Stokes’ late roar keeps Durham up

Durham 401 (Jennings 201*, Footitt 5-90) and 246 (Stoneman 92, Clark 54, S Curran 7-58) beat Surrey 367 (Roy 120, Onions 5-90) and 259 (Roy 96, Ansari 51, S Curran 50*) by 22 runsScorecard

Ben Stokes finally came to the party for Durham, ending their relegation worries by taking four Surrey wickets in a gripping finish at Chester-le-Street.

After scoring 24 and nought, and remaining wicketless until the final session, Stokes took 4 for 54 as Surrey were dismissed for 259 to lose by 21 runs.

Jason Roy fell four short of his second century of the match, but Surrey were kept in the hunt by a fearless unbeaten 50 from 18-year-old Sam Curran to go with his 7 for 58 in Durham’s second innings.

Surrey could have slight concerns over Roy and Zafar Ansari ahead of Saturday’s Royal London Cup final after both needed treatment for hand injuries.

Following their first innings stand of 164 the pair put on 143 after coming together at 11 for three in pursuit of 281. After the persistent murk of the previous day, play again began …

continue reading in source www.espncricinfo.com