Bob Willis Trophy Final: Somerset vs Essex Day 1
Eddie Byrom collected his first half-century of the season as Somerset were forced to recover from early setbacks
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Bob Willis Trophy
Bob Willis Trophy is 5 Rounds of matches featuring all 18 First Class counties, in a 4 day game, with 5 group matches per county, in 3 Groups - North , Central and South
Fixtures, Regulations, Teams & Preview:
Bob Willis Trophy: Fixtures, Regulations, Teams & Preview: All you need to know
The Bob Willis Trophy replaces the County Championship 2020 with 5 rounds of matches, starting August 1.
News & Features
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Bob Willis Trophy Final: Ends in Draw but Essex take the Trophy
Veteran Ryan ten Doeschate helped Essex bat out a draw to hand his side the inaugural Bob Willis Trophy and their third first-class title in four years.
Bob Willis Trophy Final: Day 4 - Somerset vs Essex – poised for final day thriller
Tom Lammonby struck his third century in as many matches as Somerset and Essex set up a barnstorming finale in the Bob Willis Trophy.
Bob Willis Trophy Final: Day 3: Somerset vs Essex
Essex opener Sir Alastair Cook unleashed his indefatigable class on Somerset as England’s greatest Test run-scorer unfurled a century in the Bob Willis Trophy final.
Bob Willis Trophy Final: Day 2: Somerset vs Essex
Eddie Byrom fired Somerset into a positive position in the Bob Willis Trophy final with an impressive 117 at Lord’s.
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Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Somerset vs Essex - Final
The Final of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Somerset and Essex at Lord's, London.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 4 Round 5 September 6th – 9th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 5 Day 4 of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 3 Round 5 September 6th – 9th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 5 Day 3 of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 2 Round 5 September 6th – 9th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 5 Day 2 of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire match abandoned
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can confirm that the Bob Willis Trophy match between Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire in Bristol has been abandoned.
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Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 1 Round 5 September 6th – 9th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 5 Day 1 of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Glamorgan vs Warwickshire
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Glamorgan and Warwickshire at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire at County Ground, Bristol.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Worcestershire vs Somerset
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Worcestershire and Somerset at New Road, Worcester.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Lancashire vs Derbyshire
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Lancashire and Derbyshire at Aigburth, Liverpool.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Nottinghamshire vs Durham
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Nottinghamshire and Durham at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Yorkshire vs Leicestershire
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Yorkshire and Leicestershire at Headingley, Leeds.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Essex vs Middlesex
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Essex and Middlesex at County Ground, Chelmsford.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Kent vs Hampshire
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Kent and Hampshire at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Surrey vs Sussex
The 5th round match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 will be played between Surrey and Sussex at Kennington Oval, London.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 4 Round 4 August 22nd - 25th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 4 Day 4 August 22nd - 25th of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 3 Round 4 August 22nd - 25th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 4 Day 3 August 22nd - 25th of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 2 Round 4 August 22nd - 25th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 4 Day 2 August 22nd - 25th of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
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Bob Willis Trophy: All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Day 1 Round 4 August 22nd - 25th
All the Latest News, Scores and Updates from Round 4 Day 1 August 22nd - 25th of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire at Grace Road, Leicester.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Derbyshire vs Durham - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Derbyshire and Durham at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Worcestershire vs Warwickshire - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Worcestershire and Warwickshire at New Road, Worcester.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Somerset vs Gloucestershire - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Somerset and Gloucestershire at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Northamptonshire vs Glamorgan - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Northamptonshire and Glamorgan at County Ground, Northampton.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Yorkshire vs Lancashire - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Yorkshire and Lancashire at Headingley, Leeds.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Surrey vs Kent - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Surrey and Kent at Kennington Oval in London.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Middlesex vs Sussex - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Middlesex and Sussex at Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Hampshire vs Essex - Round 4
Round 4 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Hampshire and Essex at Arundel Castle, Arundel.
