Almond v Bracegirdle

LUNCH: Durham 341 for 5 (95 overs). Benkenstein 56, Blackwell 65.

111 without loss in the session. Just one very difficult chance, to Clarke in the slips off Woakes when Benkenstein had 35.

Intriguing game. Long periods of batting ascendancy then clatters of wickets. If either side suffers another clatter they could be in trouble. If neither does, a draw beckons.

100 years ago this week, Michael Almond appeared before Durham magistrates charged with stealing a corduroy suit from William Bracegirdle.