County Championship April 24: Surrey dismissed for 246, Notts bowl out Warks for 182

On April 24, 2026, Surrey were all out for 246 in the County Championship, while Nottinghamshire bowled out Worcestershire for 182. This is a mixed start for the Division One leaders.
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Division One Encounters See Mixed Results as Day One Progresses

Division One leaders Surrey were dismissed for 246 before finding some response with the ball against Warwickshire, while rivals Nottinghamshire effectively handled Worcestershire, bowling them out for 182 despite a significant rain delay.== The Rothesay County Championship's fourth round kicked off on April 24, 2026, with matches across the country.

In the Surrey v Essex fixture, Essex appeared to be building momentum, with visions of three-figure scores for Elgar and Walter. Tom Westley made his return after a finger injury. Meanwhile, at the Oval, Gus Atkinson remained wicketless on a green pitch.

Meanwhile, the Yorkshire v Sussex game saw Tom Price reach a half-century, his third in as many games this season. His partnership with Simpson was approaching 100. Joe Root was even handed the ball for an over before tea.

Worcestershire v Kent Debut Amidst Other Fixtures

The Worcestershire v Kent match saw Beyers Swanepoel making his belated debut against his former team, Kent, at New Road. In the second tier, Leicestershire secured two bonus points, crucial for their promotion chase, though Gloucestershire's Graeme van Buuren registered a century.

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Other Division One fixtures include Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire and Glamorgan v Leicestershire. Division Two contests feature Derbyshire v Gloucestershire, Durham v Lancashire, and Worcestershire v Kent.

Contextual Notes: Player Movements and Form

The inclusion of Gus Atkinson and the return of Joe Root highlight key personnel movements. Notably, Rehan Ahmed, an all-rounder, has navigated a period of upheaval, having lost his domestic contract with the Lions in South Africa after leaving a match midway to travel to the UK, amidst speculation of IPL involvement.

The County Championship, Round 4, Day 1 commenced on April 24, 2026, with live scores and updates available across multiple platforms.==

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened on Day 1 of the County Championship on April 24, 2026?
On April 24, 2026, Surrey were dismissed for 246 runs in their match. Nottinghamshire bowled out Worcestershire for 182 runs, despite a rain delay.
Q: How did Division One leaders Surrey perform on Day 1?
Surrey, the Division One leaders, were dismissed for 246 runs on April 24, 2026. They later took some wickets against Warwickshire.
Q: What was the score in the Nottinghamshire vs. Worcestershire match on April 24, 2026?
Nottinghamshire bowled out Worcestershire for 182 runs on April 24, 2026. The match experienced a significant rain delay during the day.
Q: Were there any other notable performances or events on April 24, 2026?
Yes, in other matches, Tom Price reached a half-century for Yorkshire, and Graeme van Buuren scored a century for Gloucestershire in Division Two. Beyers Swanepoel also made his debut for Worcestershire against Kent.