Lancashire clinched a spectacular seven‑wicket victory over Durham at Chester‑le‑Stoke, moving onto eight points and keeping crucial quarter‑final hopes alive. Opener Harry Livingstone smashed an 85‑not‑out off 31 balls, hitting eight sixes including four in a row off Kasey Aldridge. His blast pushed Lancashire to 130‑3, sealing the win with five balls to spare and breaking the historic club record with 163 sixes.

Durham’s innings began as Graham Clark (49*) and Alex Lees (42) steered the side to 128‑2 in ten overs. Luke Wood bowled two overs for Lightning, returning 1‑16, while a rain delay pushed the start to 20:25 BST. Lees attacked Tom Hartley’s spin, striking four boundaries in the first over and adding a fifty partnership. Durham’s fielding slipped, dropping two catches that cost crucial runs.

The loss marked Durham’s fourth defeat in six matches, leaving them tied on eight points with the Red Rose side at the foot of the North Group. Lancashire’s surge, powered by Livingstone’s form, lifts them into contention while Durham’s hopes fade. Their next fixture against Yorkshire will decide if they can clinch the final quarter‑final berth.