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Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 17/09/2026 - Cricket - Rothesay County Championship - Yorkshire County Cricket Club v Somerset County Cricket Club - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England - Yorkshire's George Hill and Dom Bess leave the field at lunch against Somerset after compiling a partnership of over 150.
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Yorkshire dominate to set up day final day victory push 

Yorkshire produced an almost perfect day three to pull ahead in an absorbing encounter against Somerset. An outstanding partnership between George Hill and Dom Bess helped the White Rose set a significant target of 287, before they reduced the visitors to 73-3 at the close.

17.09.26, 22:59 Updated 17.09.26, 22:59 4 Minute Read

Charlie O'Brien

Charlie O'Brien

Rothesay County Championship Division One - Day Three

Yorkshire 212 all out and 275 all out v Somerset 201 all out and 73-3

Somerset require 214 runs with 7 wickets remaining

With top spot in the championship ceded after Warwickshire’s two-day victory v Essex, Somerset’s woes deepened as Yorkshire’s bowling all-rounders serenely negotiated the first session to stretch the lead beyond 200.

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