DERBYSHIRE pipped Yorkshire to the Division Two title after sealing a six-wicket win over Hampshire on the final day of the LV= County Championship season.
Although Yorkshire comfortably beat Essex earlier in the day to put the pressure on their title rivals, Derbyshire responded with a victory of their own that ensured them top spot.

Derbyshire, who secured top-flight cricket for the first time since 2000 a day earlier, took the final four Hampshire wickets this morning for the addition of 56 runs as they were set a victory target of 196.
The loss of both Derbyshire openers Paul Borrington (21) and Wayne Madsen (24) with the total on 45 proved nothing more serious than a minor setback as Australia Test batsman Usman Khawaja guided his side home with an unbeaten 72.
Ross Whiteley, who turned 24 on Thursday, added some late fireworks to help seal the title in style as he clubbed five sixes – including the winning runs – to finish unbeaten on 38 off just 30 balls.
The victory saw Derbyshire finish level on 194 points with Yorkshire but above their rivals due to having won more matches. Yorkshire, who were also assured of promotion on Thursday, had done all they could to take the title by thrashing Essex by 239 runs at Chelmsford.
Starting the day on 28 for two in pursuit of a victory target of 388, Essex were bowled out for 148 with Azeem Rafiq claiming five for 50 and Steven Patterson four for 34. Owais Shah scored 71 not out for Essex but none of his team-mates was able to get past 20 as Yorkshire stormed to victory. (PA Sport)