Yorkshire edges Durham in County Championship opener

Yorkshire had the advantage on the opening day against Durham at Chester-le-Street, with James Wharton, George Hill, and Dom Bess all scoring half-centuries to help their team reach 295-8 before bad light ended play early. Durham's Brendan Doggett was impressive with the ball, taking four wickets, but Yorkshire’s batting depth proved crucial as partnerships throughout the order countered Durham’s efforts. In another County Championship match, Nottinghamshire made an early impact against Warwickshire, removing both openers within the first five overs before rain limited play to just 9.2 overs, leaving Warwickshire at 34-2. Both matches highlighted strong bowling performances and, in Yorkshire's case, resilient batting, but were affected by weather interruptions.