George Balderson rescues Lancashire as Durham falter in mighty run-chase
Bedingham, Robinson centuries come close to overhauling a hefty target of 475
17/05Result
27th Match, County Championship Division One at Blackpool, May 17-20 2024
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![Lancashire]( "Lancashire")
357 & 353/9d -
![Durham]( "Durham")
236 & 414 (93 ov)
17/05Result
27th Match, County Championship Division One at Blackpool, May 17-20 2024
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![Lancashire]( "Lancashire")
357 & 353/9d -
![Durham]( "Durham")
236 & 414 (93 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Durham , elected to field first
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
17,18,19,20 May 2024 (4-day match)
Match Referee
Points
Lancashire 22, Durham 3
Scorecard Summary
LANCASHIRE 357 (98 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Keaton Jennings115 (155)
- Tom Bruce46 (87)
- Ben Raine3/67 (24)
- Matthew Potts3/100 (22)
DURHAM 236 (68.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Colin Ackermann44 (75)
- David Bedingham101 (151)
- Nathan Lyon4/59 (26)
- Tom Aspinwall5/41 (9.4)
LANCASHIRE 353/9d (83.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Keaton Jennings155 (213)
- Tom Bruce43 (47)
- Ben Stokes5/98 (20)
- Ben Raine2/39 (17)
DURHAM 414 (93 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- David Bedingham103 (155)
- Ollie Robinson*171 (206)
- George Balderson4/52 (13)
- Tom Aspinwall2/87 (15)
END OF OVER:93 | (wicket maiden) | DURH: 414/9
- Ollie Robinson171 (206b)
- George Balderson13-1-52-4
- Nathan Lyon32-3-95-2
Tom G: "Hello, Comms. Nice to see you, and as a Lancs fan, thanks for your timing! Off you pop to the Somerset game! :)" Umm... you're welcome. Byee!
92.6
W
Balderson to Parkinson, OUT, edged and caught at first slip! Takes the splice and loops into Keaton Jennings' bucket hands... here ends a mighty chase, but Lancashire triumph after a big old fright! Ollie Robinson remains 171 not out after a mighty innings
CF Parkinson c Jennings b Balderson 0 (28m 17b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
92.5
0
Balderson to Parkinson, no run, width outside off, left alone by Parkinson
Steve: "Nice to get some additional commentary at the end. In for a thrilling climax here"
92.4
0
Balderson to Parkinson, no run, pressed back down the line, firmly forward. Two balls to negotiate
Greetings... we have a situation brewing at Blackpool. So here comes ESPNcricinfo's patented pop-up comms... kill or cure time!
92.3
0
Balderson to Parkinson, no run,
92.2
0
Balderson to Parkinson, no run,
92.1
0
Balderson to Parkinson, no run,
Match Coverage
All Match NewsGeorge Balderson rescues Lancashire as Durham falter in mighty run-chase
Bedingham, Robinson centuries come close to overhauling a hefty target of 475
Jennings' second hundred trumps Stokes five as Lancashire home in on victory
Durham are 341 runs off what would be a county record chase of 475, with seven wickets to go
Brief Stokes vs Lyon bout follows formula
Undercard featuring Tom Aspinwall five-for offers better story
Ben Stokes shows his signature moves as bowling comeback begins in earnest
Jennings century gives Lancashire a strong platform on tacky pitch in Blackpool
