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(Reuters) -Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham on the second day of

Surrey Sets New County Cricket Record with 820-9 Against Durham

(Reuters) -Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham on the second day of their County Championship clash at the Oval in London.

Dom Sibley scored 305 while fellow England internationals Sam Curran (108), Dan Lawrence (178) and Will Jacks (119) pitched in with centuries as Surrey improved on their previous record of 811 scored against Somerset in 1899 at the same venue.

Yorkshire's total of 887 against Warwickshire in 1896 remains the highest total in county cricket, with Surrey's record the fourth-highest in the list.

(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

Key Takeaways

  • Surrey posted 820-9 against Durham, breaking a 126-year-old record.
  • Dom Sibley scored a remarkable 305 runs.
  • Surrey's previous record was 811 against Somerset in 1899.
  • Yorkshire holds the highest total in county cricket with 887.
  • Surrey's score is the fourth-highest in county cricket history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What record did Surrey break?
Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record by posting their highest total in a county cricket match, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham.
Who were the standout players in Surrey's innings?
Dom Sibley scored 305 runs, while Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, and Will Jacks each contributed centuries with scores of 108, 178, and 119 respectively.
What is the highest total in county cricket history?
Yorkshire's total of 887 against Warwickshire in 1896 remains the highest total in county cricket, with Surrey's new record being the fourth-highest.

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