Surrey take control against Worcestershire

Surrey cricket team dominated the first day of their County Championship match against Worcestershire at The Oval.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Surrey posted a solid total of 350 runs for the loss of 5 wickets by the end of the day’s play.

Opener Rory Burns led the way with a magnificent century, scoring 145 runs and setting the tone for Surrey’s innings.

Burns was well supported by his teammates as Mark Stoneman and Hashim Amla also contributed with half-centuries.

On the bowling front, Surrey’s attack was led by veteran pacer Morne Morkel, who picked up crucial wickets to peg back Worcestershire’s progress.

Despite some resistance from the Worcestershire batsmen, Surrey managed to maintain their control over the game and ended the day on a high.

The Surrey team will be looking to build on their strong performance and push for a victory in the remaining days of the match.

Overall, it was a day of dominance for Surrey as they took control against Worcestershire in the County Championship.