Bob Willis Trophy: Latest News and Score Updates from Round 3 Day 4: August 15th-18th
All the latest news, match scores and analysis from Bob Willis Trophy Day Four, Round 3: August 15th-18th.
Bob Willis Trophy: Latest News and Score Updates from Round 3 Day 3: August 15th-18th
All the latest news, match scores and analysis from Bob Willis Trophy Day Three, Round 3: August 15th-18th.
Bob Willis Trophy: Latest News and Score Updates from Round 3 Day 2: August 15th- 18th
All the latest news, match scores and analysis from Bob Willis Trophy Day Two, Round 3: August 15th- 18th.
Bob Willis Trophy: Latest News and Score Updates from Round 3: August 15th- 18th
All the latest news, match scores and analysis from Bob Willis Trophy, Round 3: August 15th- 18th.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Lancashire and Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Yorkshire vs Derbyshire - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Yorkshire and Derbyshire at Headingley, Leeds.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Kent vs Middlesex - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Kent and Middlesex at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Sussex vs Essex - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Sussex and Essex at County Ground, Hove.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Northamptonshire and Worcestershire at County Ground, Northampton.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Warwickshire vs Somerset - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Warwickshire and Somerset at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Durham vs Leicestershire - Round 3
Round 3 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Durham and Leicestershire at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
Bob Willis Trophy Round 2: Day 4 Latest News and Scores August 8th – 11th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 2 - Day 4 - August 8th – 11th
Bob Willis Trophy Round 2: Day 3 Latest News and Scores August 8th – 11th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 2 - Day 3 - August 8th – 11th
Bob Willis Trophy Round 2: Day 2 Latest News and Scores August 8th – 11th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 2 - Day 2 - August 8th – 11th
Bob Willis Trophy Round 2: Day 1 Latest News and Scores August 8th – 11th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 2 - Day 1 - August 8th – 11th
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Essex vs Surrey - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Essex and Surrey at County Ground, Chelmsford.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Gloucestershire and Warwickshire at County Ground, Bristol.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Northamptonshire vs Somerset - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Northamptonshire and Somerset at County Ground, Northampton.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Worcestershire vs Glamorgan - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Worcestershire and Glamorgan at New Road, Worcester.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Leicestershire vs Derbyshire - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Leicestershire and Derbyshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Durham vs Lancashire - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Durham and Lancashire at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Kent vs Sussex - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Kent and Sussex at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Middlesex vs Hampshire - Round 2
Round 2 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, which takes the place of the County Championship 2020, will be played between Middlesex and Hampshire at Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlet
Bob Willis Trophy Round 1: Day 4 Latest News and Scores August 1st – 4th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 1 - Day 4
Bob Willis Trophy Round 1: Day 3 Latest News and Scores August 1st – 4th
All the latest news and scores from the Bob Willis Trophy Round 1 - Day 3
Lancashire v Leicestershire Day 2 Bob Willis Trophy
An unbeaten century from on-loan opener Ben Slater saw Leicestershire lay the foundations for a substantial first innings reply after the Foxes bowled Lancashire out for 322 on the second day of the Bob Willis Trophy match at Blackfinch New Road.
Sussex v Hampshire - Day 2 Bob Willis Trophy
A week ago Phil Salt was retired after thumping 14 fours and two sixes in a 58-ball century for England in a one-day warm-up game against Ireland.
Surrey v Middlesex - Day 2 - Bob Willis Trophy
Scott Borthwick’s four-hour unbeaten 73 anchored Surrey’s 189 for three from 67 overs in the Bob Willis Trophy’s London derby at the Kia Oval following an imaginative Middlesex first innings declaration on 347 for six.
Essex v Kent - Day 2 Bob Willis Trophy
Nick Browne collected the 39th fifty of his first-class career but the Essex opener couldn’t prevent Kent from maintaining their advantage in their Bob Willis Trophy contest.
Somerset v Glamorgan Day 2- Bob Willis Trophy
Craig Overton gave the England selectors a reminder of his talent with some quality seam bowling on the second day of Somerset’s opening Bob Willis Trophy match against Glamorgan at Taunton.
