Surrey smash club-record 820 against Durham

It was a historic day at the Oval as Surrey cricket team recorded their highest ever total in first-class cricket by scoring a mammoth 820 runs against Durham.

Leading the charge was opener Jason Roy, who scored a blistering double century to set the tone for Surrey’s dominance.

The other batsmen also contributed significantly, with Rory Burns, Ollie Pope, and Ben Foakes all scoring centuries.

The batters punished the Durham bowlers relentlessly, with the likes of Morne Morkel and Tom Curran also chipping in with crucial runs down the order.

It was a batting masterclass from Surrey, who showcased their depth and talent in the longest format of the game.

On the bowling front, Surrey’s pacers were equally impressive, led by veteran seamer Rikki Clarke who picked up a fifer to put Durham on the back foot.

In the end, Surrey’s monumental total proved too much for Durham, who faltered in their response and were bowled out for a paltry score.

The record-breaking innings will go down in history as one of the most memorable performances by the Surrey cricket team.

With this victory, Surrey have made a statement of intent in the domestic circuit and will look to carry this momentum forward in the upcoming matches.

Congratulations to Surrey for their remarkable achievement!