Stokes shines with six wickets as Worcestershire fights back against Durham

Ben Stokes recorded his best bowling figures in nine years with 6-94 as Worcestershire restricted Durham to 161-6 in their second innings at Chester-le-Street on day three. Durham scored 465 in their first innings, led by Mayank Agarwal's 177, while Worcestershire managed 458 in reply, bolstered by Adam Hose's century. After saving the follow-on, Worcestershire's bowlers took control, with debutant George O'Connor shining by dismissing Agarwal and Stokes. Durham leads by 178 runs with four wickets remaining, as both teams aim for critical points in the Division Two standings.

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