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Gay helps Durham chase 336 to beat Lancashire
TL;DR
Durham chased down 336 runs to defeat Lancashire, finishing at 336-2. Emilio Gay scored an unbeaten 159, while Bedingham contributed 129 not out.
Key points
- Durham chased down 336 runs to win
- Emilio Gay scored 159 not out
- David Bedingham contributed 129 not out
- Lancashire scored 370 and 260-9 declared
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Emilio Gay has scored two centuries this season for Durham [Getty Images]
Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Banks Homes Riverside (day four)
Lancashire 370: Harris 146 & 260-9 dec: Coughlin 100*; Raine 3-50
Durham 295 & 336-2: Gay 159*, Bedingham 129*
Durham (20 pts) beat Lancashire (6 pts) by eight wickets
Emilio Gay and David Bedingham scored sublime unbeaten centuries in a record-breaking third-wicket partnership of 290 as Durham successfully chased 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets in their County Championship Division Two match.
Durham had a challenging start as they lost both openers in the morning session, but Gay and Bedingham led a recovery for the hosts as the runs started to flow before lunch.
As the ball got softer and the sun came out during the afternoon session, batting became easier for Gay and Bedingham and their partnership went from strength to strength, as they broke their side's record for the highest third wicket stand against Lancashire.
Both made centuries and the hosts chased down an imposing target with ease as Durham reached 336-2, handing the north east county a second win of the season.
After being 124-7 in their first innings and heading for a hefty first innings deficit, the partnership cemented an excellent turnaround for the hosts, with the efforts of Matthew Potts also key to that. The victory takes them up to second, one point behind Lancashire, who remain top, but Durham have played one game fewer.
The see-saw game between the two likely promotion contenders was set for a thrilling climax on day four with Durham needing 336 runs and Lancashire needing 10 wickets for victory.
James Anderson and Tom Bailey settled into their bowling rhythm nicely early on, but Durham openers Ben McKinney and Alex Lees successfully negotiated the best part of the first hour.
Lancashire then had their first, with Lees departing after he misjudged a delivery from Mitch Stanley and left it, with it clipping the top of his stumps.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Durham vs Lancashire match?
Durham scored 336-2 to beat Lancashire, who had set a target of 336 runs.
Who were the top scorers for Durham in the match against Lancashire?
Emilio Gay scored 159 not out and David Bedingham made 129 not out.
How many centuries has Emilio Gay scored this season for Durham?
Emilio Gay has scored two centuries this season for Durham.
What were Lancashire's innings totals in the match?
Lancashire scored 370 in their first innings and 260-9 declared in their second innings.
