Jake Ball's Stellar Debut: Five Wickets Against Worcestershire
Somerset loanee Jake Ball takes five wickets on his Durham debut in a County Championship match.


Worcestershire's Struggles: The morning began poorly for Worcestershire, slumping to 22-3 within the first hour. Ball took all the wickets in 12 deliveries. Worcestershire's batting woes continued throughout the day. Durham's Challenges: Durham's batsmen faced problems in the evening session. Their reply started poorly with early dismissals. Player Comments: Jake Ball expressed satisfaction with his performance, while Henry Nicholls noted the competitive nature of the day.
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