DURHAM V YORKSHIRE TWENTY 20

Jason Gillespie struck in the first over when Coetzer gave him a return catch. Benkenstein and Mustard then played some good shots in a 49 run partnership. Once again it was the spin of David Wainwright and Jacques Rudolph that played a crucial role in slowing down the rate once the opening bowlers completed their spells. First Benkenstein was dismissed by Wainwright for 23 (19 balls) with the total on 51, then four runs later Rudolph struck getting the dangerous Mustard for 26 (21 balls). Wainwright’s four overs went for 21, Rudolph’s 24. Gordon Muchall added some late substance to Durham’s innings making 41 not out. Darren Gough again brought himself on late in the innings and took 1-17 from his three overs. Gillespie took 1-28 as Durham totalled 133 for 5.

Promoted to open Andrew Gale played some fine shots in dominating an opening stand of 31 with Craig White who made a scratchy 6. Gale then shared a partnership with Brophy of 41. Brophy was at his aggressive best making 28 (16 balls with 5 fours) as Yorkshire moved to 72 for 2. This time it was Durham spinners who put the brake on Yorkshire. Gale moved to a fine 56 (52 balls, 5 fours and a six) when off spinner Wiseman tempted him out of his ground and Mustard completed the stumping, 109 for 3. McGrath was joined by Rudolph, the pair brought the scores level. Killeen removed McGrath for 29 (26 balls, 3 fours) but Rudolph and Gilbert got the winning run with two balls to spare. Breese took 1 for 15 in 3.4 overs for Durham, Wiseman took 1 for 23. An impressive display from the Phoenix who won by six wickets.