County Championship 2022 | Round 2, Day 1 round-up

It has been a high-scoring affair on Day 1 of the ongoing matches in both the divisions of the County Championship, 2022. Here’s a look at what transpired and some vital contributions across different games:

Young Ollie Pope shines for Surrey with an unbeaten century

In County Championship Division One, Surrey has ended the day’s play with a significant 312/3 on board after being put in to bat. Out-of-favour English middle-order batter Ollie Pope is batting unbeaten on 113. He is well-supported by wicket-keeper Ben Foakes (32*). However, it was not a good outing for skipper Rory Burns who fell to Ian Holland on 21. Ryan Patel and Hashim Amla too chipped in with half-centuries.

Brief Scores: Surrey 312-3 in 96 overs (Ollie Pope 113*, Hashim Amla 73, Ian Holland 2/49)

Shan Masood scores a double ton on his Derbyshire debut

Pakistan’s Shan Masood has made the headlines as he has notched up a brilliant double century for Derbyshire against Sussex in Division Two of the Championship. He’s still unscathed at the crease on 201 (off 271 balls), batting alongside Wayne Madsen (88*). Masood’s delightful batting was on full display as he struck 22 fours in the day’s play. 

Brief Scores: Derbyshire 327-2 in 96 overs (Shan Masood 201*, Wayne Madsen 88*, Jamie Atkins 1/49)

Ben Duckett notches up a ton, but Nottinghamshire get bowled out for 302

Nottinghamshire had a mixed day on the field as Ben Duckett (122 off 207 balls) did not get much support from the other end. Glamorgan struck at regular intervals to ultimately bowl out the opposition on 302. Australia’s Michael Neser was the pick of the bowlers as he returned with three wickets.

In reply, Glamorgan began their 1st innings in a fiery fashion and have raced to 33/0 in 5 overs.

Brief Scores: Ben Duckett (122, Steven Mullaney 44, Michael Neser 3/56)