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Mark Mitchener - BBC Sport journalist

Damp end to Durham's big day

Just when it looked like Durham were on their way to their first major trophy, the ancient enemy of all cricketers intervened - rain.

Dale Benkenstein's team were clearly in the driving seat against Hampshire in the Friends Provident Trophy final at Lord's, with Hants reeling at 158-5 in response to the north-easterners' 312-5 from their 50 overs, when the heavens opened.

Play was eventually called off for the day at 1844 BST on Saturday evening - and we'll all be back bright and early on Sunday for the match to continue.

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Mark Mitchener - BBC Sport journalist

To bat, or not to bat?

The Friends Provident Trophy final between Durham and Hampshire is under way at Lord's, the home of cricket.

White clothing has long been a thing of the past in one-day cricket - with some counties even sporting different coloured kit in different competitions.

So today, we have the slightly bizarre sight of both teams in yellow shirts with dark blue trim, and dark blue trousers!

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