Hodge hammers a double as Durham toil away

Leicestershire 403 for 4 (Hodge 200*, Stevens 84, Robinson 62) v Durham at Leicester
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Day 1 report: Hodge destroys Durham at double - The Times

In the only Championship game starting today, Leicestershire made amends for their recent defeat against Essex by posting a massive 403 for 4 against Durham at Grace Road. Brad Hodge, the new captain, was the star of the show, hitting 200 not out from only 231 balls, including 38 fours and a six as Jon Lewis, Durham's captain, was left ruing his decision to field first. Darren Robinson scored 62 at the top of the order, and Darren Stevens weighed in with 84 in a stand of 223 with Hodge.

Surrey 265 for 6 (Hollioake 80*, Batty 66, Benning 50) beat Northamptonshire 226 (Ormond 4-48) by 39 runs at The Oval
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Lancashire 255 for 8 (Mongia 104*) beat Warwickshire 251 for 5 (Knight 122*) by two wickets at Old Trafford
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