The talented Surrey side who have yet to offer a serious challenge in the John Player League will find no easy pickings at Northampton. BBC's Sportsman of the Year, David Steele, is keen to prove that, in addition to his courage and tenacity, he has a range of shots equally effective in 40-over cricket.
Introduced by Peter Walker, with news of today's other fixtures:
Gloucestershire v Yorkshire
Lancashire v Essex
Nottinghamshire v Kent
Warwickshire v Hampshire
Worcestershire v Leicestershire
Commentators at Northampton John Arlott and Jim Laker