Waite and O'Connor bowl Worcestershire to edge over Durham in County clash

Worcestershire gained a first-innings advantage over Durham in their County Championship encounter, with bowlers Matthew Waite and Peter O'Connor proving decisive with incisive spells. Durham, the defending champions, were reduced to a difficult position as the two seamers sliced through their batting lineup. However, the visitors were made to work hard, as Adam Hose struck a century to help Worcestershire achieve first-innings parity. England captain Ben Stokes put in a notable all-round display for Durham, claiming a six-wicket haul with the ball. The contest remains finely poised as both sides look to press for a decisive advantage.