Warwickshire seize control with strong position after bowling out Yorkshire in 2026 County Championship

Warwickshire lead Yorkshire by 262 runs with seven wickets standing after dominating the second day at Edgbaston in the 2026 County Championship.

Yorkshire bowled out for 152 Yorkshire, who had a strong start on day one, were dismissed for 152 on the second morning at Edgbaston. Harry Brook top-scored with 40 off 58 balls, including six fours and a six. Former Yorkshire players Olly Hannon-Dalby and Jordan Thompson combined for seven wickets, taking 4-38 and 3-14 respectively. The dismissal of Brook triggered a collapse of six wickets for just 15 runs in 15 overs. ## Warwickshire build commanding lead Warwickshire extended their lead after being bowled out for 147 in the first innings. They reached 267-3 in their second innings, led by Rob Yates (81), Dan Mousley (70), and Sam Hain (43 not out). The pitch eased slightly, but improved batting and less disciplined bowling from Yorkshire's attack contributed to the stronger run rate. Hannon-Dalby, Thompson, and Ed Barnard shared the wickets, with Yates taking three catches in the slips. ## Yorkshire's top order falters again Yorkshire's innings began with Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow (25) taking the score within 10 of Warwickshire's total. Both fell in successive overs, caught behind after Brook missed a drive and Bairstow shouldered arms to Hannon-Dalby. The home side's seamers maintained pressure, and Yates' sharp catching at second slip accounted for three of the last four wickets. ## Warwickshire's opening stand sets tone Warwickshire's openers Rob Yates and Alex Davies survived a testing spell before lunch, adding 95 runs in 29 overs. Davies fell for 38 after leading-edging a delivery to extra cover, while Yates reached a half-century in 67 balls before being dismissed by a lifting ball from Jack White, caught at first slip. The partnership laid the foundation for Warwickshire's strong position. ## Mousley and Hain extend Warwickshire's advantage Dan Mousley and Sam Hain added 82 runs in 24 overs, further extending Warwickshire's lead. Mousley eventually top-edged a pull shot to fine leg, but Warwickshire's total of 267-3 put them in a commanding position. The pitch had flattened slightly, but disciplined batting from Warwickshire's middle order made the difference. Yorkshire's bowlers struggled to replicate the pressure they had applied the previous day. ## Yorkshire remain dangerous despite deficit Despite trailing by 262, Yorkshire retain dangerous batting options including Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow. Warwickshire will need to decide whether to declare or continue batting, considering how much the pitch has flattened. The home side's strong performance with both bat and ball suggests they are in control. Yorkshire's fightback will depend on their top order's ability to capitalize in the remaining sessions.