Surrey Wins Third Straight County Championship
West Indies veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach etched his name in history when his Surrey side won their third straight County Championship here on Friday.
The Victory
The defending champions captured the title they also won in 2022 and 2023 when they beat Durham by ten wickets on Thursday, and Somerset lost to Lancashire by 168 runs on Friday.
The Role of Kemar Roach
While the 36-year-old Roach did not feature in the win over Durham, he played an integral role in Surrey’s success early in the season, taking 18 wickets in their opening six matches of the campaign, including 6-46 in the second innings of Surrey’s nine-wicket victory over Warwickshire in May. He returned for the final four matches of the 2024 season. Roach was part of all three winning teams and took 25 wickets in Surrey’s title defense last year.
The Result
The result meant Surrey became champions for the 23rd time overall and the first team since Yorkshire 56 years ago to win three titles in succession.
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Conclusion
Surrey’s victory marks a significant milestone in their history, and Kemar Roach’s contributions were instrumental in their success.
FAQs
Q: Who won the County Championship?
A: Surrey won the County Championship.
Q: How many titles did Surrey win?
A: Surrey won their third straight title, and overall, they have won the championship 23 times.
Q: Who played a key role in Surrey’s success?
A: Kemar Roach, the West Indies veteran fast bowler, played an integral role in Surrey’s success early in the season.
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