Worcestershire beat Durham by 77 runs in the One-Day Cup on Tuesday. Both sides came into the match level on 20 points from eight games, the hosts sitting fourth and the visitors third. The result leaves the standings unchanged, though the gap between them is now measured in runs rather than points.
Worcestershire posted 291 in their innings, a competitive total on a day where both teams have been involved in tight finishes. Durham's chase never really got going, with the bowlers keeping their heads and restricting the run rate. The visitors were bowled out for 214, falling short by a comfortable margin.
Both teams have seen a run of close matches lately. Worcestershire have lost two of their last five by a single run, while Durham have had games decided by margins of three or four runs. This one was more straightforward, the hosts extended their unbeaten run to two after a heavy loss to Essex earlier in the month.
Worcestershire now remain fourth with 20 points from eight games, five wins and three defeats. Durham sit third on the same tally, the difference between them still minimal. Eight matches played for both, and the table says the competition is wide open.