Tykes and looked in command of the bowling; but with the last ball before tea McGrath fell to Mushtaq for 31 (52 balls, 5 fours) leaving Yorkshire 79 for 2.

Inzamam came in at number 4 and a battle of two great Pakistani players commenced. Unfortunately it was won by Mushtaq who dismissed Inzamam for 8. Jacques Rudolph came in and played some classy drives, he and Gale moved the score on to 118 before Rudolph was caught off Martin-Jenkins for 23 (34 balls, 4 fours). Things then got worse for the Tykes when a loose drive by Brophy saw him caught off Martin-Jenkins for 0. Tim Bresnan went for 9 but Adil Rashid and Amjal Shahzad ensured there were no further disasters before the close. Mushtaq ended the day with 4 for 66 as Yorkshire closed on 188 for 7.

SUSSEX V YORKSHIRE - DAY 1

Injury deprived Yorkshire of Darren Gough, Amjal Shahzad came into the side and he picked up an early wicket having Nash lbw for 1. Sussex then took command with a partnership of 178 for the second wicket between Yardy and Montgomerie. Bresnan finally getting the breakthrough in the afternoon bowling Montgomerie for 78 (140 balls). Yardy played some fine shots, Imran Tahir bowled well for Yorkshire but without luck on his debut. Yardy completed his century but with the pitch already taking spin he was next out, falling to Adil Rashid for 119 (218 balls, 17 fours). Murray Goodwin settled in well and looked in ominous form but after he moved to 47, Rashid struck again having him caught by Rudolph. Chris Adams made a rapid 46 (53 balls) until he became Hoggard's first victim to leave Sussex a commanding 331 for 5 and as Hodd and Martin-Jenkins batted out the day they were 386 for 5 at the close.

SUSSEX V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

With two matches to play Yorkshire still sit at the top of the Championship but are set to face a very tough test when they visit defending Champions Sussex at Hove.

Yorkshire take a squad of 14 down to the match. There are again no places for Craig White and Joe Sayers, Pakistani leg spinner Imran Tahir is expected to make his debut. Yorkshire have fitness doubts over captain Darren Gough and paceman Amjal Shahzad, who bowled so well at the corresponding fixture at Headingley earlier in the season. England's Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard both play.

Squad: Vaughan, Gale, McGrath, Inzaman Ul Haq, Rudolph, Brophy, Rashid, Bresnan, Gough, Imran Tahir, Hoggard, Shahzad, Pyrah & Wainwright.

Sussex are in form and are led by Chris Adams. There bowling attack is led by Mushtaq and Saqlain, so a spinners pitch must be on the cards but there pace attack headed by Rana Naved is more than useful. The in form Murray Goodwin heads the visitors batting but they will be without Luke Wright who has been called up by England for the remainder of the One Day series v India.

DURHAM V YORKSHIRE

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YORKSHIRE V SURREY

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YORKSHIRE V WARWICKSHIRE - DAY 3

Jacques Rudolph's tremendous innings ended on 220 when caught behind off Thomas (328 balls, 27 fours & 2 sixes). A partnership of 183 with Tim Bresnan who went on to complete a deserved century, when the declaration came he was unbeaten on 101 (124 balls, 15 fours and a six). Yorkshire totalled a massive 561 for 6 at a rate of 4.44 per over.

A great start to the day for Yorkshire and it was to get even better. Hoggard and Gough were at their best against Warwickshire's shell shocked batsmen, they reduced the visitors to 31 for 7. Hoggard sent back Powell 6, Maddy 2 and Sangakkara 4, Gough weighed in with Troughton 0, Louden 2, Parker 1 and Streak 0. With statisticans reaching for the record books for low scores, Warwickshire put up some tail end resistance. Keeper Ambrose led the way with a fine 89 not out (128 balls) and he received good support from Thomas (42), Anyon (27) and lastman Hole (24); but they only delayed the inevitable as Yorkshire bowled the visitors out for 222 to win by an innings and 210 runs. Darren Gough took 5 for 52 and Matthew Hoggard 3 for 28.

YORKSHIRE V WARWICKSHIRE - DAY 2

Warwickshire fought their way back into the game at the start of day 2. Gale (21), Vaughan (5) and Inzamam (8) all gone with 51 on the board, Anyon bowling well for the visitors. That was as good as it got for them. McGrath and Rudolph got Yorkshire back on track with a partnership of 83 before McGrath fell to Thomas for 58 (85 balls, 11 fours). Brophy then joined Rudolph and helped him add 98, the wicket-keeper made 38 (59 balls, 7 fours) of the partnership before falling lbw to Thomas. With Rudolph playing the best innings by a Yorkshire batsman this season the Tykes moved into a dominant position. Rashid joined Rudolph at 231 for 5 and he continued his fine batting form of late. The pair hit the ball to all parts in a fine stand of 140 before Rashid fell to Anyon for 52 (87 balls, 9 fours). The rest of the day got even better for Yorkshire as Rudolph and Bresnan put on an unbeaten 159 as the Tykes closed on 530 for 6. They have scored over 500 in the day. Rudolph, who past 1,000 runs for the season when on 166, undefeated on 208 (293 balls, 27 fours & 2 sixes) a tremendous effort. Tim Bresnan, showing his allround class 87 not out (97 balls, 13 fours & a six). Yorkshire have scored at the rapid rate of 4.64 per over and lead by 401. For the visitors Thomas took 3 for 98 and Anyon 3 for 128.

YORKSHIRE V WARWICKSHIRE - DAY 1

Warwickshire won the toss and elected to bat but the day belonged to Yorkshire who followed up their impressive Pro40 bowling display against Glamorgan with another supreme effort.

Matthew Hoggard has been very succesful when appearing for the White Rose this season and this was another fine display from the England paceman. He sent back the dangerous Maddy (Inzamam's first Yorkshire catch) and Sangakkara both for 0 to leave the visitors 4 for 2. Troughton and Powell tried to steady the ship for the visitors but Yorkshire were well on top. Amjal Shahzad struck next having Troughton caught behind for 9 to make it 25 for 3, then four runs later Tim Bresnan struck to dismiss Powell for 14. Ambrose fell to Bresnan for 4 and then McGrath came on to get Parker for 1, 47 for 6. Loudon and Heath Streak then put together the first resistance of the innings. The pair dug and after lunch played a couple of good shots, they had put on 34 when Shahzad struck to have Loudon lbw for 33 (87 balls) Streak was next to go for 24 to McGrath, 107 for 8. Thomas 24 and Anyon 13 offered late resistance but Matthew Hoggard came back to dismiss them both. Hoggard took 4 for 33, Shahzad 2 for 31, Bresnan 2 for 28 and McGrath 2 for 12, a great effort by the Yorkshire seamers.

Vaughan and Gale had few problems getting to 25 for 0 before bad light ended play early.

WARWICKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

Inzaman Ul Haq makes his Yorkshire debut at Scarborough. He is joined in the side by Michael Vaughan. After a poor runs Joe Sayers steps down. In Jason Gillespie's absence Amjal Shahzad comes into the side.

Team: Vaughan, White, McGrath, Inzaman, Rudolph, Rashid, Brophy, Bresnan, Gough, Shahzad & Hoggard.

Darren Maddy captains the visitors who also include the top class allrounder Heath Streak and the brilliant Sri-Lankan batsman Kuma Sangakkara.

Squad: Maddy, Powell, Sangakkara, Troughton, Loudon, Ambrose, Parker, Streak, Thomas, Anyon, Hole & James.

GLAMORGAN V YORKSHIRE

In a game reduced to 35 overs as a result of a damp outfield, in bowler friendly conditions Darren Gough won the toss and chose to bat.

The Tykes bowlers took full advantage of the conditions. Gough and Gillespie bowled superbly showing all their experience in an excellent opening spell which reduced the hosts to 18 for 4. Gough took three wickets in his opening spell, Gillespie bowled straight through and had the fine figures of 7-3-8-1. Jimmy Maher grafted through the carnage, he found an allie in keeper Wallace and they took the score to 43 before Maher (23, 54 balls) became the first of Pyrah's three victims. Pyrah kept up the good work of Yorkshire opening attack and took 3 for 27 in his seven overs. Robert Croft provided brief resistance with 17 from 17 balls. Tim Bresnan bowled tidly with 1 for 21 in his seven. David Wainwright continued his impressive One Day form bowling 4 overs for 14 and being unlucky not to pick up a couple of wickets. Wallace played well for Glamorgan finishing unbeaten on 37 (63 balls) as the hosts totalled 129 for 8. Darren Gough took 3 for 30.

Not the best of starts for Yorkshire in reply with Craig White caught behind off Harris for 0 but that was the last alarm for the Tykes as a brilliant partnership of 88 by Brophy and Rudolph took them to the bring of victory. Brophy (who earlier held three catches) was at his spectacular best playing shots all round the wicket. His 66 was at a strike rate of 183.33 as his 36 ball stay brought him 12 fours and a six. Jacques Rudolph finished the job being unbeaten on 49 (48 balls, 9 fours) and Yorkshire cruised to an eight wicket win on 131 for 2 with 104 balls remaining.

GLAMORGAN V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

Yorkshire now lie second in the table behind, one point behind un-defeated Kent following the abandoned game v Leicesteshire yesterday.

Darren Gough and Richard Pyrah both bowled fine spells in what little action was possible yesterday and Yorkshire will be looking for a repeat performance against Glamorgan who are without a win from their three games.

Yorkshire are expected to be unchanged from the side in action at Leicester:
White, Rudolph, McGrath, Gale, Younus Khan, Brophy, Pyrah, Bresnan, Gough, Gillespie & Wainwright.

The Glamorgan side includes England paceman Simon Jones, Bermudan World Cup player David Hemp, the evergreen Robert Croft, Yorkshire born allrounder Alex Wharf and the Australian batsman Jimmy Mayer.

Glamorgan squad: RN Grant, JP Maher, TL Maynard, DL Hemp (captain), RE Watkins, MA Wallace (wicket-keeper), AG Wharf, RDB Croft, JAR Harris, DA Cosker, SP Jones and AP Davies.

LEICESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE

Only twenty overs were possible with Yorkshire doing well to restrict the hosts to 60 for 2 in 20 overs. A wicket for Gough and Pyrah.

LEICESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

Unbeaten Yorkshire visit Leicestershire for the first of two successive Pro 40 games. Leicestershire are on the same number of points as Yorkshire, 4 but they have played a game more.

Yorkshire are at full strength for the game, Todays match and the one to come against Glamorgan on Monday will be Younus Khan's final games before he joins the Pakistan side for the Twenty 20 World Cup.

Leicester's bowling is headed by Stuart Broad, a player that many would like to see at Yorkshire next season. Their batting is headed by Hylton Ackerman and England Twenty 20 World Cup squad player Jeremy Snape is also included.

WORCESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 4

A poor start to the final day for Yorkshire when Brophy was dismissed for 13. After that fine batting took Yorkshire to a declaration. Jacques Rudolph was in fine form and Adil Rashid continued the splendid batting for that he had shown in the first innings. The pair had put on 153 when the declaration came. Rudolph was 92 not out (105 balls, 13 fours and a six) and Rashid 72 not out (93 balls, 12 fours). Darren Gough declared on 188 for 5. Kabil Ali took 4 for 30 for the home side.

Phil Jacques got the Worcester innings off to a flyer. When the first wicket went on 62 he had made 44 off 33 balls. Worcester were to reach there victory target of 337 in 57 overs as they scored at 5.91 per over. Moore 65 and Solanki 44 took them to 126 when the second wicket fell (Moore) The decisive innings came from Ben Smith who made 98 not out (102 balls, 13 fours) as Worcester won by 6 wickets. Jason Gillespie was Yorkshire's most succesful bowler with 2 for 74 but he went for 6.91 per over.

WORCESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 3

Yorkshire turned the game round on day 2. Positive batting saw them make a good 319. The honours going to Adil Rashid who great season continued with a maiden century. Brophy and Rashid took their sixth wicket partnership to 111 before Brophy went to Sillence for 41 (87 balls, 6 fours). Tim Bresnan (13) helped Rashid add 40 but Gillespie 4 and Gough 0 went cheaply. Rashid was last man out for 108 (152 balls, 17 fours) as Yorkshire were dismissed. Attacking batting saw the Yorkshire innings scored at over four an over.

Fine bowling by Hoggard and Bresnan reduced the home side to 48 for 3, the vital wicket of Jacques going to Bresnan for 20. Smith and Hick then steadied the ship for the hosts they put on 52 before Smith fell to Gough for a 57 ball 36. Graeme Hick prevented Yorkshire take total command he was helped to add 51 by keeper Davies before Rashid caught Davies off Bresnan for 22. The game was thrown open with a declaration with Hick is 69 not out and Worcester closing at 172 for 5, Bresnan 2-46, Hoggard 2-55.

A disasterous period for Yorkshire when they went back in with White, Sayers and McGrath all gone for ducks. Kabir Ali then took his fourth wicket when he bowled Younus Khan for 6 leaving Yorkshire 10 for 4. They closed on 32 for 4.

WORCESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 2

Play got underway at 3pm on the second day. In good bowling conditions Worcester put Yorkshire in. The Tykes maintained a good scoring rate but lost wickets. Craig White was bowled by Kabir Ali for 0, Joe Sayers soon followed to Bollinger for 4. Younus Khan made 15 before edging Ali to Jacques at slip to leave Yorkshire 51 for 3. McGrath and Rudolph put on a well made 69, McGrath continuing his good run of form making 55 before he fell to Malik (78 balls, 11 fours). Rudolph moved to 29 before he became Ali's third victim. Worcester finished the day on top with Yorkshire reduced to 152 for 5, Brophy on 11 and Rashid on 6. Kabir Ali took 3 for 28.

WORCESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 1

No play rain.

WORCESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

Following the Lancashire debacle it is vital that Yorkshire get back to winning ways as they visit Worcestershire.

Yorkshire are boosted by the inclusion of Matthew Hoggard, there is also a first Championship call up for David Wainwright who gets the second spinners role ahead of Mark Lawson.

Squad: Sayers, White, McGrath, Younus Khan, Rudolph, Rashid, Brophy, Bresnan, Gough, Gillespie, Hoggard, Shahzad & Wainwright.

Worcester have the ex-Yorkshire batsman Phil Jacques in their ranks. There bowling is spearheaded by the in form Kabir Ali.

Squad: Jacques, Moore, Solanki, Hick, Smith, Davies, Ali, Batty, Sillence, Major, Price & Bollinger.

YORKSHIRE V LANCASHIRE - DAY 3

A comprehensive defeat to Lancashire still leaves Yorkshire second in LVCC division one, but only just.

Although Yorkshire made a reasonable start to the morning with night watchman Gillespie making 44 and McGrath 40, it was not to be Yorkshire's day. There were brief fightbacks and partnerships, but no batsman came close to making a reasonable contribution in the context of the game.

In the end Muralitharan did for Yorkshire's hopes by taking five wickets for a miserly 66 runs in 24.4 overs. The match was over before tea.

YORKSHIRE V LANCASHIRE - DAY 2

Not the day that any self respecting Yorkshire fan would want to write about. That Lancashire, batting at Headingley, put on the highest ever total in a Roses match. The visitors' 517 gave them a lead of 373, and left Yorkshire with a long, tough, haul before they can even think about saving the game.

Lancashire's innings was anchored around another record as Stuart Law's 206 became the highest individual Lancashire score against Yorkshire. He and Roses rookie Paul Horton amassed 354 of the total - almost the entire lead. However once both were dislodged, with the score on 470, Yorkshire made quick work of the rest of the Lancashire batsman with the later wickets shared between Rashid and Khan.

That in itself says something about the way the Headingley pitch is playing, and with Murali in the Lancashire attack, Yorkshire face an uphill struggle.

YORKSHIRE V LANCASHIRE - DAY 1

It is probably best to draw a veil over Yorkshire's first innings. When Khan was the third batsman to go for a duck, there was only a single run on the board, and at 22 for 5, the situation looked little better. Bresnan's 39 and Rashid's 34 attempted to give the score an almost respectable look, but after they both fell there was only a brief rearguard action from Gillespie before Flintoff polished off the tail with two wickets from two balls. The small consolation for the Yorkshire batsmen as they prepared to bowl, was that rivals Sussex were 35 for 5 chasing 433.

By comparison, when it was Lancashire's turn to bat, wickets were hard to come by. A direct hit from Sayers ran out Chilton for 24, and Hodge was lbw to Bresnan for 29, but at the close Lancashire had edged into a 2 run lead with 146 on the board. Yorkshire's bowlers, particularly the opening duo, were economical enough, but Lancashire look as though they can generate a big first innings lead.

All in all it was a strange day around the counties. LVCC table leaders Sussex were bowled out for 168 by fourth placed Warwickshire, and fifth place Hampshire dismissed Worcestershire for 86 before losing 8 second innings wickets for 103 themselves. Durham, currently third, must have been relieved they were playing a tour match!

YORKSHIRE V LANCASHIRE - PREVIEW

Lancashire make their trip over the Pennines without Mal Loye, most recently seen spitting feathers in the Manchester Evening News about being left out of the Twenty20 international squad. But his back injury could begin to even things out between the two teams, because at the time of writing Jacques Rudolph is unavailable to Yorkshire as he is unwell.


As big a threat to the Yorkshire batting line up as Rudolph's possible absence is the inclusion of Flintoff in the Lancashire squad. While he looked unconvincing with the bat during the recent Twenty20 Finals, his bowling was certainly moving in the right direction for him to return to full fitness.

On paper, Yorkshire has the stronger batting line up. If Rudolph is fit there will be three batsmen who average over fifty in the competition this year (Younus Khan, McGrath and Rudolph) against Lancashire's one (Stuart Law). As for bowling, Lancashire rely heavily on Murali while Yorkshire offer a more balanced attack.

But Roses games are different. While Yorkshire should be firm favourites to win this one, these special games sometimes buck the trend. And with the good weather, summer holidays and the Flintoff factor, a large crowd should descend on Headingley to enjoy a fiercely fought game of cricket.

YORKSHIRE V MIDDLESEX

A top notch all round performance by Richard Pyrah has left Yorkshire placed fourth in division 2 of the Pro40 - perversely, just behind Middlesex on run rate. But then Middlesex have scrambled their four points from five games, when the other three top teams have played only two.

It seemed that Middlesex's total of 183 would be easy to overhaul.Only Ben Scott put up any real resistance, scoring 54 not out, but from the moment McGrath broke his partnership with Vaas with 147 on the board, the game looked in the bag.

After a healthy start from Yorkshire (White and Brophy making 49 each) the wheels came off when Murtagh took three wickets, and Rashid was run out, for only six extra runs on the board. It was left to Pyrah, supported by Wainwright, to reach the total with a ball to spare.

YORKSHIRE V MIDDLESEX - PREVIEW

On paper, Middlesex look as though they should be strong opposition, but the fact of the matter is, although they lie third in division 2 of the Pro40, it is mainly because they have already played 4 games.

A batting line up which includes Joyce, Morgan, Smith, Shah and Dalrymple ought to have been able to win more than 50% of Middlesex's Pro40 matches to date, but somehow it hasn't happened. And Dalrymple in particular will not have fond memories of Headingley following Sri Lanka's thumping of England in the One Day International last year, even given his own performance with bat and ball was one of the better ones.

Yorkshire's triumph over Somerset at Scarborough in the opening game means that the team should go into this match on a high.

YORKSHIRE V SOMERSET

Yorkshire batted first and Jacques Rudolph got them off to a flyer. He and Craig White put on 72 for the first wicket, White's contribution was a mere 15 when he was bowled by Andrew. Yorkshire's good start was undone as Brophy went first ball to Turner, the in form McGrath started well but after he had moved easily to 16 he was caught behind off Jones. Next Younus Khan went lbw to Trego for a third ball duck to leave Yorkshire in trouble at 108 for 4. Andrew Gale joined Rudolph, who continued to play brilliantly at the other end scoring at over a run a ball. Despite the wickets Yorkshire maintained a scoring rate at over 5 per over in the first 30 overs. Rudolph went through to his century off 97 balls. He went through to 127 (114 balls, 17 fours & 2 sixes) before being trapped lbw by Ian Blackwell, a partnership of 111 with Andrew Gale. Gale who has a good record at Scarborough was 53 (69 balls, 3 fours & a six) not out when the innings ended. Tim Bresnan struck some fine blows in the closing stages to finish unbeaten on 29 (11 balls, 1 four & 3 sixes) as Yorkshire totalled 261 for 5 at 6.52 per over.

