Joe Root struggled as Yorkshire were dismissed for 162, with Ben Duckett (77) and Zain-ul-Hassan (131*) leading their teams to strong performances. Sussex's Ollie Robinson scored a century, anchoring their 358-9 declared, while Joshua Thomas's debut ton (136*) secured Somerset's position. Nottinghamshire's Ben Duckett extended his streak to three consecutive 50s, and Glamorgan's Zain-ul-Hassan and Kiran Carlson (158*) powered a dominant 353-1. Worcestershire's Gareth Roderick (164*) and Kent's Daniel Bell-Drummond (129) also made significant contributions. Ben Stokes, recovering from a broken cheekbone, watched from the boundary as Bowler Kemar Roach was replaced by Luke Robinson due to a hamstring injury. Zak Crawley (44) and Gareth Roderick (164*) were among the standout performers, highlighting the competitive nature of the division.