Frank Bough introduces today's match in the Player's County League

When Lancashire became the worthy first-ever League champions way back on 24 August, interest in this competition naturally shifted to the battle for second and third places and their respective prizes of £500 and £250.
Surrey could still participate in this prize list if they win this their final Sunday fixture. As their late run of form also made them serious challengers for the County Championship title there is added interest in this match with Gloucestershire, who for so long this season headed the Championship table

Commentary team at The Oval, John Arlott, Brian Johnston, Jim Laker
Today's other fixtures: Sussex v Glamorgan, Warwickshire v Derbyshire, Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire

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