Warwickshire v Northants Day 2- Bob Willis Trophy
Tim Bresnan's debut century tightened Warwickshire's hold over Northamptonshire on the second day of their opening Bob Willis Trophy fixture at Edgbaston.
Gloucestershire v Worcestershire Day 2 - Bob Willis Trophy
Worcestershire openers Jake Libby and Daryl Mitchell dominated proceedings on the second day of the Bob Willis Trophy match against Central Group rivals Gloucestershire at the Bristol County Ground.
Durham v Yorkshire Day 2 - Bob Willis Trophy
Alex Lees led a fightback by scoring an unbeaten half-century for Durham on day two of their Bob Willis Trophy clash against Yorkshire at Emirates Riverside, with the hosts ending the day with a lead of 10 on 106/2 in their second innings.
Lancashire v Leicestershire Bob Willis Trophy
Lancashire's batsmen were made to work hard for their runs after captain Dane Vilas won the toss and chose to bat on the first morning of the Bob Willis Trophy match against Leicestershire at Worcester's Blackfinch New Road ground.
Sussex v Hampshire - Day 1 Bob Willis Trophy
Ajeet Dale took three wickets on his Hampshire debut and Mason Crane returned his best first-class figures in England for three years as Hampshire had just the better of the first day against Sussex in the Bob Willis Trophy at Hove.
Surrey v Middlesex - Day 1 - Bob Willis Trophy
Nick Gubbins struck a superb unbeaten 150 at the Kia Oval on the opening day of the Bob Willis Trophy
Essex v Kent - Day 1 Bob Willis Trophy
Heino Kuhn became the first player to score a Bob Willis Trophy century as Kent recovered from a morning blip to dominate day one against Essex.
Somerset v Glamorgan Day 1 - Bob Willis Trophy
Steve Davies and Jack Brooks transformed a modest Somerset total with a last wicket stand of 107 on the opening day of the Bob Willis Trophy match against Glamorgan at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
Warwicks v Northants Day 1 - Bob Willis Trophy
England paceman Olly Stone took four wickets as Warwickshire had the better of the first day....
Gloucestershire v Worcestershire Day 1 - Bob Willis Trophy
Resilient Worcestershire staged a startling recovery to peg back neighbours and Central Group rivals Gloucestershire on the opening day of an eventful Bob Willis Trophy match at the Bristol County Ground.
Durham v Yorkshire Day 1 - Bob Willis Trophy
Yorkshire enjoyed a strong start to their Bob Willis Trophy campaign on county cricket's return. Andrew Gale's men dismissed Durham for 103 before ending day one 84-4 in their reply at Emirates Riverside.
County Stars join Runs and Wickets for Change Campaign
11 county cricketers across six counties have signed up to raise funds for the Lord’s Taverners charity through their Runs and Wickets for Change campaign
No spectators at Bob Willis Trophy matches this weekend as 'crowd pilots' cancelled
Reacting to the Government’s announcement that this weekend’s pilots for spectators to attend two Bob Willis Trophy matches will not go ahead
Yorkshire County Cricket Supports Diversity - #BobWillisTrophy
For the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy campaign, Yorkshire’s players will be wearing a new logo on their shirt sleeves to promote Yorkshire Cricket Supports Diversity.
Cricket Match Predictions and Preview: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Somerset vs Glamorgan - Round 1
The Round 1 match between Somerset and Glamorgan, in the Bob Willis Trophy 2020
Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire - Round 1
The Round 1 match, of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire
Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire - Round 1
The Round 1 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020, between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Durham vs Yorkshire - Round 1
The Round 1 match between Durham and Yorkshire, of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020
Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Leicestershire vs Lancashire - Round 1
The Round 1 match, of the Bob Willis Trophy, between Leicestershire and Lancashire will be played at the New Road ground, Worcester.
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Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Bob Willis Trophy 2020 - Essex vs Kent - Round 1
The Round 1 match of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 between Essex and Kent