Northamptonshire holds 20-run lead against Durham in County Championship

Northamptonshire moved ahead of Division Two leaders Durham on the second day of their County Championship match at the Cinch County Ground. Durham was dismissed for 205 in their first innings, with leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal taking 4-36. David Bedingham top-scored for the visitors with 81 before the team lost their final seven wickets for 48 runs. In response, Northamptonshire closed the day on 225-7, holding a slim 20-run advantage. James Sales recorded 69 and Saif Zaib contributed 52 to provide the hosts with their edge. Ben Stokes led the Durham bowling attack, returning figures of 3-40. The match continues as Northamptonshire looks to bridge the 40-point gap separating the two sides in the promotion race.

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