Stokes Century Condenms Derbyshire to Defeat in Metro Bank One-Day Cup Opener
Stokes overcame a leg problem to score 108 not out and steer Durham past their 257 target with five balls remaining, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 from 123 balls, guiding Durham to their 257 target against Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
- The former England captain returned to his boyhood club after retiring from international cricket in June, marking his first 50-over appearance since the 2023 World Cup in India.
- While Stokes battled cramp during his innings, Martin Andersson anchored Derbyshire with a hard-fought 112 from 118 balls, helping the hosts reach 256 for nine.
- Stokes completed his century off 116 balls despite limping, securing a memorable five-wicket victory for Durham alongside Kasey Aldridge with five balls to spare.
- The 'Stokes factor' drew a crowd of 1,300 to Derby, several hundred more than typically expected for a weekday One-Day Cup fixture, reflecting significant interest in his return.
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Ben Stokes battles cramps, scores first hundred after international retirement
Ben Stokes returned for Durham and made an unbeaten 108 against Derbyshire despite severe cramps. The innings underlined his resilience and gave Durham a five-wicket win days after his Test retirement call.
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Stokes century condenms Derbyshire to defeat in Metro Bank One-Day Cup opener
A remarkable century from former England captain Ben Stokes took Durham to a dramatic five wicket Metro Bank One-Day Cup win over Derbyshire Falcons at the OurCoop County Ground.
Ben Stokes made a brilliant comeback for Durham just days after retiring from international cricket. He showed class, scoring an unbeaten 108 in a One-Day Cup match against Durham, leading his team to a five-wicket victory. Despite suffering from cramps, Stokes stayed until the end. Prior to this, he bowled economically, conceding 38 runs in nine overs.
Days after retiring, Ben Stokes marks new chapter with match-winning century
Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 for Durham in his first match after retiring from international cricket. He guided his team to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup. Stokes battled cramp throughout his match-winning innings, staying until the end. Earlier, Derbyshire posted 256/9, with Martin Andersson scoring 112 runs. Stokes recently announced his retirement from all international formats of the game.
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PressNewsAgencyBen Stokes scores century in first game back since England retirement
Ben Stokes scored a century in his first game back since retiring from international cricket with England.Stokes marked his return to domestic cricket by helping Durham chase down 257 to defeat Derbyshire by five wickets in the One-Day Cup.The former England captain, appearing in his first List A match for his county in close to 12 years following his retirement from Test cricket three weeks prior, produced a magnificent 108 not out to steer his…
Ben Stokes hits match-winning hundred on Durham return – UK Times
Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten century in his first game since retiring from England duty as he helped Durham to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The former England captain has been the matchwinner so many times for his country and it did not ta…
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