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BBC News
25-06-2025
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- BBC News
Ibrahim hits unbeaten 121 as Sussex draw at Durham
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Banks Homes Riverside (day four)Sussex 361 & 322-6 dec: Ibrahim 121*, Simpson 85, Coles 53; Potts 2-44Durham 327: Ackermann 65, Clark 51; Sandhu 5-83Durham (13 pts) drew with Sussex (14 pts)Match scorecard A century from Danial Ibrahim and John Simpson's gritty 85 guided Sussex to a draw on the final day of their County Championship clash with pair were watchful as they looked to protect their position in the match, with a probing opening spell from Matthew Potts the most trouble the visiting batters faced on a sedate final Conners removed Simpson 15 runs short of another century, but Ibrahim remained calm to reach three figures for the second time in his first-class finished on 322-6 declared with the teams shaking hands at 4.50 draw means that both sides have consolidated their position in a congested mid-table, with Sussex hosting Warwickshire in the next round that starts on Sunday, while Durham travel to The Oval to face champions Surrey. Resuming on 111-4 with a lead of 145, Simpson and Ibrahim were tested by Potts and Ben continued their plan of taking time out of the game, with the pair rarely letting their rearguard action slip in the first had a couple of lbw shouts against Ibrahim turned down as the Durham quick searched for a first hour was successfully negated and Ibrahim then brought up his first half-century of the season from 161 deliveries, while skipper Simpson pulled a Conners ball for four to reach his 50 from continued in the same vein after lunch, with the Durham bowlers toiling while Sussex were happy to edge further towards the did punish any freebies offered by the bowlers as he pulled a Will Rhodes short ball for four, but he survived an lbw shout from Raine when Durham took the second new then responded by playing a delightful cover drive off the bowling of Raine, but the Durham man was testing the was also having a difficult time against Potts, with the England man sending a couple past the Sussex captain's outside edge, but he responded by playing a crunching cover drive off Raine for came so close to a breakthrough, but Ollie Robinson dropped Simpson on 77 as the Sussex skipper gloved one down the legside, but Conners got him soon after when he chipped one up in the air and Lees produced an excellent catch at then reached his first century of the season from 264 deliveries with a single on the legside, having recently made a big hundred for the second guided his side to tea alongside Fynn Hudson-Prentice, who tried to be aggressive after the break but Drissell bowled him for 26 as he missed one brought Jack Carson to the crease, who was there with Ibrahim when the two sides settled for a draw. ECB Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Durham head for Worcestershire Rapids looking for five-year first
DURHAM are searching for a fourth straight win when they take on Worcestershire Rapids at New Road tonight. Ryan Campbell has named a squad of 13- with the addition of Emilio Gay to replace Bas de Leede. Advertisement Durham travel to the Midlands after back-to-back wins on the road against Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Yorkshire. Durham sit second with 16 points from six games in a tight North Group table and have two fixtures remaining in the opening Vitality Blast fixture block. Campbell's side are looking for four consecutive victories in the Vitality Blast for the first time since 2020, after three wins on the spin over the past week. The Rapids face Durham after a six-wicket defeat to Leicestershire Foxes on Sunday, lying seventh in the North Group with two wins from their opening six. Matthew Potts starred in the Yorkshire victory with a maiden T20 five-for, and said: "That was pretty special. Coming back into the Durham team, trying to get a few wins for the boys, it's nice to do well and contribute to that. Advertisement "I love coming back and playing for Durham. It's lovely being back with the boys. "We've still got room for improvement. It's exciting that we haven't yet shown our best with either bat or ball or in our fielding. "We'll be looking to go out and win two more games and put us in good stead going into the four-day games and then hopefully pick up where we left off." Durham squad v Worcestershire Rapids: Colin Ackermann, Kasey Aldridge, Graham Clark, Zak Foulkes, Emilio Gay, Alex Lees*, Jimmy Neesham, Callum Parkinson, Matthew Potts, Ben Raine, Will Rhodes, Ollie Robinson+, Nathan Sowter
