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.