Durham secures promotion to Division One after beating Middlesex

Durham has secured promotion to the Rothesay County Championship Division One following a 93-run victory over Middlesex in Division Two.

Despite a resilient performance from Middlesex's Harry Duke, who scored an unbeaten century, Durham's bowling attack proved decisive. Callum Parkinson and Brydon Carse led the effort, with Carse taking 5-72 and 4-116 in the match to break key partnerships and secure the win. Durham's McKinney also contributed significantly with a score of 184.