Wood, Bracey shine as teams settle for draws

Derbyshire versus Durham, Derby

Check Wood's six-wicket pull was the feature on the last day of the challenge amongst Derbyshire and Durham at Derby. Wood enlisted profession best figures of 6 for 46 on an engaging last day of a challenge that was bound to end in a draw after the initial three days. While Derbyshire made 427 in their first innings, Durham answered with 520 in their first paper to successfully seal the consequence of the diversion.

In their second innings, Derbyshire neglected to set up huge associations and continued losing wickets at standard interims which caused a minor unnerve in their camp. Helpful commitments from Matthew Critchley, Daryn Smit and Tony Palladino guaranteed that the hosts took a lead of 186 preceding the players strolled off the field.

Brief scores: Derbyshire 427 (Wayne Madsen 85; Cameron Steel 2-19) and 279/9 (Ben Slater 42; Mark Wood 6-46) versus Durham 520 (Stuart Poynter 170; Tony Palladino 4-87). Match drawn.