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Essex vs Durham Result – 56th Match

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56th Match • County Championship Division One

Essex cricket team logo
ESS
457/8d (128)
Durham cricket team logo
DUR
333/10 & 173/7 (66.2)
Match Drawn
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66.2
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
66.1
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
End of over 66 (12 runs)
Matthew Potts 34 (65)
Ben Raine 42 (71)
DUR 173/7
Simon Harmer 27-3-64-11
65.6
1
Simon Harmer to Matthew Potts, 1 run
65.5
1
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 1 run
65.4
0
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run
65.3
4b
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 4 bye
65.2
0
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run
65.1
6
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Six
End of over 65 (4 runs)
Matthew Potts 33 (64)
Ben Raine 35 (66)
DUR 161/7
Jamie Porter 16-3-36-4
64.6
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
64.5
2
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, 2 runs
64.4
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
64.3
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
64.2
0
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run
64.1
2
Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, 2 runs
End of over 64 (10 runs)
Ben Raine 35 (66)
Matthew Potts 29 (58)
DUR 157/7
Simon Harmer 26-3-56-11
63.6
0
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run
63.5
2
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 2 runs
63.4
4
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four
63.3
0
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run
63.2
4
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four
63.1
0
Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run
End of over 63 (4 runs)
Matthew Potts 29 (58)
Ben Raine 25 (60)
DUR 147/7
Noah Thain 6-1-17-2
62.6
4
Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, Four
62.5
0
Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run
62.4
0
Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run
62.3
0
Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run

Match Summary

Essex and Durham met in 56th Match of County Championship Division One, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 65.1: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Six | 63.4: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four | 63.2: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Match Drawn), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 65.1: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Six
  • 63.4: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four
  • 63.2: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four
  • 62.6: Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Match Drawn. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 65.1: Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

66.2 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

66.1 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

End of over 66 (12 runs)
Matthew Potts 34 (65)
Ben Raine 42 (71)
DUR 173/7
Simon Harmer 27-3-64-11

65.6 1 Simon Harmer to Matthew Potts, 1 run

65.5 1 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 1 run

65.4 0 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run

65.3 4b Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 4 bye

65.2 0 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run

65.1 6 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Six

End of over 65 (4 runs)
Matthew Potts 33 (64)
Ben Raine 35 (66)
DUR 161/7
Jamie Porter 16-3-36-4

64.6 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

64.5 2 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, 2 runs

64.4 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

64.3 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

64.2 0 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, no run

64.1 2 Jamie Porter to Matthew Potts, 2 runs

End of over 64 (10 runs)
Ben Raine 35 (66)
Matthew Potts 29 (58)
DUR 157/7
Simon Harmer 26-3-56-11

63.6 0 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run

63.5 2 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, 2 runs

63.4 4 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four

63.3 0 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run

63.2 4 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, Four

63.1 0 Simon Harmer to Ben Raine, no run

End of over 63 (4 runs)
Matthew Potts 29 (58)
Ben Raine 25 (60)
DUR 147/7
Noah Thain 6-1-17-2

62.6 4 Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, Four

62.5 0 Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run

62.4 0 Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run

62.3 0 Noah Thain to Matthew Potts, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Durham 56th Match match?
Match Drawn.

What is the Essex vs Durham 56th Match?
Essex vs Durham is the 56th Match of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Durham live score?
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