Stokes scores 95 as Durham faces Northamptonshire in County Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ben Stokes scored 95 runs for Durham against Northamptonshire in the County Championship at Chester-le-Street. His innings came off 118 balls and included 18 fours, helping Durham reach 183-3 in response to Northamptonshire's 450 all out. Stokes entered the match after being dropped from the England team, where his availability is under investigation due to a curfew breach incident. The England Test side is currently in a challenging position against New Zealand at The Oval, needing 463 runs to win in the second Test. Stokes could return to captain the England team in the next Test at Trent Bridge set to begin on Thursday.
- •Stokes contributes 95 runs for Durham in County Championship match.
- •Durham trails after Northamptonshire scores 450 all out.
- •Stokes was out five runs short of his century.
- •England struggles in their second Test against New Zealand, trailing by 463 runs.
- •Stokes and Atkinson’s return to England's squad is anticipated.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
- 3:44 PMBBC Sport — Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
"Ben Stokes fell just five runs short of a century on his return to Durham after he was dropped by England, who are nearing defeat in their second Test against New Zealand.
"Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
"Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:53 PMStokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 3:44 PMStokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
- Sky Sports—Stokes impresses with rapid 95 as England toil against New Zealand
Ben Stokes fell just five runs short of a century on his return to Durham after he was dropped by England, who are nearing defeat in their second Test against New Zealand.
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