County Championship Division 2: All-round Ben Stokes shines for Durham
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Ben Stokes put on a brilliant all-round performance for Durham, scoring 53 runs and taking a wicket with his first ball in the ongoing County Championship Division 2 match against Derbyshire. The former England captain hit 11 boundaries during his innings. Though he had to leave the field after pulling up at the start of his fifth over, he returned before the close of play. Stokes bowled 4 overs and claimed 2/14.
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Stokes makes his presence felt for Durham
Stokes came to the crease with his side on 107/3 on Day 2. Earlier, Durham resumed the day on 102/2.
He edged his second ball just short of the slips but soon showed intent with a lofted drive off Brett Randell, as per Cricinfo.
He looked solid at the crease thereafter but was dismissed after scoring 53 runs off 61 balls.
Stokes's dismissal saw Durham get reduced to 182/5.
However, the side finally made 283 in 94 overs.
Bowling return
Stokes returns to bowling attack
Stokes made a comeback to the bowling attack after Will Rhodes dismissed Wayne Madsen.
He first drew Harry Came into a defensive push that went to third slip and swung one in his fourth over, beating Caleb Jewell's drive.
Despite concerns over his lower left side, Stokes continued to lead Durham's bowling attack as they look for promotion in the championship match against Derbyshire.
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Stokes owns 207 runs and 8 wickets this season
Playing his 4th match for Durham in the County Championship Divison 2 this season, Stokes has scored 207 runs at 51.75. He recorded his 2nd fifty of the season. With the ball, he owns 8 scalps at 34.62.
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Stokes races to 11,659 First-Class runs, hammers 60th fifty
Playing his 209th First-Class match, Stokes has raced to 11,659 runs from 355 innings at 34-plus. He clocked his 60th fifty in FC cricket (100s: 23). Former England skipper Stokes also owns 457 wickets at 29-plus from 310 innings.