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    Division One leaders Surrey dominate Lancashire with Rory Burns’ career-best 227

    In a commanding display, Surrey’s Division One leaders and defending champions piled on 444 for 9 declared against Lancashire at the Kia Oval. Spearheading the effort was Surrey captain Rory Burns, who struck a magnificent career-best 227, while wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes contributed 82.

    “Burns and Foakes put on a 197-run stand for the fourth wicket, helping Surrey seize total control of the Vitality County Championship encounter.”

    Former England opener Burns batted for over seven and a half hours, facing 348 deliveries and smashing 29 fours and a six in his 26th first-class century.

    After bowling Lancashire out for 204 on the opening day, Surrey’s formidable total has given them a 240-run lead. The hosts declared their innings closed at 444 for 9, leaving Lancashire to negotiate five overs before bad light ended play, with the visitors reaching 4 without loss in their second innings.

    A challenging day for Lancashire

    It was a challenging day for the young Lancashire side, which features seven homegrown players with an average age of 25. Surrey’s relentless onslaught, led by Burns’ record-breaking innings, has put the defending champions in the driver’s seat to secure their seventh Championship win of the season and bolster their chances of a third consecutive title.

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