Ben Stokes played a pivotal role in Durham's 20-run victory over Essex, scoring 43 runs off 27 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Despite the absence of Emilio Gay, Durham managed to post 229-5 after being put in to bat. Essex's Noah Thain scored 76, but the team was bowled out for 209.
In other matches, Jake Libby's century was not enough for Worcestershire as Glamorgan secured a two-wicket win, while Middlesex, Hampshire, and Kent also emerged victorious in their respective matches.