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Runs record for Durham University Cricket duo against Somerset

(11 April 2005)

Students Alistair Maiden (Collingwood College, Management) and Will Smith (Collingwood College, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry) have set a new record for a University Cricket Centre of Excellence (UCCE) side in their match against Somerset.

The opening pair, both TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) students, scored a massive 304 runs between them, and the University finished the day on 327 for 1.

Durham University first eleven found it hard in their first match of the season when Somerset declared at 580 for 6 on the first day.

They changed the shape of the match on the second day however, coming out with all guns blazing, with Will Smith scoring 156 runs, and Alistair Maiden scoring 156 not out.

Only James Foster (103) and Alex Louden (172) have scored centuries for Durham in first class matches. Will Smith and Alistair Maiden have now doubled that record in one match.

Director of Sport, Peter Warburton said, “I have spoken to them both on the phone offering the University’s congratulations.”

The match starts its third day today, and many are monitoring the progress in what has already been an eventful and exciting match.

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For more information contact: Joy Davis, Public Relations Office, Durham University Tel 0191 334 6803 email joy.davis@durham.ac.uk