Chris Rushworth Takes 15 Wickets in a Single Day for Durham vs. Northamptonshire

Durham bowler Chris Rushworth achieved a remarkable feat as he took 15 wickets in a single day against Northamptonshire in the County Championship.

The 28-year-old Sunderland-born seamer took 9-52 in the first innings and then followed up with 6-43 in the second as the visitors followed on.

His figures helped the hosts to a commanding innings and 219-run victory at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

Twitter exploded as news of his ongoing feat began to materialise.

At one point, Rushworth looked as if he was going to achieve the rare feat of taking all 10 wickets in the innings.

However, England all-rounder Ben Stokes picked up the ninth wicket to scupper that dream.

Rushworth still picked up the best bowling figures of the 2014 County Championship with his first innings performance.

And a former England bowler noted his achievements on Twitter:

He soon ripped through the Northants' top order in the second innings to move to the brink of a club record.

The wicket of Ben Duckett tied the record, and some cricket journalists pointed to a change in preparation for his upsurge in form:

The barrage of wickets took him over 50 for the season in spectacular style.

Andrew Hall was his 15th victim, but eventually, he needed a rest and was taken off with his team-mates soon wrapping up the match.

However, after the best first-class performance by a bowler in 14 years, we are sure he didn't mind too much.

Those in attendance certainly will remember it.

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