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Hampshire v Somerset, Warwickshire v Essex, and more: county cricket
Hampshire were frustrated by Somerset’s wagging tail, but wiped out the deficit before bad light stopped play at Southampton. There was no century for James Rew, caught uncharacteristically skewing a half-volley for 86, one of three wickets for Codi Yusuf.

TL;DR
- Hampshire erased a deficit against Somerset, who were held to 86 by James Rew.
- Alfie Ogborne's quick runs and Nick Gubbins' unbeaten 70 helped Hampshire to a lead.
- Somerset's coach believes James Rew has international potential.
- Nathan McSweeney and James Sales forged a significant partnership for Northamptonshire.
- Ben Sanderson took his second five-wicket haul of the season.
- Zafar Gohar was substituted out due to a groin injury.
- Lancashire leads Gloucestershire by 104 runs after a day with 17 wickets.
- Matt Taylor achieved a career-best six wickets for Gloucestershire.
- Warwickshire's top order collapsed against Essex, with Sam Hain scoring 88 not out.
- Lancashire was prevented from substituting a bowler due to experience disparity.
- Rain interrupted the match between Warwickshire and Essex.