Durham advances to One Day Cup semi-finals, defeats Lancashire by 169 runs

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Durham advances to One Day Cup semi-finals, defeats Lancashire by 169 runs

Summary

Durham secured a spot in the One Day Cup semi-finals after a decisive 169-run victory over Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford. Ben Stokes contributed with one wicket and a brief innings of 11 runs, while David Bedingham led Durham with 104 runs off 89 balls. Lancashire's Rocky Flintoff, fresh off a previous century, scored only 22 runs in this match as the team was bowled out for 187 while chasing 350. Durham will face Middlesex in the semi-finals on Sunday, August 16.

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Key Details

•Durham scored 349-6, led by David Bedingham's 104 runs.
•Lancashire fell short, scoring 187 all out in 36.1 overs.
•Rocky Flintoff managed only 22 runs after his recent century.
•Durham will face Middlesex in the semi-finals on August 16.

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A Durham side featuring Ben Stokes thrashed Lancashire by 169 runs to reach the One Day Cup semi-finals with Rocky Flintoff unable to repeat his hundred heroics from earlier in the week.
— Sky Sports

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