Surrey Defeats Durham to Reach T20 Finals Day

Surrey secured a place in the Vitality Blast Finals Day with a five-wicket victory over Durham, thanks to a pivotal 95-run partnership between Dom Sibley and Sam Curran. Sibley scored 67 runs off 48 balls while Curran contributed 52 runs off 34, helping Surrey chase down a target of 163 with 12 balls remaining. Durham's innings faltered early, sinking to 69-6 before Michael Jones (37) and Ben Raine (23 off 8) provided some resistance to reach 162-8. Surrey's bowlers, Dan Worrall and Reece Topley, initially dominated, taking two wickets each and restricting Durham's scoring. The win marked Surrey's second consecutive appearance in the finals, as they aim for their first T20 title since 2003. The match showcased the resilience of both teams, with Durham's recovery from a dire start ultimately falling short against Surrey's batting prowess.