Stokes Scores Two Fifties and Takes 7 Wickets on Red-Ball Return for Durham

Ben Stokes made an impressive comeback to red-ball cricket, playing for Durham in the County Championship. The England all-rounder contributed with the bat, scoring 53 and an unbeaten 66 across both innings. He followed that up with a dominant bowling display, claiming seven wickets including a spell of 5-17 that featured three wickets in four balls. His all-round performance helped Durham beat Derbyshire by a commanding 338 runs. The victory lifted Durham to the top of the County Championship standings.