County claim big win over students

Northamptonshire wrapped up a 159-run win over Durham MCCU on the final day of their trip to The Racecourse.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th May 2014, 19:15 BST
Graeme White took four wickets as Northamptonshire beat Durham MCCUGraeme White took four wickets as Northamptonshire beat Durham MCCU
Graeme White took four wickets as Northamptonshire beat Durham MCCU

The students put in another dogged effort - as they had done in their first innings - but could not hold out and were finally dismissed for 194.

The most unfortunate man of the day was Chaitanya Bishnoi whose 174-ball vigil was ended with him one short of deserved hundred.

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Graeme White was the most successful of the County bowlers taking 4-42 while trialist Chad Barrett chipped in with 3-51.

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Northamptonshire had earlier declared overnight on 149-6 - with teenager Saif Zaib unbeaten on 54 - leaving Durham an unlikely 354 to win.

David Ripley’s men return to County Championship action on Sunday when they head to Trent Bridge for a clash with Nottinghamshire.

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