Form Guide
Whose form holds — and whose is fading
| Pos | County | Form | Pts (last 5) | Bat Avg (last 5) | Bowl Econ (last 5) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrey |
|
13 | 42.3 | 2.89 | ▲ |
| 2 | Hampshire |
|
10 | 38.7 | 3.01 | ▶ |
| 3 | Somerset |
|
10 | 36.4 | 3.12 | ▲ |
| 4 | Lancashire |
|
10 | 35.9 | 2.95 | ▲ |
| 5 | Kent |
|
10 | 33.1 | 3.22 | ▶ |
| 6 | Nottinghamshire |
|
8 | 31.8 | 3.35 | ▼ |
England across formats
| Format | Form | Pts (last 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | |
| ODI | 12 | |
| T20I | 9 |
Momentum analysis
Surrey maintain the strongest form in the County Championship with 13 points from their last five matches — four wins and a draw. Their bowling attack has been particularly effective, with a collective economy of 2.89 in the last five rounds, the best in Division One.
Hampshire’s recent loss to Somerset has slightly dented their momentum, dropping them from a potential 16 points to 10. Their batting average in the last five matches (38.7) remains strong, but their away form has been inconsistent.
At the other end, Nottinghamshire show signs of recovery: two wins from the last three matches have lifted them from eighth to sixth, driven by Bowler I’s 15 wickets at 22.4 in that stretch.
Reading the form dots
Win
Green dot. The team won the match outright. In County Championship cricket, a win is worth 16 points plus any bonus points earned.
Draw
Amber dot. The match ended without a result — common in four-day County Championship cricket, especially on flat pitches or weather-affected matches. Worth 5 points plus bonus points.
Loss
Red dot. The team lost the match. In County Championship cricket, a loss yields only the bonus points earned during the match — typically 2–6 points.