Josh Bohannon scored his first century of the season as Lancashire showed signs of resilience during the third day of their County Championship match against Durham at Emirates Old Trafford. Lancashire, responding to Durham’s imposing first innings total of 493, concluded the day on 267 for five, with Bohannon unbeaten on 125.
Bohannon’s innings marked a significant turnaround for Lancashire’s batting after a challenging campaign. Alongside Matthew Hurst, he contributed to a fourth-wicket partnership of 161 runs, helping stabilize the innings after Lancashire had slipped to 87 for four. This stand was the county’s second century partnership in the Championship since April and was instrumental in securing Lancashire’s first batting bonus point since May.
The morning session proved difficult for Lancashire, who added only 66 runs but lost three wickets in 32 overs. Early dismissals underscored their ongoing struggles this season. Keaton Jennings was trapped on 17 after 110 minutes when he swept callum Parkinson to Shaf Ghafari at deep square leg. Soon after, Michael Jones was run out for 11 following hesitation on a quick single attempt with Bohannon. Marcus Harris then fell for 11, caught at deep midwicket off Parkinson’s bowling, leaving Lancashire in familiar early-season trouble.
Rocky Flintoff was dismissed lbw by Brydon Carse for 11 shortly after the start of the afternoon session, reducing Lancashire to 87 for four. From that point, however, Bohannon and Hurst steadied the ship. The pair had compiled an unbeaten 78 runs by tea, with Bohannon reaching his half-century after 132 balls and 153 minutes at the crease. His disciplined approach, marked by three boundaries, was a positive sign amid a season marked by batting inconsistency.
After the break, the partnership continued to flourish, reaching the 100-run mark before Hurst was bowled for 57 by Parkinson, who returned to trouble the hosts with a sharply turning delivery. Luke Walkden then joined Bohannon to see out the remainder of the day without further loss.
Bohannon reached his century off 217 deliveries across more than four hours of batting, showcasing patience and determination that drew applause from the Old Trafford crowd. The innings was his first century since June 2025, a moment he acknowledged by raising his bat to the stands.
Despite the improved performance, Lancashire’s season has been difficult overall. Thanks to Gloucestershire’s loss to Kent, they avoided finishing last, but Lancashire will end the County Championship in 17th place, a position unprecedented in their history.