Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Surrey Shatters 126-Year Record Against Durham
Surrey's cricket team made a huge score of 820 runs in a match against Durham, the highest score they've ever made.
This beat their old record from 1899.
A player named Dom Sibley scored a lot of runs, along with help from other players.
Durham's bowlers had a tough time, with one bowler giving up a lot of runs.
Surrey declared after taking the team past the historic 811 mark.
Durham started their innings, but lost one wicket.
Surrey County Cricket Club set a new record with a first-class total of 820/9 declared against Durham.
Dom Sibley scored 305 runs, supported by Dan Lawrence (178) and Will Jacks (119).
Surrey's score surpassed the previous county record of 811 set in 1899.
George Drissell conceded the most runs ever by a bowler in the County Championship (247).
Durham ended the day at 59/1 in 28 overs after Matt Fisher took an early wicket.
- Who
- Surrey County Cricket Club and Durham
- What
- Surrey County Cricket Club set a new record with a first-class total of 820/9 declared.
- When
- June 30, 2025
- Where
- The Kia Oval
- Why
- Surrey aimed to score as many runs as possible to win the match.
- Surrey Score
- 820/9 declared
- Previous Record
- 811 (1899)
- Top Scorer
- Dom Sibley (305 runs)
- Durham's Score at End of Day
- 59/1 in 28 overs
- Highest runs conceded by a bowler
- 247