We favoured Warwickshire to win in what looked a tight contest against Durham. Unfortunately, the outcome did not unfold as anticipated.

Durham won by a narrow margin of 3 wickets, with 17 balls remaining, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The toss went in favour of Durham, who opted to field first. Warwickshire posted a total of 137 runs, losing just 10 wickets in their innings. In response, Durham managed 139 runs, losing 7 wickets, securing the victory with remarkable late-inning aggression.

In hindsight, despite our preference for Warwickshire, Durham's resilient batting showcased their determination in a gripping matchup. It wasn't an upset; it was simply one team seizing the moment under pressure. We'll look to analyse such close encounters to enhance future predictions.