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Dom Sibley`s centuries and Surrey`s bowling dominance lead to a strong position against Hampshire in the County Championship.

Dom Sibley delivered a stellar performance for Surrey in their Rothesay County Championship match against Hampshire at the Kia Oval. He became the 20th player in Surrey history to score a century in each innings of a first-class match, notching up 100 not out in the first innings and 105 in the second. His contributions were pivotal as Surrey declared at 342 for nine, setting Hampshire a daunting target of 377 runs to chase.

Jamie Smith also made significant contributions with an impressive 84 runs off 113 balls. Meanwhile, young fast bowler Sonny Baker from Somerset celebrated his first five-wicket haul, claiming 5 for 80. Surrey`s bowling attack then took control, reducing Hampshire to 35 for three by the end of day three, with Kemar Roach and Jordan Clark among the wicket-takers. This match underscores Surrey`s formidable batting and bowling prowess in the championship.

In other cricket developments, England is gearing up for crucial Test series against India and Australia. Emerging talents such as Ben McKinney, James Rew, and Jordan Cox are making strong cases for inclusion in the England Test squad, with McKinney recently scoring 153 for Durham against Warwickshire and Rew maintaining a solid First-Class average of 43.87.

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