🏏 Durham vs Leicestershire: A Match That Had It All — Runs, Wickets & Last-Over Drama!

 Hi friends,

From fiery batting to a five-wicket haul and a dramatic finish, this one had it all. If you missed it, here’s a full recap (and yes, it was as intense as it sounds!).

🏏 Leicestershire Comes Out Firing
Batting first, Leicestershire came in with intent. They weren’t just trying to survive — they wanted to dominate. Kasey Aldridge was on fire, smashing 51 off just 27 balls. Every time he swung the bat, it looked like it was going for four or six.

Rishi Patel also made a solid impact with a quick 36 off 18, keeping the momentum going. By the end of the innings, Leicestershire had posted a very strong total: 193 for 8. Honestly, on a good batting pitch, it looked competitive, but not impossible.

🎯 Ben Raine’s Five-Wicket Magic
If there was a game-changer in this match, it was 100% Ben Raine. His bowling was just… wow. He ended up with 5 wickets for 23 runs, and those weren’t just random wickets — he took out key players when Durham was building momentum.

It’s rare to see a five-wicket haul in a T20, and Raine’s performance reminded everyone why experience and control matter, especially when the pressure’s on.

🚀 Durham’s Fightback: So Close, Yet So Far
Chasing 194 is no small task, but Durham started really well. Graham Clark came out swinging and made a quick 29 off 13 balls — it looked like Durham might pull off a stunning chase.

The middle order tried their best to keep the innings steady. There were moments where Durham looked ahead. But as the overs ticked down, Leicestershire’s bowlers applied pressure, took key wickets, and pulled it back.

Durham needed 14 runs off the last over — and despite a few boundaries, they just couldn’t get over the line.

And respect to Durham too — they pushed it right to the end.

This is what T20 is all about — fast, fun, and unpredictable. Can’t wait for the next one!

Let me know in the comments who your Player of the Match was — and if you want more match breakdowns like this, I’m always happy to write more!

Catch you at the next game! 🙌

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