Jason Gillespie made an early breakthrough for Yorkshire when he bowled Marcus Trescothick for 5. Justin Langer then took the attack to Yorkshire and he raced to 36 from 33 balls but Yorkshire took wickets at regular intervals, Wood to Gillespie for 10, Darren Gough then sent back the dangerous Cameron White for 0 and then when Gillespie bowled Langer to reduce the visitors to 60 for 4, Yorkshire were well on top. Ian Blackwell hit some lusty blows for Somerset but at the other end Hildreth went for 21 to David Wainwright who then had Trego lbw for 0 to reduce Somerset to 98 for 6. Next followed a remarkable partnership of 115 between Blackwell and wicket keeper Keiswetter. Blackwell was in terrific form hitting the balls to all parts and he smashed 97 (73 balls, 7 fours & 7 sixes), while he remained the visitors held every chance, it was Richard Pyrah who got him stumped by Brophy. Keiswetter went on to make 38, Darren Gough came on to polish off the Somerset lower order. The visitors all out for 242, Gough 3-45, Gillespie 3 for 35 and Wainwright 2-37, a great start to Yorkshire's Pro 40 campaign.

YORKSHIRE V SOMERSET - PREVIEW

The Pro 40 has been a poor competition for Yorkshire in recent seasons. Can the Gough factor change things, Yorkshire bring in regular one day players, Gale and Pyrah in to the squad. David Wainwright is deservedly brought in as spinner after his fine performances in the Twenty 20 Cup.

Squad: C White A Gale A McGrath Younus Khan J Rudolph G Brophy R Pyrah T Bresnan D Wainwright D Gough J Gillespie

Somerset have Jason Langer and Mark Trescothick in their ranks.

YORKSHIRE V KENT - DAY 4

A chase for batting bonus points for Yorkshire on the final day. The McGrath, Younus Khan partnership moved to 112 before McGrath caught by Jones off McLaren for a maginificant 120 (218 ball, 16 fours & a six) Jacques Rudolph then went second ball to McLaren. Brophy joined Younus, who was in majestic form, Brophy made 43 (72 balls, 6 fours) before he came another McLaren victim, 354-5 two runs later it was six down, Adil Rashid gone to McLaren for 0. Tim Bresnan then joined Younus Khan in the pursuit of 400 and that was easily achieved by some fine batting, Younus had gone past his ton in 131 balls and was settling in for the double. Tim Bresnan came out and played some fine shots and the pair took the score to 479 before Bresnan fell to Dexter for 58 (87 balls, 6 fours and a six). With the game over as a contest Kent brought on part time bowlers, Younus helped himself and went to his double century (245 balls). Darren Gough thrashed 17 (13 balls), Lawson went for 5. When Yorkshire declared on 550 for 9 Younus Khan was on 217 (252 balls, 18 fours & 6 sixes) and Jason Gillespie 5.

Kent made 17 for 0 before the game ended.

YORKSHIRE V KENT - DAY 3

Kent again piled on the runs on day 3. Tim Bresnan and Adil Rashid did the bulk of the bowling and they had good early success Jones 43, Hall 18 and McLaren 17 were all went before they could do too much damage. Yorkshire had battled back well to reduce Kent to 426 for 9 but they were then held up by a last wicket stand of 52, number 10 Simon Cook smashing and unbeaten 50 (34 balls, 7 fours and a six) before Saggers fell to Rashid for 11 as the visitors were bowled out for 486. A great fight back by Adil Rashid who finished with 5 for 112. Tim Bresnan got through more work than any other Yorkshire bowler, 35 overs and got deserved reward taking 4 for 140. Five catches for Gerard Brophy.

Yorkshire lost Joe Sayers early, he has had a poor run since being capped and he was caught behind by Jones off Hall for 4. Craig White played the anchor role and the in form Anthony McGrath continued his brilliant form. The pair put on 133 before White (156 balls, 6 fours) on 49 was caught behind off Cook. McGrath completed a classy century. Younus Khan was missed early but started to play some good shots and the pair soon put on 50. Yorkshire closed on 208 for 2, McGrath is on 107 and Younus Khan 35.

YORKSHIRE V KENT - DAY 2

Kent moved into a strong position during another day wrecked by rain. Darren Gough struck early getting Tredwell lbw for 44. Denly and Stevens then put on an excellent partnership of 114, Stevens was in agressive form, collecting runs with ease from Yorkshire's spin twins. Lawson in particular was dealt some severe treatment and his six overs went for 49. Rashid bowled better as the day went on and it was he who dismissed Stevens for a brilliant 87 (84 balls, 11 fours and 3 sixes). Denly moved to three figures before falling to Rashid for 114 (212 balls, 12 fours). Kent stood at 294 for 5 and thanks to 46 not out from Jones they moved to 343 for 5 when the rains came. Rashid has taken 2 for 74.

YORKSHIRE V KENT - DAY 1

A damp start to Scarborough's 400th First Class game. Only 41 overs were possible, Kent who won the toss had the better of the day. Key and Denly gave the visitors a solid start with a partnership of 56. Tim Bresnan, with the aid of catches by keeper Gerard Brophy then struck twice. He had Key for 21 and then the vital wicket of Van Jaarsveld for 5 to leave Kent 66 for 2. That was the last success of the day for Yorkshire as promising opener Denly finished 60 not out (122 balls) and Tredwell 40 not out (57 balls) Kent closed on 135 for 2. Bresnan has taken 2 for 37.

YORKSHIRE V KENT - PREVIEW

Yorkshire will be hoping the first trip of the season to Scarborough results in some improved weather and that at last they will get a game without a rain delay. Deon Kruis misses out through injury. Amjal Shahzad (man of the match on his last appearence) could come in or Yorkshire may opt to give Mark Lawson an outing on a pitch where he has done so well in the past.

Squad: C White J Sayers A McGrath Younus Khan J Rudolph G Brophy (w/k) A Rashid T Bresnan D Gough (c) J Gillespie M Lawson A Shahzad A Gale

Kent come into the game in good form with Jones, Arafat and Van Jaarsveld all in good form. Youngster Denly completes a good batting line up, the bowling line up is led by the South African born McLaren.

YORKSHIRE V SURREY - DAY 4

Yorkshire struck early on the final day with Jason Gillespie getting Walters thanks to a Bresnan catch for 27. Ramprakash and Clarke then put together a good partnership and took the score to 161 before Anthony McGrath produced a double strike. First Ramprakash was caught behind by Brophy for 59 (163 balls), then Clinton went in identical fashion first ball. With Clarke playing well next to strike was Darren Gough, another catch for Brophy sent back Nicholson for 1, Singh made 10 before Gough struck again. Next with the score on 220 was a third wicket of the day for Darren Gough, Clarke's fine 65 (104 balls) came to an end thanks to Rashid catch. Rashid then finished off the innings by claiming the last wicket, that of Dernbach for 0. Surrey bowled out for 229, Darren Gough 6 for 50, Anthony McGrath 2 for 22.

