Rhodes backing Potts to bounce back quickly

DURHAM are seeking a quick Yorkshire double as they take on their rivals for the second time in a week tonight.

- By NICK LOUGHLIN

After a routine victory over the Tykes last Sunday at York, Durham go into the reverse fixture smarting from a big defeat in midweek.

Durham lost by six wickets at Worcestershire Rapids, as they stuttered their way 156, with only Will Rhodes, 58 not out, able to cash in against a well-drilled Rapids attack.

Rhodes struck a counter-attacking half-century, as he carried his bat for a well-made 58 off 33 balls, as Durham were restricted to 155-6.

But their attack failed to make much impact and Rhodes admitted: "Wednesday was a tough result, really, I think they played outstanding cricket; batting, bowling and fielding and just were better than us.

"Unfortunately, I think we were probably 20 runs shy, 155 these days is a tall order to defend. We've done it before this year, but probably just a few short this time."