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Emilio Gay prepares to face a delivery for Durham against Kent
Emilio Gay prepares to face a delivery for Durham against Kent Thomas Ridley

Why Durham's next two games could be season defining?

Lancashire and Middlesex look like they could be Durham's two biggest threats to the Division Two crown.

22.04.26, 20:00 Updated 23.04.26, 09:21

Thomas Ridley

Thomas Ridley

Can your third and fourth games be considered as season defining? It’s difficult to say, but it looks like Durham’s next two fixtures will be their biggest tests of the season so far.

Lancashire, who were mooted as title contenders before a ball was bowled, and Middlesex, who have looked rejuvenated under Peter Fulton, look to be the two biggest threats to Durham if they are to make an instant return to Division One.

What can we expect from both these teams and why do we think this will be a marker in Durham’s season? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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Thomas Ridley

Thomas Ridley is a freelance journalist and editor of The Chester

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