The game ended with Yorkshire 2 for 1 (White out for 2).

YORKSHIRE V SURREY - DAY 3

Great tail end resistance on day 3 brought Yorkshire right back into the game. They ended up making 307, somthing that looked impossible when the stood at 203 for 8. Adil Rashid put up a great performance finishing 91 not out (178 balls, 11 fours). He received great support from Darren Gough who made 28 in a partnership of 49 and Deon Kruis who made 20 in a last wicket stand of 55. The Aussie Nicholson took 4 for 85 for the visitors. Gough's good day continued when he nipped out Newman, Batty and Butcher to reduce Surrey to 40 for 3. Mark Ramprakash was then joined by Stewart Walters and they took the score to 87 when bad light stopped play. Darren Gough's figures stand at 8-3-14-3.

YORKSHIRE V SURREY DAY 2

A day runined by rain, what little play there was saw Yorkshire move to 212 for 8, Rashid is on 48.

YORKSHIRE V SURREY - DAY 1

A poor start for Yorkshire after winning the toss, with Nicholson sending back Sayers 5 and White 6 with only 24 on the board. Younus Khan then joined the inform Anthony McGrath and they took the score to 67 before Younus Khan fell to Riki Clarke for 29 (30 balls, 5 fours). There was a rare failure for Jacques Rudolph who also went to Clarke for 4. Gerard Brophy was not at his most aggressive and he made 22 (44 balls) before becoming Clarke's third victim. McGrath had been playing well and went past 50, his partnership with Adil Rashid put on 67 and Yorkshire started to move into a good position. They were then undone by the Indian Harbhajan Singh. He removed McGrath for a well made 72 (146 balls, 10 fours) and then he sent back Bresnan for 3 and Gillespie for 3. When bad light halted play Yorkshire were 203 for 8. Adil Rashid is on 42 (91 balls, 6 fours). Nicholson has taken 3 for 52 and Harbhajan Singh 3 for 34.

YORKSHIRE V SURREY - PREVIEW

Only two days play have been possible in Yorkshire's last two games, they will be hoping for better luck with the weather against a team that they beat with some comfort in their opening game of the season at the Oval.

Apart from England duo Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard, Yorkshire are at full strength.

Team: White, Sayers, McGrath, Younus Khan, Rudolph, Rashid, Brophy, Bresnan, Gillespie, Gough and Kruis.

Veterans Mark Ramprakash and Mark Butcher are the linch pins of the Surrey batting line up. The Indian Harbhajan Singh leads their bowling attack.

Team: Newman, Batty, Ramprakash, Butcher, Walters, Clarke, Schofield, Nicholson, Singh, Sacker and Dernbach.

SUSSEX V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

For the first time in the competition Yorkshire’s bowlers were put to the sword and despite a brave batting effort Sussex’s 193 for 5 was always going to be too big to overhaul so for the second year in succession Yorkshire got out at the quarter-finals stage.

Nash, Goodwin and Wright gave the home side a great start as Bresnan and Gillespie were both hit to all parts in the early overs, Nash made 24 (18 balls) and he shared an opening partnership of 54 with Murray Goodwin before he fell to the only bowler who was able to apply the brake, David Wainwright. Wainwright has probably been the find of the competition and he finished with the creditable figures of 4-0-20-1. Murray Goodwin was next to go with the score on 125 for 57 (49 balls) he was well caught be Gough of Pyrah. For once Jacques Rudolph, whose bowling has played a major part for Yorkshire, was well an truly collared, his 3 overs going for 29. Luke Wright smashed the ball to all parts making 45 (27 balls) before he fell to Younus Khan who took two wickets but went for 32 in three overs. Hopes of Yorkshire slowing Sussex in the closing stages were dashed by Mushtaq Ahmed who hit 20 from 7 balls. Sussex closed on 193 for 5.

For Yorkshire to get back into it somebody had to play a spectacular innings and it looked as if Craig White might do so as he played some great shots in racing to 45 from 27 balls with 7 fours and a six. He fell to one of the two Sussex spinners Saqlain and when he was dismissed Yorkshire’s hopes were virtually ended. Younus Khan 40 (30 balls) and Jacques Rudolph 21 (13 balls) brought Yorkshire back into contention but when they fell to Kirtley and Naved Yorkshire innings faded and they were all out in the last over for 155, going down by 38 runs. Naved’s 3 for 26 was the best bowling in the match.

WARWICKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 4

Warwickshire struck early on the fourth day, Tahir sending back Gillespie without adding to his overnight score. Darren Gough then made a rapid 10 before Tahir had him caught behind. McGrath and Hoggard then settled into a good partnership, McGrath going on to his 150 and he moved to his career best when a four to third man took him to 179. Matthew Hoggard had a bit of luck but made 30 (66 balls, 5 fours) before he became a fifth catch for debut keeper Barnes, he put on 71 with McGrath. Yorkshire picked up maximum batting points when the 400 came up and immediately declared on 400 for 9 with McGrath 188 not out (348 balls, 26 fours). Tahir was the pick of the home bowlers with 4-93.

Not much joy for Yorkshire when the home side batted. Westwood and Maddy put on 103 for the first wicket to effectively end any hope of Yorkshire picking up a few bowling points. Westwood went to Hoggard for 55. Bell later went to Gillespie for 65 but Darren Maddy batted for the duration for a well made 135 not out (161 balls, 19 fours) as Warwickshire made 254 for 2. Hoggard 1-43 and Gillespie 1-48.

WARWICKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 3

No play rain.

WARWICKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 2

Yorkshire won the toss and batted but found it tough going with the ball moving about. Heath Streak and Tahir causing problems and they both took a wicket each. Michael Vaughan went first for 6 to Tahir and then Streak struck removing Joe Sayers caught behind after he had played well for 16, 24 for 2. Then there was a lucky let off for Younus Khan who was on 1 when missed behind the stumps by Barnes. After a shaky start McGrath and Younus Khan settled in well and in the latter part of the morning session were looking relatively comfortable. At lunch Yorkshire moved to 102 for 2. Younus Khan started the afternoon with a series of positive shots and he and McGrath took their partnership to 87 before Younus was bowled by Tahir for a 78 ball 49 (9 fours). McGrath playing really well at the other end was then joined by Rudolph and that produced the best batting of the day. The pair put on 175, Rudolph making 82 (151 balls, 11 fours) before he fell to Anyon. With the Warwicks attack again bowling well Craig White made only 7 in 46 balls before he was run out. Simon Guy soon went for 0. Yorkshire closed on 313 for 6. The performance of the innings coming from Anthony McGrath who hit a splendid 142 not out (280 balls, 21 fours). This was McGrath at his brilliant best. Jason Gillespie is 1 not out.

WARKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 1

No play rain.

WARWICKSHIRE V YORKSHIRE PREVIEW

Another vital match in Yorkshire's quest for the Championship. The Tykes are without Tim Bresnan and Adil Rashid who are on England Lion's duty. Gerard Brophy is absent with an injured finger. Mark Lawson comes into the squad for Rashid, Richard Pyrah replaces Bresnan and Simon Guy comes in behind the stumps. Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard both play.

Squad: Vaughan, Sayers, White, McGrath, Younus Khan, Rudolph, Gough, Gillespie, Kruis, Lawson, Guy, Hoggard & Pyrah.

Warwickshire are without Ambrose and Trott who are with England Lions. Ian Bell returns to their side that is captained by Darren Maddy. Heath Streak and Peter Harris lead their bowling attack but the Sri-Lankan Sangarkara is absent.

Squad: Maddy, Westwood, Bell, Parker, Troughton, Louden, Streak, Goenewald, Barnes, Harris, Anyon & Tahir.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 4

Brophy started the final day as he finished day three playing some fine shots and it was a surprise after he moved effortlessly to 73 (130 balls, 10 fours) that Anderson, the pick of the home bowlers, had him caught behind. Jason Gillespie was missed first ball and went on to make 13 before falling to Keedy who then got the skipper for 0 caught at short leg but there didn’t look to be any bat involved in the dismissal. Hoggard helped Yorkshire past 300, Tim Bresnan hit some lusty blows to finish 28 not out as Yorkshire were bowled out for 320. Anderson 5-98, Keedy 3-70.

The home side started well and Chilton and Jayasuriya put on 61 before falling to Adil Rashid for 38 with the help of a boundary catch. Bowling with fielders round the bat Rashid ended his wicketless drought with a fine display. Younus Khan’s spin accounted for Chilton for 47, all Lancashire batsmen got starts but Rashid chipped away at their high class batting order. Loye 47, Hodge 24, Croft 5 and finally Law 55 all fell to Rashid. The later to the final ball of the day and a stumping for Greg Wood who was on the field for the injured Brophy. Rashid’s figures 28-2-114-5. Lancashire finished on 247 for 6. A good game for Yorkshire who just about had the edge and good performances from Vaughan, McGrath, Brophy and Rashid.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 3

When play finally got underway on day 3 Yorkshire were put into bat. They made a bad start with Joe Sayers trapped lbw to the second ball of the day by James Anderson for 0. Michael Vaughan and Anthony McGrath then moved Yorkshire into a good position. McGrath was the more aggressive as Yorkshire made steady progress on not the easiest of wickets. The pair took the score to 90 before Anderson struck again trapping McGrath lbw for 56 (101 balls, 7 fours). Younus Khan's stay at the crease was short. He was dismissed by a peach of a delivery from spinner Keedy, clean bowled for 6. Jacques Rudolph moved easily to 25 before he fell to a short delivery and was caught at slip. 160 for 4 soon became 172 for 5 when the Red Rose took the vital wicket of Michael Vaughan. Although not dominant Vaughan had accumulated easily enough and had moved to 74 (210 balls, 8 fours) when inexplicably he left a straight one from Jayasuriya and was bowled. After loosing four wickets in the afternoon Yorkshire dominated the evening session thanks to a fine partnership between Gerard Brophy and Adil Rashid. Brophy continuing his good form this season was on the attack and played shots all round the wicket. When bad light brought play to a close he had moved to 58 not out (93 balls, 7 fours). Rashid went just before the close for a well made 28 (54 balls, 3 fours). He was Anderson's third victim (3 for 69). Yorkshire closed on 254 for 6.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 2

No play waterlogged pitch.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE - DAY 1

No play waterlogged ground.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE - PREVIEW

After success in the Twenty 20 top of the table Yorkshire take on the old enemy in the first four day roses encounter of the season. This is a crucial match as although Lancashire lie in fifth place in the table they are still very much in the title race. This is sure to be a great game. Lancashire have had the upper hand in the One day game this season but this is sure to be different.

Yorkshire are at full strength and welcome back Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard to their 13 man squad. Younus Khan and Adil Rashid are also set to return. It will be interesting to see who is left out of the final 11. White was left out to accomodate Vaughan last time so he must be favourite to give way again. Kruis is likely to be the bowler left out to accomodate Hoggard.

Squad: Vaughan, Sayers, McGrath, Younus Khan, Rudolph, Brophy, Rashid, ,Bresnan, Gough (c), Gillespie, Hoggard, White & Kruis.

Even without Murali and Flintoft Lancashire are packed with talent. Jayasuriya makes his county debut at the top of the order, there is such strength in depth with the batting, Loye, Hodge, captain Chilton, Law and newcomer Horton are all prolific runs scorers. Yorkshire will look to exploit weakness in the bowling.

Squad: Chilton, Jayasuriya, Loye, Hodge, Law, Horton, Croft, Sutton, Cork, Smith, Newby, Keedy & Hogg.

YORKSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE TWENTY 20

Derbyshire won the toss and batted but Yorkshire got to a great start through Jason Gillespie’s fine opening burst in which he sent back Dighton and Birt to leave Derbyshire on 30 for 2. Gillespie taking 2 for 19 in his four overs. South Africa skipper Smith made 23 before Gillespie caught him off Wainwright. Katich and Botha put on 30 before Katich was bowled by Darren Gough for 26 (22 balls), then Gough sent back Botha for 21 (15 balls), Gillespie taking another catch. Two wickets for Pyrah helped restrict the visitors to 119 for 7. Fine bowling at the death by Darren Gough 3-0-10-2 and Richard Pyrah 2-0-8-2 ensured Yorkshire were well on top.

That advantage was rammed home in a brilliant opening stand between Craig White and Andrew Gale. They rattled up 43 in four overs. Gale was first to go for 22 (12 balls, 4 fours and a six) but then Craig White fell one run later for 21 (15 balls, 3 fours and a six). Yorkshire seem always to do things the hard was and suddenly the innings disintegrated as Brophy fell for 5 and Rudolph first ball to leave them on 49 for 4. McGrath and Gilbert then steadied the ship taking the score to 62 before Gilbert was stumped off Botha for 9 but Yorkshire were again in trouble when Pyrah went for 4 to leave the Phoenix on 68 for 6. Through this carnage Anthony McGrath stood firm and he found a reliable partner in Bresnan and their unbroken stand of 54 took Yorkshire to a four wicket win with 9 balls to spare. McGrath finished unbeaten on 32 (38 balls, 1 four and a six) and Bresnan unbeaten on 25 (22 balls, 1 four and a six).

