By Ben Horne
September 18 2002

Ian Ward and Scott Newman both hit centuries in their massive opening partnership of 227. Ward hit is fourth championship century in a row and Newman hit his maiden first-class centuries as Surrey closed on 397 for 3. Ian Ward and Scott Newman both hit centuries in their massive opening partnership of 227. Ward hit is fourth championship century in a row and Newman hit his maiden first-class centuries as Surrey closed on 397 for 3.

Surrey won the toss and decided to bat. Ward and Newman then both hit centuries in a massive stand off 227 for the first wicket. Ward hit is fourth championship century in a row. Phil DeFeitas finally dismissed him for 118. Scott Newman making only his third championship start hit a brilliant 183. This beat his 99, which he made on his debut against Hampshire. Jon Batty then came in and scored 74. This score finished off a brilliant season for Batty, which has included two centuries.

Surrey 1st innings: Surrey won toss

I Ward C Maddy B DeFreitas
Newman C Burns B Srinath 183
J Batty C Srinath B Malcolm 74
Thorpe not out 8
Shahid not out 0

Extras 13

Total (for 3 wickets, 93.1 overs) 397