Surrey return to the Kia Oval for the final time in 2024 as Durham visit in a crucial Vitality County Championship match
The two sides met two weeks ago in the Vitality Blast quarter-final. The pair have not met in the County Championship since September 2016.
Last weeks’ narrow defeat at Somerset means that Surrey have an eight point lead on the westcountry county at the top of the division.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH THE MATCH?
Play will get underway at 10:30am each day, and the game will be shown live on Surrey Live Broadcast. A link to the broadcast will be placed on the Surrey Match Centre and shared on the Club’s social media channels.
Surrey Cricket’s social media will provide live coverage from The Kia Oval, with match updates and clips posted throughout. At the end of play on each day, a written report with highlights and reactions will be published.
A live text commentary section will also be available on the Match Centre.
SURREY SQUAD
Sam Curran and Dan Lawrence return to the 14-player squad.
DURHAM
Captain: Scott Borthwick
Head Coach: Ryan Campbell
2023 finish: Champions (Division Two)
2024 highest run-scorer: David Bedingham (1205)
2024 highest wicket-taker: Matt Potts (33)
Durham currently sit in fifth place on their return to Division One. They have won four of their matches so far this campaign. They have today confirmed that their club captain Scott Borthwick – formerly of Surrey – has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury. Alex Lees will captain the side in his absence. Additionally, batter Emilio Gay has joined on loan from Northamptonshire ahead of his permanent move at the end of the season.
