Two 50s, 7 wickets: How Stokes fared on his red-ball return after retirement
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Sun, 23 August 2026
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Ben Stokes made a stunning return to red-ball cricket, scoring 53 and an unbeaten 66 before taking seven wickets against Derbyshire. His 5-17 spell included three wickets in four balls, helping Durham secure a massive 338-run victory. The win moved Durham to the top of the County Championship, with Stokes showing he remains a major all-round force.