YORKSHIRE V NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TWENTY 20

Yorkshire recorded their third win on the trot when they beat Nottinghamshire in a match reduced to a five over slog. Each bowler was restricted to one over each. Jason Gillespie’s 1 wicket for 4 runs and Craig White’s 31 were the key contributions that keep Yorkshire in with a chance of progressing in the competition.

Darren Gough won the toss and inserted Notts. There was a great start for Yorkshire when Gillespie had Jefferson caught by Gale for 3 and conceded only four runs in his over. Bresnan then dismissed Fleming for one as he went for nine. Patel then hit two massive sixes in his 6 ball fifteen before he became David Wainwright’s victim in an over costing ten. David Hussey 26 not out (12 balls) and Chris Read’s 15 not out (4 balls brought the visitors back into it as they closed on 61 for 3.

Craig White started the Yorkshire reply with a boundary and played the vital innings of the game making an eleven ball ball 31 (2 sixes and 4 fours), he fell to Hussey after a partnership of 44 with Brophy. McGrath went first ball to Hussey but Jacques Rudolph joined Brophy and the pair took Yorkshire to an eight wicket victory. Brophy was 17 not out (10 balls, 2 fours) and Rudolph 12 not out (6 balls, 2 fours).

DURHAM V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

Jason Gillespie struck in the first over when Coetzer gave him a return catch. Benkenstein and Mustard then played some good shots in a 49 run partnership. Once again it was the spin of David Wainwright and Jacques Rudolph that played a crucial role in slowing down the rate once the opening bowlers completed their spells. First Benkenstein was dismissed by Wainwright for 23 (19 balls) with the total on 51, then four runs later Rudolph struck getting the dangerous Mustard for 26 (21 balls). Wainwright’s four overs went for 21, Rudolph’s 24. Gordon Muchall added some late substance to Durham’s innings making 41 not out. Darren Gough again brought himself on late in the innings and took 1-17 from his three overs. Gillespie took 1-28 as Durham totalled 133 for 5.

Promoted to open Andrew Gale played some fine shots in dominating an opening stand of 31 with Craig White who made a scratchy 6. Gale then shared a partnership with Brophy of 41. Brophy was at his aggressive best making 28 (16 balls with 5 fours) as Yorkshire moved to 72 for 2. This time it was Durham spinners who put the brake on Yorkshire. Gale moved to a fine 56 (52 balls, 5 fours and a six) when off spinner Wiseman tempted him out of his ground and Mustard completed the stumping, 109 for 3. McGrath was joined by Rudolph, the pair brought the scores level. Killeen removed McGrath for 29 (26 balls, 3 fours) but Rudolph and Gilbert got the winning run with two balls to spare. Breese took 1 for 15 in 3.4 overs for Durham, Wiseman took 1 for 23. An impressive display from the Phoenix who won by six wickets.

YORKSHIRE V DURHAM TWENTY 20

Yorkshire picked up their first Twenty 20 win of the season with a comprehensive nine wicket victory against Durham in a match reduced to nine overs a side. The bowlers again impressed and this time the batsmen finished the job off.

Darren Gough put the visitors into bat and Tim Bresnan got Yorkshire off to a great start bowling his two overs for just nine runs and picking up the wickets of Mustard lbw for 9 and Benkenstein caught behind by Brophy for 7 to leave Durham on 25 for 2. Kiwi Scott Styris played some good shots to make a 21 ball 27 but he was dismissed by left armer David Wainwright 46 for 3. Bowling quite superbly Wainwright helped Yorkshire take complete command. Wickets fell regularly Wainwright sent back Gibson for 3 and Breese for 1 to finish with the excellent figures of 2-0-6-3, the best bowling by Yorkshire in the competition. Jacques Rudolph came on for an over and took the wicket of Ben Harmison. Excellent fielding by Yorkshire accounted for two run outs and Darren Gough brought himself on at the end to take a wicket in his only over. A great Yorkshire performance kept Durham down to 65 for 9.

Yorkshire then batted well to win the game, they never looked in any danger and lost only one wicket; that was Craig White who fell to Steve Harmison but he had made a useful 12 (made off only 6 balls). McGrath and Brophy then finished the job as Yorkshire got home in just 6.5 overs, Brophy 31 not out (21 balls, 5 fours) and McGrath 20 not out (14 balls, 1 four and a six).

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

Yorkshire’s faint hope of qualifying for the quarter finals of the Twenty20 Cup ended when they were beaten by Nottinghamshire by four runs at Trent Bridge. This was the Tyke’s best performance in the competition to date, the bowling was again excellent and the batting much improved on the Lancashire effort.

Notts won the toss and batted, Gough and Gillespie bowled good opening spells and both took a wicket each to reduce the home side to 32 for 2 with the dangerous Fleming gone to Gough for 6, Gillespie bowled his four overs straight out taking 1 for 33. The inform Patel and Wagh added impetus to the home side’s innings but it was again David Wainwright who bowled a tight spell, he went for 24 in his four overs and picked up a wicket bowling Wagh for 15. With Pyrah having Patel caught by Gale for 21, Yorkshire started to get on top as Notts were reduced to 70 for four. Hussey and Shafayat then put on a rapid 50 before the part time spin of Rudolph got Hussey for 24 (20 balls). Darren Gough returned to dismiss Shafayat for 31 (23 balls) 127 for 6. Yorkshire quickly rapped up the Notts tail, Rudolph finishing with 3 for 20 in his three overs. Darren Gough took 2 for 17 from three and the home side were all out for 149.

Yorkshire made a poor start to their innings, Brophy and Bresnan both gone with 7 on the board. Yorkshire never really recovered from those early blows. McGrath and White then set about repairing the damage. They put on 40 before White was caught and bowled by Swann for 27. Rudolph then joined McGrath and their partnership of 55 gave Yorkshire a chance. McGrath went through to a half century before falling to Ferley for 55 (44 balls, 3 fours and a six). Chris Gilbert made 12 from 6 balls but it proved not quite enough. Rudlolph was again unbeaten on 35 (31 balls, 2 fours) as Yorkshire closed just short on 145 for 5.

LANCASHIRE V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

Lancashire won the toss and chose to bat, Yorkshire struck early when Gough had the dangerous Jayasuriya for 5. What followed proved to be the decisive partnership of the match. Loye and Hodge put on a rapid 65, they were checked in the later stages by Wainwright who bowled a terrific first spell in Twenty 20 cricket. He was unlucky not to have Hodge caught when Pyrah misjudged a skier. Using clever flight he put the home batsman under pressure. Pressure that was maintained by Pyrah who dismissed Loye for 38 (26 balls). Pyrah also got rid of Law and Gough sent back Hodge for 57 (49 balls). Gillespie and Gough bowled superbly in the closing stages and backed up by good fielding Yorkshire restricted the home side to 143 for 9, only Loye and Hodge in double figures. All Yorkshire’s bowlers came out of the innings with great credit; Gillespie 2 for 27, Gough 2 for 32, Pyrah 2 for 25 and most economical of all Wainwright whose four overs went for 22.