Powys County Times
15-06-2025
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- Powys County Times
Daniel Bell-Drummond hits hundred as Kent clinch thrilling Blast win at Somerset
Daniel Bell-Drummond's century put Kent on course for a thrilling four-run victory over South Group leaders Somerset in the Vitality Blast. The opener smashed 100 off 49 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, during a first-wicket stand of 158 alongside Tawanda Muyeye (70) as the visitors posted 228 for five at Taunton. In response, Tom Banton hit six sixes during a knock of 68 off 33 deliveries but Somerset's chase fell agonisingly short as their 100 per cent start ended in their sixth fixture of the season. Every boundary from a breathtaking Daniel Bell-Drummond hundred 💯 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 Pointless Gloucestershire remain bottom following a 40-run defeat at Glamorgan. Asa Tribe's unbeaten 63 and 53 from Ben Kellaway spearheaded the Welsh side's total of 189 for six at Bristol. Gloucestershire opener Cameron Bancroft also registered a half-century (52) but the hosts could not prevent a fifth consecutive loss. England seamer Matthew Potts posted career-best T20 figures of five for 17 as Durham eased to a six-wicket win over Yorkshire to climb to second in the North Group. An exceptional 5/17 from Matthew Potts 👏 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 The 26-year-old, who made his T20 international debut against the West Indies earlier this month, helped dismiss the second-bottom hosts for 128 in 19 overs in York. Durham captain Alex Lees hit 62 off 46 balls, including four fours and a six, en route to his side wrapping up a fourth win from six games with 12 balls to spare. Leicestershire bounced back from successive defeats to record a comfortable six-wicket win over Worcestershire. Chasing a modest target of 151, the home side were victorious with 17 balls to spare after captain Louis Kimber hit the winning runs during a knock of 26 off just 12 balls. 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡 💪💪 An emphatic victory for Leicestershire, as we beat the Rapids by six wickets. Kimber (26*) hits the winning runs with 17 balls to spare. 💥 #Foxes 🦊 — Leicestershire Foxes🦊 (@leicsccc) June 15, 2025 In the women's competition, Surrey moved back to the top of League One thanks to a five-wicket success against Essex at Chelmsford. Surrey bowlers Tash Farrant and Grace Harris took three wickets apiece before Kira Chathli top scored with 40 from 34 deliveries as the visitors chased down a target of 149 with nine balls remaining. Meg Austin's 51 off 38 balls set third-placed Birmingham Bears on their way to a 13-run victory over Hampshire. The Bears posted 178 for seven from their 20 overs at Edgbaston before restricting the Hawks to 165 for seven in response. Bottom side Somerset suffered a fifth defeat of the season after 49 from opener Suzi Bates helped second-bottom Durham to a four-wicket win with 11 balls left in Taunton.
South Wales Guardian
15-06-2025
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- South Wales Guardian
Daniel Bell-Drummond hits hundred as Kent clinch thrilling Blast win at Somerset
The opener smashed 100 off 49 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, during a first-wicket stand of 158 alongside Tawanda Muyeye (70) as the visitors posted 228 for five at Taunton. In response, Tom Banton hit six sixes during a knock of 68 off 33 deliveries but Somerset's chase fell agonisingly short as their 100 per cent start ended in their sixth fixture of the season. Every boundary from a breathtaking Daniel Bell-Drummond hundred 💯 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 Pointless Gloucestershire remain bottom following a 40-run defeat at Glamorgan. Asa Tribe's unbeaten 63 and 53 from Ben Kellaway spearheaded the Welsh side's total of 189 for six at Bristol. Gloucestershire opener Cameron Bancroft also registered a half-century (52) but the hosts could not prevent a fifth consecutive loss. England seamer Matthew Potts posted career-best T20 figures of five for 17 as Durham eased to a six-wicket win over Yorkshire to climb to second in the North Group. An exceptional 5/17 from Matthew Potts 👏 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 The 26-year-old, who made his T20 international debut against the West Indies earlier this month, helped dismiss the second-bottom hosts for 128 in 19 overs in York. Durham captain Alex Lees hit 62 off 46 balls, including four fours and a six, en route to his side wrapping up a fourth win from six games with 12 balls to spare. Leicestershire bounced back from successive defeats to record a comfortable six-wicket win over Worcestershire. Chasing a modest target of 151, the home side were victorious with 17 balls to spare after captain Louis Kimber hit the winning runs during a knock of 26 off just 12 balls. 