Slaying the Steelbacks: Looking back on a magical night
25.07.25, 00:00 Updated 04.08.25, 19:14 2 Minute Read
The stage was set, a Friday night clash of the North Group titans with the winner claiming an all-important home quarter-final.
Both teams knew the assignment and treated the Chester-le-Street faithful to a clash for the ages, but it'll be remembered for one man's innings.
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Alex Lees showed his all-format prowess with an exceptional knock.
A clinic of six hitting and the ability to play the situation helped Lees' innings earn a place in Durham folklore and amongst the joy of progression, one fact has been forgotten, Lees' ton was the first from a Durham player in a home T20.
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