Rory Burns Scores 161 as Surrey Tops Nottinghamshire

In a thrilling County Championship match at Trent Bridge, 19-year-old Freddie McCann scored a maiden century as Nottinghamshire attempted to chase down Surrey's first-innings total of 525, finishing their response with 405 runs. Surrey's Rory Burns contributed significantly with a score of 161, while Nottinghamshire's Farhan Ahmed, at just 16, made history by becoming the youngest player to take five or more wickets in an innings, achieving figures of 7-140. The match saw some controversy when penalty runs were awarded to Nottinghamshire after a dangerous throw by Surrey's Will Jacks. Despite the impressive performances from both sides, Nottinghamshire ended the day on 144-3, still trailing by 120 runs. The match is pivotal for Surrey as they aim for their third consecutive title, leveraging a strong performance from their captain and emerging talents like Ahmed. The contest continues as both teams strive for dominance in the Championship.