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Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

Just when it looked like Durham were more or less home and hosed we have had another twist at New Road.

Durham opener Ben McKinney had reached 34 when he looked to pull a ball from Matthew Waite to the boundary but was caught by the diving Brett D'Oliveira at mid-on.

It was a great catch and did enough to stir up some hope among the home supporters again. A target of 108 is normally a nominal one, but on a ground where 34 wickets have fallen in five and a half sessions, it's anything but.

If the light holds we will be in for a thrilling two-day finish in the next half hour.

Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

I suggested a little earlier Worcestershire should declare because they could well have more than enough runs on this track.

30 wickets have fallen in five sessions for 379 runs. But, they were bowled out in 23.5 overs for just 81 runs. It's their lowest total against Durham and the sixth lowest score by a county side against them as well.

The target is 108 runs, which doesn't sound much, but on this strip that's the equivalent to 300. I don't think this game is over by any stretch of the imagination.

I did suggest on air - this morning - the match would end today and I stand by that one. Unless bad light proves me wrong later.

The man, in his 20s, remains in hospital, and Northumbria Police has appealed for witnesses.