In a remarkable display of skill, 43-year-old James Anderson led Lancashire to a stunning last-day victory over Derbyshire, claiming four wickets for just 18 runs to seal a 20-run win at Emirates Old Trafford. Derbyshire, chasing a modest 138, were bowled out for 108, with Anderson dismissing key batsmen Martin Andersson, Anuj Dal, Ben Aitchison, and Shoaib Bashir before running out Zak Chappell to wrap up the win.
This victory marked Anderson's first win as permanent Lancashire captain, propelling the team to second place after two matches in the Division Two season. In other matches, Surrey's England duo Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope found form in a high-scoring draw against Leicestershire, with both players scoring hundreds in the first innings and adding significant runs in the second. Defending champions Nottinghamshire secured their first win of the season, defeating Glamorgan by 192 runs at Trent Bridge. Meanwhile, Sussex achieved their second win in two matches with an impressive chase against Warwickshire, with Jack Leaning scoring an unbeaten 120.
Yorkshire's struggles continued with a 214-run loss to Hampshire, while Kent battled for a draw against Northamptonshire, thanks in part to an unbeaten century from Ben Compton.