100 up for Essexpublished at 14:32 BST 26 September
Glamorgan 505 v Essex 129 & 103-1
Dean Elgar and Tom Westley are fighting hard for Essex.
They have put together an unbroken stand of 72 runs so far.
Summary
Final round of the 2026 County Championship; nine games
Warwickshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs to become county champions for the ninth time
Somerset's Tom Lammonby and Tom Abell hit double centuries against Surrey at Taunton
Defending champions Notts finish fourth after losing to Yorkshire by one wicket
Essex's Dean Elgar hits 100 against Glamorgan in final innings before retirement
Tom Price takes 5-33 as Sussex beat Hampshire by 197 runs
Kent promoted to Division One after rivals Northants lose to Middlesex at Lord's
Sam Northeast hits the winning runs as Kent later beat Gloucestershire
Ben Allison takes 11 wickets in the game as Worcestershire beat Derbyshire by 175 runs
Josh Bohannon scores century for Lancashire against Durham
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100 up for Essexpublished at 14:32 BST 26 September
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:31 BST 26 September
So pleased for Warks. When so much attention is on the speed and excitement of the shorter forms of the game, it’s great to see so many enjoying the longer format and what was a great season finale!
Ali, Birmingham
I'm 72 and been following Warwickshire since the sixties. What great day for players supporters and staff. COYB.
Richard, Alcester
Youuu Bears! First season going regularly to Edgbaston and what a time to do so! Big thanks to Beau Webster who also contributed massively earlier in the season.
James, Birmingham
Postpublished at 14:31 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
The players are now having their names announced to huge cheers from the crowd as, one by one, they make their way to collect their winners medals.
Not long now until the trophy lift.
Postpublished at 14:29 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
Image source, PA MediaThe Warwickshire players have just come back out on to clap their fans in the Birmingham sunshine as they prepare to receive the trophy.
The backroom staff are being given a guard of honour which is great to see.
And Keith Barker is out there too!
Brilliant late September weather it has to be said! The scenes might look a bit different it it was raining!
WICKETpublished at 14:28 BST 26 September
Holden c and b Harrison 50 (Middx 116-3 v Northants - target 134)
Middlesex captain Max Holden won't take his side home but has done the donkey work.
He looks to go big again off Calvin Harrison but top edges an attempted pull. The bowler moves to his left to take the steepler.
Caleb Falconer joins Ben Geddes with 18 more needed.
Postpublished at 14:27 BST 26 September
Kent 353 v Glos 229 & 192-8
Kamran Dhariwal top edges a pull shot off Khaled Ahmed, but there is no-one down there and it runs away for four.
Dhariwal is 44 not out and Gloucestershire lead by 68.
'Their bowling attack has absolutely nailed it'published at 14:27 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
Adam Whitty
BBC Radio Leicester commentatorThey have found form at the right time and when other teams have faltered they have held their nerve when others didn’t and what a fantastic scene here at Edgbaston. It’s been a marvellous end to the season and their bowling attack has absolutely nailed it.
Image source, PA Media100 partnershippublished at 14:27 BST 26 September
Middx 115-2 v Northants - target 134
The milestones are being ticked off at a rate of knots now as Ben Geddes is down on one knee to pull Yuzi Chahal for six more and bring up the century stand.
He needs another six runs to match his skipper and go to fifty.
Bears held nerve while others fell awaypublished at 14:26 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
Richard Wilford
BBC Radio WM commentatorIt’s fitting in the final week of the season Sam Hain should hit 100 and secure 1,000 runs for the season.
Every spectator is on their feet, it’s been an extraordinary run since mid-August. The one-wicket victory over Sussex was the catalyst.
A rain-affected draw with Notts and the three away games in three weeks that seemed daunting but very quick victories over Hampshire, Glamorgan and last week at Chelmsford.
While Somerset and Notts fell away last week, Warwickshire kept on rolling and they’ve held their nerve this week with victory.
