Durham closes in on promotion after setting Middlesex a 424-run target

Durham moved closer to promotion from County Championship Division Two after setting Middlesex a target of 424 runs at the Riverside on day three. Ben McKinney scored 184 runs to maintain the hosts' dominance before the side was eventually bowled out for 374 in their second innings. Middlesex finished the day at 55-2, with Brydon Carse taking both wickets before play was halted due to bad light. The visitors require a further 369 runs to win, while Durham needs eight wickets to secure promotion to Division One. Play will resume on the final day with Middlesex looking to close the significant deficit after an imposing target was established by the hosts.

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