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Durham Beat Derbyshire by Five Wickets as Stokes Hits Unbeaten 108
Ben Stokes marked his return to domestic cricket with an unbeaten century as Durham chased 257 to beat Derbyshire by five wickets. The 35-year-old, who retired from Test cricket three weeks earlier, overcame repeated cramping during the innings.
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Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 to guide Durham to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup. Durham reached the target of 257 after Derbyshire posted 256 for nine. GB News reported that the match marked Stokes' first List A appearance for Durham in nearly 12 years, coming three weeks after his retirement from Test cricket.
Stokes entered at number four with Durham at 24 for two. He reached 50 from 71 balls and then built partnerships of 74 with Will Rhodes, 66 with Colin Ackermann, 52 with Ollie Robinson and 41 with Kasey Aldridge. GB News reported that Stokes bowled nine overs for 38 runs without taking a wicket.
Derbyshire's innings centered on Martin Andersson's century, supported by Brooke Guest's 48. The match occurred on the same day as the opening round of the 2026 Hundred competition, drawing hundreds of additional spectators to the County Ground. Stokes told Sky Sports that retirement brought mixed emotions of relief, happiness, excitement and sadness.
He described captaining England as the greatest honour but noted the unseen emotional toll on his family and the burnout that prompted his exit from international cricket.
