DURHAM were held up by Worcestershire’s two most talented batsmen this afternoon as the hosts reached 149 for two at tea after following on 370 behind.

Vikram Solanki was on 51 and Moeen Ali had made 30 after both openers were removed by Ian Blackwell.

James Cameron edged a drive to slip, where Michael Di Venuto knocked the ball up before diving to cling on as it fell behind him.

Matthew Pardoe fell to a good right-handed catch by Will Smith at short leg after making 38.