Durham v Hampshire LVCC Day 3 8th June
Harmison sets up intriguing chase
ECB Match Summary
Durham edged towards a surprise victory against Hampshire in Division One of the LV County Championship, set up after a six-wicket haul from the resurgent Steve Harmison.
Durham had looked up against it at Chester-le-Street, trailing by 37 on first innings, and seeing the division’s bottom side reach 101 for two when they batted for a second time.
But Harmison fired, taking 6-122 as the visitors were bowled out for 256 to leave Durham a target of 294 to win.
Despite the loss of Michael Di Venuto just before lunch, the home side were 114 for three just after tea, following a stand of 58 between Will Smith (33) and Neil McKenzie (40no).
McKenzie was joined by his skipper Dale Benkenstein when Smith was bowled by Greg Lamb.
Hampshire 239 & 256
Durham 202 & 185/6 (74.0 ov)
Durham require another 109 runs with 4 wickets remaining.
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