A remarkable display by James Anderson, who at 43 is two seasons removed from his England Test retirement, propelled Lancashire to a surprise victory over Derbyshire on the final day. Anderson's four wickets for 18 runs helped the Red Rose achieve a 20-run win at Emirates Old Trafford. Chasing 138, Derbyshire were bowled out for 108, with Anderson dismissing key batsmen before running out Zak Chappell to secure the win.
This victory marks Anderson's first win as permanent Lancashire captain and lifts the team to second place after two Division Two matches. Elsewhere, Surrey's Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope found form with centuries against Leicestershire in a high-scoring draw. Defending champions Nottinghamshire secured their first win, defeating Glamorgan by 192 runs. Sussex achieved their second consecutive win, chasing down 328 against Warwickshire, while Yorkshire's struggles continued with a 214-run loss to Hampshire.
In Division Two, Kent managed a draw against Northamptonshire, thanks in part to Ben Compton's unbeaten century.