Smith, Pope continue strong form as Surrey secure high-scoring draw
Soporific batting surface has the last word in a match of 1,474 runs and only 24 wickets
10/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Apr 10-13 2026
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
520 & 263/4d (62.3 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
10/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Apr 10-13 2026
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
520 & 263/4d (62.3 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Leicestershire , elected to field first
Season
Match days
10,11,12,13 April 2026 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Leicestershire 15, Surrey 14
Scorecard Summary
SURREY 520 (113.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ollie Pope103 (135)
- Jamie Smith166 (240)
- Tom Scriven3/81 (17.2)
- Rehan Ahmed2/58 (13)
LEICESTERSHIRE 691 (170.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ben Cox162 (232)
- Rishi Patel164 (262)
- Jordan Clark3/97 (29)
- Tom Lawes4/141 (31)
SURREY 263/4d (62.3 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Ollie Pope*83 (103)
- Jamie Smith89 (109)
- Ian Holland1/6 (5)
- Ajaz Patel3/92 (23)
Match Coverage
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