50 for Max Holdenpublished at 14:24 BST 26 September
Middx 108-2 v Northants - target 134
Image source, ShutterstockMiddlesex skipper Max Holden has led by example in this chase and really taken the sting out of it after those early scares.
He brings up a fifth half-century of the campaign and the 30th of his campaign with another scampered single off Yuzi Chahal
The landmark is reached off 86 balls with four fours and a six. A first win as captain is within sight.
100 up for Middlesexpublished at 14:22 BST 26 September
Middx 106-2 v Northants - target 134
Calvin Harrison drops short and Ben Geddes pulls it for a mighty six to take Middlesex to three figures.
A couple more and a single takes the runs required down to a mere 28.
Kent can start readying the champagne flutes.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:21 BST 26 September
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Well done Ed Barnard and his team. Ridiculously under rated player. He deserves it.
Steve, Liverpool
You Bears! Absolutely fantastic run-in to win the title. Champions!!!!!!!! Ps: Take Bamber and Hain to South Africa!!
Carl, Thames Ditton
As a Somerset fan, it hurts. But well played, Warwickshire thoroughly deserved. Well done to Notts too, who made it very exciting 3-way battle! Onto next season, as the saying goes! Must be Somerset's motto by now!
John, Glastonbury
50 for Dean Elgarpublished at 14:21 BST 26 September
Glamorgan 505 v Essex 129 & 92-1
Image source, Getty ImagesIn his final innings in first class cricket, Dean Elgar gets to 50.
The South African takes a three from Timm van der Gugten to reach his milestone.
WICKETpublished at 14:20 BST 26 September
Lammonby lbw Worrall 229 (Somerset 431-4 v Surrey 422)
Finally.
Having hit three successive boundaries Tom Lammonby is trapped by a full delivery from Dan Worrall who exacts a little bit of revenge.
Brilliant from the Somerset man.
James Rew is in for the home side.
Postpublished at 14:19 BST 26 September
Somerset 430-3 v Surrey 422
Tom Lammonby strikes his 27th four of his mammoth innings to bring the scores level.
And follows it with another boundary to take Somerset into the lead, a third Dan Worrall delivery brings another four.
Tom Lammonby = Tom Whammonby
'Bamber one of the heroes of the season'published at 14:18 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
Richard Wilford
BBC Radio WM commentatorHe’s bowled him! Ethan Bamber, one of the heroes of the season fittingly ends it all. Warwickshire claim their ninth County Championship.
They’ve finished the season with four successive victories with a bowling attack that has been unplayable in recent weeks. Bamber with his 69th victim of the season.
Ed Barnard in his first season as captain has produced the goods with a team that has battled hard. They’ve beaten Leicestershire and Warwickshire are the County Championship winners for 2026.
Postpublished at 14:15 BST 26 September
Middx 94-2 v Northants - target 134
Max Holden slog sweeps Calvin Harrison into the Grandstand for six to move within two of a half-century.
The Northants leggie again lets out a half-appeal after hitting Holden outside the line.
Postpublished at 14:14 BST 26 September
Warks 372 v Leics 125 & 168 – Warks win by an innings & 79 runs
Image source, ShutterstockWonderful scenes down on the Edgbaston turf as Warwickshire's players celebrate securing the title!
Ethan Bamber bowled Tom Scriven for 49 with the first ball of his 21st over to spark wild celebrations for the Bears and their fans!
WICKETpublished at 14:13 BST 26 September
Reece b Allison 49 (Derbys 120-7 - target 333)
A half-century is there for the taking as Luis Reece tries to cut Ben Allison.
It isn't quite wide enough for the shot and he chops the ball into his stumps.
Reece put on 81 with Amrit Basra, who is 37 not out.
WICKETpublished at 14:13 BST 26 September
Simmons c Muyeye b Dudgeon 6 (Kent 353 v Glos 229 & 178-8)
Bit of swing, attempt to drive, chance taken.
Che Simmons is gone and Tawanda Muyeye has his fourth slip catch of the innings.
Good ball from Keith Dudgeon and Kent need two more wickets before beginning what should be a modest run-chase.