Durham and Sussex share a rich cricketing history, and their 2025 encounters added another chapter to this rivalry. The two teams met twice during the season, once in the County Championship Division One and once in the One-Day Cup.
Across both games, fans witnessed exceptional batting, disciplined bowling, and moments to keep the matches alive until the end. Players like Ollie Robinson, Will Rhodes, James Coles, and Danial Ibrahim stood out with match-defining performances. Read this blog to know more about their clashes and head-to-head records.
Durham vs Sussex Clash in 2025
Both teams have faced only 2 games in the 2025 campaign. Durham won England’s One-Day Cup clash and the County Championship had no result.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22–25 Jun 2025 | County Championship Division One | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | Draw |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Metro Bank One Day Cup | Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | Durham won by 51 runs |
Durham and Sussex Head-to-head Record
Sussex has the upper hand in their recent encounters. It has won 8 out of 11 County Championship matches they played between 2017 & 2024. In the One-Day Cup, Durham has won 2 out of 3 games.
| Format | Total Matches | Durham Won | Sussex Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| England One-Day Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| T20 Blast | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| County Championship (Since 2017) | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Star Performances for Durham and Sussex
Let’s take a look at star performances of Durham and Sussex players:
One-Day Cup 2025
- Ollie Robinson scored a brilliant 100 off 79 balls with 13 fours and a strike rate of 126.58.
- Will Rhodes contributed 96 off 105 with 13 fours. He also took 4 wickets while conceding only 30 runs.
- Danny Lamb hit a quick 74 off 57 balls with 11 fours and 2 big sixes, tried his best, but ultimately lost by 51 runs.
County Championship
- Danial Ibrahim stayed at 121* off 315 balls and helped his team to draw the match.
- James Coles scored a brilliant 148 off 219 balls in the first innings and a crucial 53 in the 2nd.
- Gurinder Sindhu took 5 wickets for 83 runs and restricted Durham’s innings to 327, taking the lead of 34 runs.
- Bas de Leede picked 4 wickets in the 1st inning. He also scored 31 runs in 68 balls to not let them concede more lead.
Durham vs Sussex: What to Expect
Durham and Sussex played two intense matches in 2025, with Durham leading 1-0. Both teams showed strong performances to keep the rivalry alive.
Looking ahead, future matches between these sides are likely to be more competitive and thrilling, with Durham aiming to maintain their momentum, and Sussex will look to bounce back and claim more wins.
