Rory Burns’ side take an unassailable lead into final round after Lancashire’s 168-run victory at Old Trafford

Surrey secure third straight County Championship as Somerset lose to Lancashire - Resuming on 204 for six, Somerset were dismissed for 224 to end their hopes of winning a maiden County Championship title.

Surrey has become the first team to win three straight English County Championship cricket titles since the 1960s when closest challenger Somerset fell to defeat.

Surrey were crowned county champions for a third straight season on Friday, with Somerset's defeat against Lancashire guaranteeing them the title.

Surrey have won a third straight County Championship title after Somerset lost at Lancashire. Somerset had to win at Old Trafford to keep their hopes of a first ever county title alive heading into the last round of games, but they suffered a 168-run defeat on the final morning.

Surrey’s ten-wicket victory over Durham places them on the verge of clinching a third consecutive County Championship title.

Surrey seal third successive County Championship title - Surrey have become the first county to win three straight championships since Yorkshire between 1966-1968.

Surrey are closing in on a third successive County Championship title after cruising to a 10-wicket win over Durham with a day to spare at The Oval. Durham, who began the third day trailing by 152, never recovered after losing two wickets in the first over to Dan Worrall.