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡 💪💪 An emphatic victory for Leicestershire, as we beat the Rapids by six wickets. Kimber (26*) hits the winning runs with 17 balls to spare. 💥#Foxes🦊 — Leicestershire Foxes🦊 (@leicsccc) June 15, 2025 In the women's competition, Surrey moved back to the top of League One thanks to a five-wicket success against Essex at Chelmsford. Surrey bowlers Tash Farrant and Grace Harris took three wickets apiece before Kira Chathli top scored with 40 from 34 deliveries as the visitors chased down a target of 149 with nine balls remaining. Meg Austin's 51 off 38 balls set third-placed Birmingham Bears on their way to a 13-run victory over Hampshire. The Bears posted 178 for seven from their 20 overs at Edgbaston before restricting the Hawks to 165 for seven in response. Bottom side Somerset suffered a fifth defeat of the season after 49 from opener Suzi Bates helped second-bottom Durham to a four-wicket win with 11 balls left in Taunton.
Glasgow Times
15-06-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Daniel Bell-Drummond hits hundred as Kent clinch thrilling Blast win at Somerset
The opener smashed 100 off 49 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, during a first-wicket stand of 158 alongside Tawanda Muyeye (70) as the visitors posted 228 for five at Taunton. In response, Tom Banton hit six sixes during a knock of 68 off 33 deliveries but Somerset's chase fell agonisingly short as their 100 per cent start ended in their sixth fixture of the season. Every boundary from a breathtaking Daniel Bell-Drummond hundred 💯 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 Pointless Gloucestershire remain bottom following a 40-run defeat at Glamorgan. Asa Tribe's unbeaten 63 and 53 from Ben Kellaway spearheaded the Welsh side's total of 189 for six at Bristol. Gloucestershire opener Cameron Bancroft also registered a half-century (52) but the hosts could not prevent a fifth consecutive loss. England seamer Matthew Potts posted career-best T20 figures of five for 17 as Durham eased to a six-wicket win over Yorkshire to climb to second in the North Group. An exceptional 5/17 from Matthew Potts 👏 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 15, 2025 The 26-year-old, who made his T20 international debut against the West Indies earlier this month, helped dismiss the second-bottom hosts for 128 in 19 overs in York. Durham captain Alex Lees hit 62 off 46 balls, including four fours and a six, en route to his side wrapping up a fourth win from six games with 12 balls to spare. Leicestershire bounced back from successive defeats to record a comfortable six-wicket win over Worcestershire. Chasing a modest target of 151, the home side were victorious with 17 balls to spare after captain Louis Kimber hit the winning runs during a knock of 26 off just 12 balls. 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡 💪💪 An emphatic victory for Leicestershire, as we beat the Rapids by six wickets. Kimber (26*) hits the winning runs with 17 balls to spare. 💥#Foxes🦊 — Leicestershire Foxes🦊 (@leicsccc) June 15, 2025 In the women's competition, Surrey moved back to the top of League One thanks to a five-wicket success against Essex at Chelmsford. Surrey bowlers Tash Farrant and Grace Harris took three wickets apiece before Kira Chathli top scored with 40 from 34 deliveries as the visitors chased down a target of 149 with nine balls remaining. Meg Austin's 51 off 38 balls set third-placed Birmingham Bears on their way to a 13-run victory over Hampshire. The Bears posted 178 for seven from their 20 overs at Edgbaston before restricting the Hawks to 165 for seven in response. Bottom side Somerset suffered a fifth defeat of the season after 49 from opener Suzi Bates helped second-bottom Durham to a four-wicket win with 11 balls left in Taunton.
