YORKSHIRE have made a positive start in their reply to Surrey’s 267 during the third afternoon at The Oval, reaching tea on 107-2 from 31 overs.

A third Specsavers County Championship Division One victory of the season for the white rose is not completely out of the question.

They must continue to bat positively and up the ante later in the evening session.

Adam Lyth has led the way with 57 not out, with his 50 coming up off 70 balls.

The left-handed opener has shared an unbroken 60 for the third wicket with captain Andrew Gale, who is unbeaten on 27.

The two Yorkshire wickets to fall were Alex Lees, bowled by Sam Curran, and Jack Leaning, who chopped on to Stuart Meaker’s first ball.