In the last two weeks of County Championship matches, 59 centuries were recorded. Surrey set a record with an 820-9 declaration against Durham. The Kookaburra ball, used in these matches, differs from the traditional Dukes ball by being machine stitched, leading to quicker deterioration and favoring batting. This change stems from a review aimed at enhancing English bowlers' skills for overseas conditions. The Dukes ball, utilized in Test cricket in England, is preferred for seam and swing due to its shape retention.
The Kookaburra ball is machine stitched and does not maintain its shape as well as the Dukes, favoring batting over bowling due to its softening characteristics.
A Dukes ball, hand-stitched with a pronounced seam, maintains its shape longer and is conducive to seam and swing bowling, unlike the Kookaburra.
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