Derbyshire vs Durham
Derbyshire started Day 4 on 185/7 with Anuj Dal and Ben Aitchison at the crease. The duo added 27 runs in the first hour before Dal was dismissed for 28 by Ben Raine. Aitchison remained unbeaten on 25, as the team declared on 214/9, and set a target of 298.
In response, Michael Jones continued his bright form to steer the team at a brisk rate. However, Aitchison breached his defense to secure a much-needed breakthrough for Derbyshire. Then, the skipper Scott Borthwick started well, but could not convert his start.
Afterwards, Nic Maddinson (32) and Liam Trevaskis (42*) were proficient to end the match as a draw and denting hopes of Derbyshire for the promotion to Division One.
Brief Scores:
Derbyshire (1st innings)- 306/10 (95.2)
Leus du Plooy 82 (124), Harry Came 78 (196)
Chris Rushworth 3/60
Durham (1st innings) - 223/10 (79)
Micheal Jones 87 (152), Jonathan Bushnell 35 (91)
Sam Conners 4/55
Derbyshire (2nd innings)- 214/9d
Wayne Madsen 58 (85), Billy Godleman 43 (141);
Ben Raine 5/43
Durham (2nd innings) - 176/5 (53)
Liam Trevaskis 42* (57), Nic Maddinson 32 (59);
Mark Watt 2/37
Result: Match Drawn