Day three of the Rothesay County Championship at Sophia Gardens saw Surrey claw back from a 358‑run first‑innings deficit to finish 398‑9, a 145‑run lead and a morale boost. Captain Rory Burns anchored the chase with a patient 115, his season best, while Ollie Pope added 73. Glamorgan, still favorites, posted 358 thanks to Crane’s 106 and Cooke’s 101.

Glamorgan’s bowlers hard toiled in scorching 26‑degree heat, with Ryan Hadley claiming 3‑69. England paceman Gus Atkinson was withdrawn before day three to prepare for a Test recall, prompting Tom Lawes to replace him. Early night‑watchman Rahul Chahar contributed a quick 36 before being caught behind, while Dan Lawrence, who had averaged 78 in seven games, fell for a duck.

A resilient last‑wicket partnership of 56 between Jordan Clark (22*) and Tom Lawes (31) pushed Surrey’s total to Surrey 398-9, extending their lead. Glamorgan earned six points, Surrey two, keeping the title race open as Surrey sit level on points with the champions. The comeback underscores Surrey’s depth and places pressure on Glamorgan to chase a significant sizable target on the final day.