Durham advances to One Day Cup semi-finals, defeats Lancashire by 169 runs
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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.
- •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.
"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.
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