"A thrilling last day is in prospect at the Oval, where Surrey need a further 249 runs with all their second innings wickets in hand to beat Nottinghamshire and take a giant step towards a fourth successive County Championship title. Captain Rory Burns led the charge with 41 not out as the champions reached 66 for no wicket in just 16 overs after setting off in search of 315 for victory on a third day shortened by bad weather."
"Dom Sibley is unbeaten on 18 and the two redoubtable Surrey openers steadied home nerves after they had first bowled out Notts for a second innings 256 by taking their last two wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. Matt Fisher took the first Notts wicket to fall on the day to finish with 6-73, and an outstanding match analysis of 11-134, while Gus Atkinson grabbed the other."
"With both teams picking up just three bowling bonus points so far from what has been a low-scoring contest, Surrey remain just one point ahead of Notts at the top of the Division One table meaning the 16 points on offer for a win assume critical importance in deciding the likely destiny of the title with only one round of matches to come next week."
Surrey must score a further 249 runs with all ten second-innings wickets remaining to chase 315 and take a major step toward the title. Rory Burns is 41 not out and Dom Sibley 18 not out as Surrey reached 66 without loss in 16 overs on a weather-shortened third day. Matt Fisher finished with 6-73 and 11-134 in the match, while Gus Atkinson took the other wicket. Nottinghamshire were dismissed for 256 in their second innings. Both teams have earned only three bowling bonus points in a low-scoring contest, making a win vital with one round left.
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