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Ben Stokes scores century for Durham in One-Day Cup debut after retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Ben Stokes scores century for Durham in One-Day Cup debut after retirement

Summary

Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 runs for Durham in the One-Day Cup, guiding his team to a victory over Derbyshire. The match took place shortly after Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket. He helped Durham chase down a target of 257 runs, despite cramping during his innings. Durham was initially in trouble at 98/3 before Stokes’ performance secured the win with five balls remaining. Derbyshire had set a total of 256/9, led by Martin Andersson's 112 runs.

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•Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 runs in his first match post-retirement.
•Durham chased down a target of 257 runs, winning in 49.1 overs.
•Derbyshire posted 256/9, with Martin Andersson top-scoring at 112.
•Stokes struggled with cramp but remained at the crease to finish the innings.
•This marks Stokes' first 50-over appearance for Durham in 12 years.

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Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 for Durham in his first match after retiring from international cricket. He guided his team to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup. Stokes battled cramp throughout his match-winning innings, staying until the end. Earlier, Derbyshire posted 256/9, with Martin Andersson scoring 112 runs. Stokes recently announced his retirement from all international formats of the game.
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