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Hampshire v Durham, YB40 Group B, Ageas Bowl

Carberry expertly steers Hants chase

May 19, 2013: Michael Carberry struck a superb 96 as defending champions Hampshire eased to a five-wicket triumph over Durham at the Ageas Bowl to stay top of Group B

Surrey v Durham, The Oval, 4th day

'Buzzin' Borthwick sets up Durham win

May 13, 2013: "Buzzin" was Scott Borthwick's stock description of how he felt at the end of four days of astute cricket from Durham that saw him take a career best 6 for 70 as Durham recorded their first ever win at The Oval.

Surrey v Durham, The Oval, 3rd day

Oval pitch a 'lottery' - Collingwood

May 12, 2013: Paul Collingwood, Durham's captain, revealed that the pitch at The Oval bore some superficial damage in patches as a result of stud marks

Surrey v Durham, The Oval, 2nd day

From a young buck to old stagers

May 11, 2013: While the opening day belonged to youth the second was a day that celebrated the experience of 35-year-old Gareth Batty and 38-year-old Dale Benkenstein

Surrey v Durham, The Oval, 1st day

Storybook day for Durham debutant

May 10, 2013: Ryan Buckley, Durham's 19-year-old offspinner, had an eventful 12 hours leading up to his first-class debut against Surrey, in which he took 5 for 86

Lancashire v Durham, YB40 Group B, Old Trafford

Mustard 91 too much for Lancs

May 6, 2013: Phil Mustard's aggressive 91 saw Durham race to a notable Yorkshire Bank 40 win over last season's semi-finalists Lancashire. It was Durham's first List A win at Old Trafford.

Durham v Essex, YB40 Group B, Chester-le-Street

Essex bounce back but Bopara fails again

May 5, 2013: Essex recovered from their mauling at home to Yorkshire Bank 40 holders Hampshire on Friday with a four-wicket victory over Durham at Chester-le-Street.

England news

Durham hand back India, Australia fixtures

May 3, 2013: Durham have given up the chance to host India and Australia during the 2014 and 2015 seasons

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Few alarms in Durham's perfect chase

May 2, 2013: With a sprint finish to a marathon, Durham claimed a victory that speaks volumes for their character, their determination and their team spirit.

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Ashington's Wood returns with success

May 1, 2013: A half-century and three wickets for Mark Wood, from Ashington, put Durham on course for their second win of the season at Trent Bridge

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 2nd day

Happy return for Smith as Broad labours

Apr 30, 2013: Will Smith snapped a lean run with the bat as he made a century to lead a strong Durham reply on day two at Trent Bridge

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Taylor hitting form at the right time

Apr 29, 2013: James Taylor and Steven Mullaney added the meat to Nottinghamshire's total, but some loose shots meant the home side did not get away from Durham

England news

Stokes still on England radar

Apr 28, 2013: Ben Stokes, the Durham allrounder, has been offered encouragement by the England management that he can win a return to international contention

Durham v Yorkshire, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

Magnificent Root secures stunning victory

Apr 27, 2013: Joe Root produced arguably the most substantial innings of his fledgling career to banish the pessimism that had fallen prematurely upon Yorkshire's season

Durham v Yorkshire, Chester-le-Street, 3rd day

Stoneman makes Bairstow pay for drop

Apr 26, 2013: Jonny Bairstow dropped a catch that proved costly as Mark Stoneman scored a hundred to leave Yorkshire a tough final day

Durham v Yorkshire, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Onions makes Yorkshire wince

Apr 25, 2013: Graham Onions claimed a five-wicket haul on a shortened day to hand Durham a useful 60-run lead over Yorkshire

Durham v Yorkshire, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Yorkshire full of Bresnan beans

Apr 24, 2013: Tim Bresnan took 4 for 41 on his first outing since elbow surgery but Phil Mustard's breezy 70 prevented Yorkshire taking full control

Warwickshire v Durham, Edgbaston, 4th day

Wright's best gets Warwickshire moving

Apr 20, 2013: It has taken Chris Wright a while to find his feet in professional cricket. But he's clicked at Edgbaston. He took his best figures for the county as they steamrollered Durham on the final day

Warwickshire v Durham, Edgbaston, 3rd day

Smiling Ambrose dashes Durham chances

Apr 19, 2013: Tim Ambrose said he was "enjoying cricket and enjoying life" after making a first century since opening up about his battle with depression

Warwickshire v Durham, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Collingwood and Borthwick lead Durham to the light

Apr 18, 2013: Durham have made a habit of finding their way out of holes, perhaps it's a mining thing.