Bedingham’s Century Keeps Durham in Contention Against Hampshire
Durham’s David Bedingham continued his impressive run-scoring form in the Vitality County Championship, notching his second century of the season against Hampshire. Bedingham’s 144 helped Durham reach 410 for 8, trailing Hampshire’s 503 by 93 runs.
Bedingham, who now has 490 runs this season, has emerged as one of Division One’s leading run-getters. His average of 81.66 is a testament to his consistent performances.
Hampshire’s Liam Dawson, who bowled a marathon 62 overs, claimed his 11th five-wicket haul. However, Bedingham’s innings ensured that Durham remained in contention.
Bedingham forged partnerships with Alex Lees, Matthew Potts, and Graham Clark, who all contributed valuable runs. Bedingham’s century came off 193 balls, and he celebrated with a flurry of boundaries off Kyle Abbott.
Despite Bedingham’s heroics, Hampshire still holds a slender lead. The match is likely to end in a draw unless something extraordinary occurs.
Bedingham’s performance highlights his growing stature as a batsman. He has now surpassed 1000 first-class runs in two of his three full seasons for Durham. His 14th century for the county is a testament to his consistency and ability to score runs in all formats.
The placid nature of the pitch made it easier for Bedingham to accumulate runs. However, he still displayed excellent technique and timing throughout his innings.
