Nottinghamshire II defeated Durham II by 207 runs in the Second Eleven Championship on 24 August 2026. The visitors posted 580 against Durham's 373 to complete a comprehensive victory. And here's the thing — both sides carried 50 points into this fixture, though Durham had played twice as many matches.
Nottinghamshire's total put them firmly in control from the outset. Durham II fought hard but couldn't close the gap. By then it was clear the game would go one way, and the visitors held their nerve throughout.
The standings tell a different story when you look beyond the points. Durham sits fourth after four games with two wins and two losses, while Nottinghamshire sits fifth after just two outings. One win and one defeat so far for the visitors.
Recent form adds context to this result. Durham lost narrowly to Gloucestershire II 528-530 on 18 August, while Nottinghamshire fell short against Somerset II 532-561 on the same day. To be fair, both teams had been involved in tighter contests recently, including a 146-128 victory for Durham over Nottinghamshire earlier this year.
This result leaves Nottinghamshire II with momentum as they continue their campaign. Durham II will need to regroup after a defeat that exposed some vulnerabilities. The gap between fifth and fourth remains tight, but the points per game tell a different story entirely.