Durham Match Thread 2026

[Durhamfootman]

Robbo holed out on 72 and we finish the day 385-6, with Aldridge not out on 28

I was sitting in front of Bannatynes where it was sunny and sheltered from the wind. Sadly the drains there smelt pretty ripe, so I hope they sort that out by next week

[captaincolly]

I think I'll pop down tomorrow, weather forecast looks decent. Unlike today!

[Durhamfootman]

Students are 33 runs into the, by now, obligatory half century 10th wicket stand

[Durhamfootman]

47 in the end and it only ended after the spin of the ball from a simple forward defensive to Ghafari rolled back and nudged the stumps

I presume we'll have another bat. The lead is 205

Luke Robinson was bowling today, despite not being in the starting XI, so I don't know what that's about, it's not a friendly after all. He bowled quite nicely from the bit I saw

[Durhamfootman]

Rain shortened reply

50-2

Gay and Ackers falling early, both nicking off, with Aldridge negotiating the hat trick ball

[captaincolly]

Probably can't read much into this game...but the last wicket stand by the opposition followed by a couple of quick wickets in our second innings is another familiar feeling/failing!

According to The Sunday Times Stokes should be playing in May- Kent and Worcestershire and is opting out of Tue 100 and plans to play the 50 over Cup games for us as preparation for the Pakistan test series. We will see!

[captaincolly]

Century for Rhodes to go with his first innings half century. Bowlers struggling though - Conners has a wicket in his first over after an opening stand that lasted 18 overs. Obviously this won't be the attack against Kent but it once again feels familiar!

[captaincolly]

Another wicket for Conners at the start of his second over. Suspect they will struggle to get 394 runs in the remaining 40 overs. Although if Zac Crawley was playing...

[captaincolly]

Ghafari starting with a wicket maiden. 70/4.

[captaincolly]

Ghafari starting with a wicket maiden. 70/4.

Parkinson with the 5th wicket. 70/5 and that's tea.

[captaincolly]

Raining! Looks pretty gloomy around the ground and don't think anyone will be in a hurry to get back out there because it's chilly!

[captaincolly]

Having said that it suddenly looks a bit brighter!

[captaincolly]

Back on. Sun is out!

[captaincolly]

Pretty clinical performance now. 109/8 with 21 overs left.

[captaincolly]

9 down, clouding over again so I think I'll call it a day!