Yorkshire never got to grips with the Lancashire total, pace bowlers Newby, Hogg and notably Smith put a check on the Tykes in the early stages, Smith finished with the impressive figures of 3 for 15. Brophy 19 and Bresnan 15 made double figures but the only other batsman to make any contribution was Jacques Rudolph who made a very good 48 not out (38 balls, 3 fours and a six), no one else hung around for long as Yorkshire were bowled out for a paltry 113. Darren Gough could not hide his anger at the way the game was thrown away in his after match interview of Sky.

LEICESTERSHIRE V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

Yorkshire’s opening game in the Twenty 20 Competition ended in defeat as they fell thirteen runs short of the target set by defending Champions Leicestershire. Despite the defeat there was enough encouragement in the performance to suggest that Yorkshire still have a good chance of making it to finals day.

Rain at Grace Road saw the game reduced to sixteen overs a side. Jeremy Snape won the toss for the home side and decided to bat. After a good opening over from Gillespie, Leicestershire took command. Henderson hit the ball to all parts before being well caught by Gilbert off Gillespie for a nine ball 17. The key innings for the Foxes came from Ackerman 31 (21 balls) and Allenby 43 (from 33 balls) they shared a partnership of 43. Paul Nixon made 23 (18 balls) and Sadler weighed in with 14 (7 balls) as Leicestershire totalled 154 for 5. Anthony McGrath (1-18) was the most economical bowler for Yorkshire going for only 18 in his three overs. Gillespie (1-36) and Bresnan (2 for 27) were next best going for nine an over each.

This was a testing target but looked well within Yorkshire’s reach as Craig White and Gerard Brophy put up an excellent opening partnership. White in particular, was severe on the Leicester bowlers. The score raced to 57 before White fell for a rapid 31 (14 balls, 5 fours and a six). McGrath then went first ball lbw to Masters. Brophy continued to play well and Younus Khan settled in, they took the score to 81 before Younus Khan was dismissed for 15. While Brophy remained Yorkshire had every chance but his fine innings came to an end on 92 when he was bowled by Henderson. Brophy made 44 (32 balls, 7 fours). The Foxes skipper then effectively clinched victory for the home side with a hatrick, he sent back Bresnan, Rudolph and Pyrah, taking 3 for 6 in the one over he bowled. Chris Gilbert tried to get Yorkshire back into the game and nearly did so with 22 (8 balls, 2 fours and 2 sixes) but it wasn’t quite enough and Yorkshire’s innings ended on 141 for 9.

YORKSHIRE V SUSSEX - DAY 4

Younus Khan and Jacques Rudolph started solidly for Yorkshire in difficult conditions. Younus Khan moved to 31 before being dismissed by Martin-Jenkins. Hopes of Yorkshire pushing the score a long more quickly were dashed by a rare failure for Brophy who went to Mushtaq for 0. Rudolph batted well and made a 134 ball 46 before falling to Naved. A good partnership from Rashid 49 not out and Bresnan 27 not out followed up to the Yorkshire declaration at 284 for6.

Yorkshire struck early when Sussex batted, Gillespie and Kruis took a wicket each to reduce the visitors to 15 for 2. They had moved to 57 for 2 when rain effectively ended the game as a draw.

YORKSHIRE V SUSSEX - DAY 3

In contrast to day two Gillespie and Kruis bowled tightly and Gillespie got his reward when he struck early, clean bowling Montgomerie. Gillespie then struck having Nash caught by White for 28, 52 for 2. Yardey and Goodwin appeared to be building a partnership. Amjal Shahzad replaced Gillespie, he dropped one short to Goodwin who hooked high and was caught in the deep by Sayers for 7 reducing Sussex to 77 for 3 and bringing Chris Adams to the crease. Yardy had played solidly for Sussex and moved to 20 but then he became Bresnan's first victim when he had him caught at short midwicket by Craig White.

A good start to the afternoon session for Yorkshire with Gillespie getting rid of Hodd caught at slip by Rudolph, 99 for 5. Robin Martin-Jenkins went on the attack and made 16 (23 balls) before he fell to Kruis. Shahzad got rid of Wright and then Bresnan got the vital wicket of Adams who he had caught behind for 29. Bowling a good spell Shahzad wrapped the innings up taking the wickets of Naved and Lewry with successive balls. Sussex were all out for 141 a first innings lead of 2. Shahzad had career best figures of 4 for 22 and Bresnan took 2 for 14 from an accurate 9 overs.

Yorkshire reached 9 before loosing the first wicket of their second innings, Sayers for 3, lbw to Lewry. Craig White and Anthony McGrath then dug in to take Yorkshire to 37 for 1. During the evening session White and McGrath put on the best batting of the match so far, conditions did ease but they both played exceptionally well and took command as the session progressed. They put on the first half century stand of the match, both moved into the 40's and then skipper McGrath went through to the first fifty of the match. White got to within one of his fifty when Lewry returned to the attack and got him to nick to keeper Hodd (142 balls, 4 fours). Their partnership was worth 103. McGrath was on 58 (136 balls, 8 fours) when he was run out. Yorkshire closed on 129 for 3, Younus 12 not out and Rudolph not yet off the mark. Yorkshire go into the final day with a lead of 127.

YORKSHIRE V SUSSEX - DAY 2

Play was held up to the afternoon session, when it got underway Sussex won the toss and inserted Yorkshire. The visitors got off to a fine start when Lewry had Craig White caught by Montgomerie for 0 and things soon got much worse for Yorkshire, Naved sent back McGrath for 9 then Lewry struck again to send back Younus Khan for 1 to leave Yorkshire on 16 for 3. Naved was then back into the act forcing Rudolph to give a catch to keeper Hodd for 0, the Tykes in dire straights at 17 for 4. Joe Sayers hat battled away at the other end watching the carnage but he was then next to go, trapped lbw to Naved for 2 (44 balls) as Yorkshire slipped to 26 for 5. Brophy joined Adil Rashid and they put together the only partnership of note. Both players adopted a positive attitude and they put on 51 together before Martin-Jenkins nailed Rashid lbw for 22 (38 balls, 4 fours). 4 runs later and it was the end of Brophy for 30 (44 balls, 3 fours) falling to Mushtaq. Bresnan and Gillespie soon went reducing Yorkshire to 95 for 9. The last pair Amjal Shahzad and Deon Kruis put togther a valuable 44 before Kruis fell to Mushtaq for 17. Shahzad left unbeaten with the innings top score 32 (49 balls, 6 fours). Yorkshire all out for 139. All the Sussex bowlers came out with great credit; Naved 3 for 34, Mushtaq 3 for 40 and Martin-Jenkins 2 for 20.

In the eight over of the Sussex innings before the close they moved rapidly to 40 for 0.

YORKSHIRE V SUSSEX - DAY 1

No play rain.