Aldridge Fifer Helps Durham Dominate Struggling Gloucestershire

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Durham took a strong grip on their County Championship match against bottom-placed Gloucestershire. Discarded England seamer Brydon Carse made an early impression with the ball before Matthew Aldridge stepped up with a five-wicket haul to dismantle the visitors. Aldridge's five-for proved the decisive bowling performance as Durham asserted control over the contest. Gloucestershire, currently propping up the County Championship table, found themselves under significant pressure against a disciplined Durham attack.

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