Gay sits out as precaution as Durham boost knockout hopes
Essex eliminated after failing to chase 230 in rain-shortened 38-over game
09/08Result
Group B, One-Day Cup at Darlington, Aug 9 2026
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![Durham]( "Durham")
229/5 (38/38 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
209 (37.1/38 ov, target 230)
09/08Result
Group B, One-Day Cup at Darlington, Aug 9 2026
-
![Durham]( "Durham")
229/5 (38/38 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
209 (37.1/38 ov, target 230)
Match Centre
Match Details
Series
Toss
Essex , elected to field first
Season
Match days
09 August 2026 (50-over match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Durham 4, Essex 0
Scorecard Summary
DURHAM 229/5 (38 OVERS)
- Ben Stokes43 (27)
- Colin Ackermann*80 (85)
- Simon Harmer1/26 (7)
- Jamie Porter2/42 (8)
37.1
W
LS Robinson to Bennett, OUT,
CE Bennett b LS Robinson 1 (8m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50
END OF OVER:37 | 14 Runs 2 Wkts | ESS: 209/9 (21 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 5.64, RRR: 21.00)
- Jamie Porter0 (1b)
- Charlie Bennett1 (1b)
- James Minto5-0-45-3
- Luke Robinson7-1-40-0
36.6
0
Minto to Porter, no run,
36.5
W
Minto to Jones, OUT,
MW Jones c Aldridge b Minto 13 (11m 5b 0x4 2x6) SR: 260
36.4
6
Minto to Jones, SIX,
36.3
6
Minto to Jones, SIX,
36.3
1w
Minto to Jones, 1 wide,
Match Coverage
All Match NewsGay sits out as precaution as Durham boost knockout hopes
Essex eliminated after failing to chase 230 in rain-shortened 38-over game
