DUR vs DER — Series Level at 2-2

DUR won by 5 runs

Durham face Derbyshire at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, Chester-le-Street. The Vitality Blast is level at 2-2 — this is effectively a decider.

Durham elected to bat. The pitch is rated as a Flat Track Pitch with Average batting conditions, and the surface offers Pace & Bounce for the pacers while spinners can expect slow spin assistance.

Players to watch: Beau Webster (288 runs in 6 innings this series (avg 48)) · James Sales (16 wickets in the series) · George Munsey (251 runs in 6 innings)

On what looks like a batting-friendly surface, expect a high-scoring affair. The report will be updated with a first innings summary and full match analysis as the action unfolds.