Durham defy odds to reach Blast quarter-finals as Alex Lees leads from the front
Durham will travel to Surrey in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals after a dramatic final night of group action.
Alex Lees and Ollie Robinson hit hundreds as Durham batters dominate at Essex
Durham piled up 445 for four at Chelmsford.
Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure
The home side, led by Alex Davies’ maiden double-century, amassed a giant 698 for three declared to leave Durham needing 549 to avoid the follow-on.
Middlesex’s Josh de Caires takes career-best figures against Essex
Nick Browne (59) and Sir Alastair Cook (58) put on a century stand before De Caires, the 21-year-old son of Michael Atherton, took centre stage.
England Lions take ‘Bazball’ approach as Alex Lees crashes century in Sri Lanka
The tourists declared on 413 for eight after just 67 overs at the crease.
