Yorkshire edge closer to safety as relegation equation wavers for Durham
ECB Reporters Network
September 26, 2025 at 06:52 PM
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Key Takeaways
- Yorkshire leads Durham by 119 runs after posting 465 for 9 in reply to Durham's 346.
- George Hill was the top scorer for Yorkshire on the day with 88 runs.
- Ben Raine (Durham) excelled with both bat (century in the first innings) and ball (4 wickets).
- Bad light frequently interrupted play, limiting the overs bowled on the third day.
- Yorkshire is close to securing Division One survival, while Durham faces a desperate situation.
Yorkshire holds a commanding 119-run lead over Durham after reaching 465 for 9 on a day heavily interrupted by bad light at Headingley. George Hill anchored the innings with a skillful 88, supporting the earlier efforts of Mayank Agarwal, while Ben Raine and Shafiqullah Ghafari took four wickets apiece for Durham. The result heavily favors Yorkshire's bid for Division One survival, as they only need a draw if Hampshire wins their concurrent match. Conversely, Durham's hopes of escaping relegation are slim, requiring a miraculous victory combined with favorable results for other teams. The match concluded early due to bad light, leaving Durham facing a daunting challenge on the final day.
