Ben Stokes scores century for Durham in One-Day Cup return

Ben Stokes marked his return to cricket with an unbeaten 108 in his first match for Durham, following his retirement from international play. This performance came during the Metro Bank One-Day Cup against Derbyshire on July 22, 2026. Chasing a target of 257, Stokes helped guide Durham to a five-wicket victory after they struggled at 24-2. He partnered with Will Rhodes, Colin Ackermann, and Ollie Robinson to stabilize the innings. Stokes experienced cramp late in his innings but managed to reach his century with a boundary off Shoaib Bashir, completing his 10th List A century and first for Durham since 2014.