Last season was very tight throughout the competition with less than 40 points separating the winnners from Kent, who were relegated.

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It may be an obvious tip, considering that they won the thing last year, but Durham look extremely well placed this season as well.

The bowling line-up at Durham is frighteningly strong with both Harmison brothers, Callum Thorp, Liam Plunkett, Graham Onions and Mark Davies plus all-rounder Ian Plunkett.

Add to this, Will Smith and Shivnarine Chanderpaul with the bat and you have what looks a formidable side.

Durham are a value priced 7/2 with Ladbrokes to win the County Cricket Championship and at those odds, you should click to bet now.

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