Durham win County Championship title
Durham have won the County Championship title. They beat Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street to wrap up their 3rd title in six years.
Durham have won the County Championship title. They beat Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street to wrap up their 3rd title in six years.
As Durham's innings edged past the 250 mark this morning, they earned a vital extra batting point. Securing that point means that by defeating Nottinghamshire in this match Durham will have the County Championship title.
Durham's total was 256. They have a first innings lead of 178. The title is getting closer ...
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