Stokes shines for Durham against Derbyshire in County Championship
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ben Stokes made a significant impact on day two of Durham's match against Derbyshire, contributing 53 runs and taking 2 wickets for 14 runs. Durham set a total of 283 with notable performances from Alex Lees and Graham Clark. In response, Derbyshire is currently struggling at 127-6, trailing by 156 runs with four wickets remaining. Stokes' performance marks his return to red-ball cricket since retiring from international duties in June. As the match progresses, Durham looks to secure their position as Division Two leaders.
- •Stokes scores 53 runs and takes 2 wickets for 14 runs.
- •Durham sets a total of 283 runs in the first innings.
- •Derbyshire trails by 156 runs at 127-6.
- •Ben Aitchison takes 5 wickets for Derbyshire.
- •Stokes returns to red-ball cricket this summer.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
- 7:09 PMBBC Sport — Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
- 7:13 PMESPNcricinfo — Stokes stars with bat and ball as Durham dominate Derbyshire
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby
- 7:01 PMBBC Sport — Stokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby
"Ben Stokes starred again with bat and ball as Durham boosted their Rothesay County Championship promotion hopes with a crushing 338-run win at Derbyshire with a day to spare.
"Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
"Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:09 PMStokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 7:09 PMStokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 21, 2026, 7:13 PMStokes stars with bat and ball as Durham dominate Derbyshire
Former England captain makes half-century and take two wickets to set up imposing position
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:02 PMStokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby
Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with Derbyshire.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 7:01 PMStokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby
Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with Derbyshire.
- Sky Sports—Stokes makes impact with bat and ball for Durham
Ben Stokes hit a half-century and took two wickets for Durham against Derbyshire on day two in the Rothesay County Championship.
- Sky Sports—Stokes stars as Durham thump Derbyshire to lift Championship promotion hopes
Ben Stokes starred again with bat and ball as Durham boosted their Rothesay County Championship promotion hopes with a crushing 338-run win at Derbyshire with a day to spare.
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