Surrey has secured its third consecutive County Championship title, the first team to achieve this since Yorkshire between 1966 and 1968. The title was confirmed after Somerset lost to Lancashire by 168 runs, which concluded Somerset's hopes of clinching their first championship title. Surrey had already solidified their position earlier by defeating Durham, marking their eighth win of the season. With one match remaining, Surrey's victory brings their total championship titles to 23, placing them second in the all-time list. Lancaster, despite their win, faces relegation as their fate is dependent on Nottinghamshire's performance in their final match. Surrey's squad features notable players including Ollie Pope and Kemar Roach, and they will conclude their season with an away match against Essex.