Welcome to live coverage of the second day of the second round of County Championship matches, including Essex v Somerset and Surrey v Leicestershire.
After yesterday’s run-filled action and Sonny Baker’s three-wicket over, conditions could be less generous to batters today. Cloud and rain are in the forecast, so the start of play around the grounds may be affected.
Play is expected to begin around 11am BST, though the weather may have other ideas. Stay with us for updates from around the county scene as the day develops.
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This is the live page for the second day of the round, so expect regular updates from the main matches as well as the wider Championship picture.
More to follow as play gets underway, or as the weather allows.
What to watch for
The big question is whether the damp conditions will interrupt the momentum from the opening day. With rain and cloud looming, the contrast with yesterday’s batting-friendly contests could be significant.
Essex v Somerset and Surrey v Leicestershire are among the fixtures drawing attention, but there will be coverage across the full Championship programme as the day unfolds.
Keep checking back for score updates, notable performances, and any changes to the start times.
