Bess leads the charge as Yorkshire sink Worcestershire fast
Yorkshire beat Worcestershire by 504 runs in three days, setting a new mark for the biggest win by runs in the Championship.
Dom Bess was the key man. He hit a fast 107 runs, took a sharp dive to grab a catch, and helped his side reach a big lead of 610 runs. After lunch, Jonny Bairstow hit 44 not out, and the side called time on their turn at bat.
George Hill led the charge with the ball, taking four wickets for just 23 runs. Jack White and Jordan Thompson took two, while Ben Coad and Adam Lyth grabbed one.
Worcestershire’s batters had no luck. They lost their last eight wickets for just 33 runs and were all out for 105. Their top batters fell quickly, and the rest gave way soon after. Bess caught two more, while Lyth got a rare wicket with his spin.
The match was over, and Yorkshire earned 24 points while Worcestershire left with three.
