COUNTIES CRICKET Devon caught in Somerset spin

Devon missed an opportunity to collect the scalp of first-class neighbours Somerset in their Showcase Match in front of a large crowd at Exmouth.

Having dismissed Somerset for 204 in 44 overs, Devon appeared to pacing their chase to perfection when they reached the halfway stage of their on 104 for five with captain James Horler going well.

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COUNTIES CRICKET Showcase matches round-up

England slow left-armer Jack Leach shone with the bat to help Somerset beat Cornwall by 95 runs at Truro.

Leach (87) and Alfie Ogborne (51) added 68 for the eighth wicket which steered Somerset out of trouble.

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COUNTIES CRICKET Round two round-up

Durant cricket championshipOxfordshire routed Cheshire to record the biggest innings win in their history to stay on the trail of Berkshire, the Western Division One pacesetters in the Durant Cricket National Counties Championship.

Cheshire, who were dismissed for 119 in their first innings at Thame, folded for 108 second time with left-arm spinner Tom Hinley taking his first five wicket haul in the competition.

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COUNTIES CRICKET Rishton's magnificent seven

Durant cricket championshipAndy Rishton produced a career-best bowling performance to put Berkshire in complete control of their Durant Cricket National Counties Championship Western Division One match against Cornwall at Wargrave.

The experienced seam bowler took seven for 55 to dismiss Cornwall for 124 in their first innings and, with a mountainous lead of 315, Berkshire captain Dan Lincoln had no hesitation in enforcing the follow-on.

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COUNTIES CRICKET Round two, day one round-up

There was a maiden century for Berkshire opener Johnny Connell against Cornwall at Wargrave in Western Division One.

Connell announced himself with a brilliant century in victory over Middlesex in a Showcase match two years ago but this was his first in a competitive match and came after a number of near-misses.

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COUNTIES CRICKET Championship results round-up

Durant cricket championshipBerkshire dodged the rain to open their Durant Cricket National Counties Championship campaign with a ten wickets victory over Devon at Instow in Western Division One.

It was the only positive result in an opening round blighted by bad weather with no play possible on the final day of five of the eight matches.

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