Raine, Potts dig in to thwart Essex's victory bid
Visitors were wobbling at 96 for 7, still in arrears, before eighth-wicket pair come to rescue
08/09Result
56th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Sep 8-11 2025
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![Durham]( "Durham")
333 & 173/7 (66.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
457/8d
08/09Result
56th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Sep 8-11 2025
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![Durham]( "Durham")
333 & 173/7 (66.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
457/8d
Day 4
Day 3
Potts keeps Durham afloat after Elgar, Critchley hundreds
Seamer's three-wicket burst limits hosts' progress and increases likelihood of draw in relegation battle
Day 2
Elgar finds form to put Essex in reach of first-innings lead
His unbeaten 140, plus 97 not out from Matt Critchley counter Durham's efforts of the opening day
Day 1
McKinney century gives Durham upper hand in relegation battle
Lees makes 94 before Porter's three-wicket burst redresses the balance in evening session