Cricket

Durham beat Middlesex to seal Championship promotion

September 11, 2026 · BBC Sport

Durham have officially guaranteed their ascent from County Championship Division Two following a commanding 93-run triumph against Middlesex. The decisive victory guarantees their step up to the top flight well before the season concludes, leaving them with a pair of fixtures still left to play.

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